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Chasing First Garib Rath of Eastern India

This album contains photos taken regarding the inaugural run 0f PNBE Garib Rath from Kolkata Terminal. Picture taken on 23/01/08 and on 24/01/08. We went there on the first day around noon and made and exhaustive coverage along with local rail enthusiasts. We also covered the inaugural run of the first up Garib Rath, ever to start from Kolkata. Pictures by Shubhabrata Chatterjee.

Date: 2008-01-27
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 24 items
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Well decorated (iconising famous “Golghar” of Patna) 2360 down Patna Kolkata Garib Rath at pit line 3 of Kolkata Terminal .

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Chicken and duck is not allowed, even in Garib Rath at Kolkata.

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Good News, Indian Rail for the first time in history, started promoting Garib Rath in “Alien” Language.

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Inside Corridor of 3AC Garib Rath Showing Side Middle Birth.

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Side Births of 3AC Garib Rath

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Lower and Middle Birth of Garib Rath , quite convincing upholstery and matching colors.

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Seating Arrangement of Garib Rath . On the Left 3 Person as usual

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But on the right, 4 Person has to be accommodated within the same length.

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Hot case for delicious Food, although no pantry car.

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This is not an Airport . Although Its called Kolkata Terminal.

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Giant Television outside Kolkatra Terminal . Any other examples ?

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-> Kolkata Terminal, Main Entrance.

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2359 UP Kolkata Patna Garib Rath getting ready for its inaugural run from Kolkata Terminal PF No. 3.

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CC Coach of Garib Rath has 3+3 seating arrangement.

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Some of the passengers are lucky enough to have a longer dining table, off course you can fit just 6 glass of water at the most on it.

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IR has concentrated on a providing Middle Door too .

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Waiting for the Flagging off .

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Last minute make up before the show.

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Checking own position inside the list.

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Waiting for our own Rath .

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HWH WAP4 22309 was assigned for both 2360 and 2359 inaugural run.

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Last minute check-ups before departure.

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Wish you a Happy beginning in true Indian style.

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And the Journey begins…

Date: 2008-01-27
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Simply Fascinating to feel the inaugural run of our very own "Garib Rath"..Thanks Dada.

Posted by Saurab Basu on 2008 Jan 28 07:00:27 +0000

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