Cheapest AC Train: Indian Railways, which is one of the largest railway networks in the world, operates around 13,000 passenger trains daily. These trains serve passengers from all classes, be it the rich, the urban middle class or rural laborers. Indian Railways strives for comfortable travel in all its trains, including the Garib Rath Express. It is India’s cheapest AC train, which gives an air-conditioned travel experience on a budget and competes with the superfast Rajdhani Express in its speed.
Which is the cheapest AC train in India?
The very popular ‘Garib Rath’ is the cheapest AC train in the country, which offers passengers comfortable AC travel at a low fare. It is often also called the ‘Rajdhani train of the poor’. Garib Rath was introduced in 2006 to allow passengers who cannot afford the fare of regular AC trains like Shatabdi or Rajdhani Express to experience AC travel at a low cost.
The Garib Rath Express made its first journey on 4 October 2006 from Saharsa in Bihar to Amritsar in Punjab. Today, the train runs on 26 different routes, including major routes like Delhi-Chennai, Patna-Kolkata and Delhi-Mumbai, connecting major cities of the country.
What are the ticket prices of Garib Rath?
Garib Rath is the cheapest AC train in India, offering AC travel at just 68 paise per kilometer, making it one of the most economical train fares in the world. For comparison, while other trains charge Rs 1200 to Rs 1400 for 3rd AC on the New Delhi- Gorakhpur route, Garib Rath charges only Rs 815 for the same journey, making it a cheaper option for passengers who want to save money.
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