title: Gaya–Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express
text: # Gaya–Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express
  
  The 22410 / 22409 Gaya–Anand Vihar Terminal Garib Rath Express is a Superfast Express train of the Garib Rath series belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between Anand Vihar Terminal and Gaya Junction in India.
  
  It operates as train number 22410 from Anand Vihar Terminal to Gaya and as train number 22409 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Initially the train ran from Anand Vihar Terminal to Sasaram Junction later it extended to Gaya Junction.
  
  It is part of the Garib Rath Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Lalu Prasad Yadav.
  
  ## Coaches
  
  The 22410 / 09 Anand Vihar Gaya Garib Rath Express has 17 AC 3 tier & 2 End-on Generator coaches. It does not carry a pantry car. As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
  
  ## Service
  
  The 22410 Anand Vihar Gaya Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 990 km (615 mi) in 13 hours 00 mins (67.23 km/h) and in 14 hours 35 mins as 22409 Gaya Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express (59.93 km/h). As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
  
  ## Routeing
  
  The 22410 / 09 Anand Vihar Gaya Garib Rath Express runs from Anand Vihar Terminal via Ghaziabad Junction, Kanpur Central, Allahabad Junction, Mughalsarai Junction, Sasaram, Dehri-on-Sone,Anugraha Narayan Road to Gaya.
  
  ## Traction
  
  As the route is fully electrified, a Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
  
  ## Operation
  
  * 22410 Anand Vihar Gaya Garib Rath Express leaves Anand Vihar Terminal every Saturday, arriving at Gaya the next day.
  * 22409 Gaya Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express leaves Gaya every Sunday arriving Anand Vihar Terminal the next day.
  