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Posted: Sep 23 2020 (23:04)
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Sep 23 2020 (23:04) 12188/Mumbai CSMT - Jabalpur Garib Rath Express | CSMT/Mumbai CSM Terminus (18 PFs)
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Railfan_94~ 147 blog postsGareeb Rath express trains are still popular among the passengers. During my college times, whenever we were planning trips, me and my friends could think of an AC train journey only if there was any Gareeb Rath plying on the desired route. It truly lived up to its name "Gareeb Rath", which made AC train journey affordable for budget travellers. But as the years passed by, new train categories came in and no new Gareeb Rath Express trains were launched. What do you think was the reason for Gareeb Rath train concept falling behind?
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There is absolutely no need for any kudos.
Ever heard of the term "Subsidy" and "Economics of Scale" ??
For years, lower fares in GEN, SL and 3A Economy have been subsidised...
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Ever heard of the term "Subsidy" and "Economics of Scale" ??
For years, lower fares in GEN, SL and 3A Economy have been subsidised...
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SMB have been removed in most Garib Raths. I travelled in 12201/12202 Garib Rath in last November - there are no SMB in any of the 3E coaches.
SMB are convenient in both 3E and SL classes in trains that have only an overnight journey wherein majority of passengers would be sleeping.
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SMB are convenient in both 3E and SL classes in trains that have only an overnight journey wherein majority of passengers would be sleeping.
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Garib Rath concept is linked to Mr. Lalu Yadav.
Garib Raths have been upgraded and rebranded as Humsafar by the current government and its is for sure that unless Mr Yadav becomes the Minister again - there wont be any more Garib Raths.
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Garib Raths have been upgraded and rebranded as Humsafar by the current government and its is for sure that unless Mr Yadav becomes the Minister again - there wont be any more Garib Raths.
Its...
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