Fire noticed in coach of Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express train – check latest update

Fire noticed in coach of Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express train (Express Photo)

“As soon as incident was noticed, swinging into action, Railway authorities shifted the passengers immediately to the other coaches and the fire was also extinguished quickly. The train will depart to its destination shortly. No casualties. Time of incident 7.30am,” the national transporter said in a statement.

It further stated that one passenger suffered a minor injury and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. “All concerned officials are present at the spot. An inquiry into the incident has been ordered,” the railways said.

Fire noticed in coach of Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express train (Express Photo)

Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express: Distance, Travel Time, Frequency

Train number 12204 Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express covers a distance of 1716 km in 31:20 hrs. The train operates three days from Amritsar – Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Fire noticed in coach of Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express train (Express Photo)

Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express Train: Stoppages

During its journey between Amritsar and Saharsa, train number 12204 halts at 23 railway stations. These are: Beas, Jalandhar City, Phagwara, Dhandari Kalan, Ambala ant, Delhi, Hapur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Hardoi, Lucknow NR, Gorakhpur, Deoria Sadar, Siwan, Chhapra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Dalsingh Sarai, Barauni, Begu Sarai, Khagaria, and S Bakhtiyarpur.

Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express: Ticket Price

The Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express comprises only AC 3-Tier (3A) coaches. The fare for a journey between Amritsar and Saharsa on this train is Rs 1,270.

Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express: Timing

The Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express departs from Amritsar at 04:00 hrs and arrives at Saharsa at 11:20 hrs the following day.

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