Amritsar to Saharsa Garib Rath Express: A fire was detected in a coach of train number 12204 Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express on Saturday morning. No casualties have been reported so far. The incident occurred at Sirhind Station in Punjab, which comes under the jurisdiction of the Northern Railway zone. The train departed safely for its destination at around 10:39 hrs, the railways said.
Amritsar Saharsa Garib Rath Fire
According to railway officials, the fire was noticed around 07:30 hrs today. Railway authorities promptly took action, shifting passengers to other coaches and quickly extinguishing the fire.
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.
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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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