Archive · 7 Aug 2025
No Plan to Rename Garib Rath Express, Railways Confirms
A Member of Parliament, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, asked the government if they would consider changing the name of the Garib Rath Express because some people feel the name is not respectful.
The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said the government hasn't received any requests to change the name.
These trains provide affordable air-conditioned travel for people to different cities.
MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla questioned if the Garib Rath Express name would be changed.
The MP cited public sentiment regarding passenger dignity.
The Garib Rath trains offer affordable air-conditioned travel.
The Ministry of Railways stated no renaming requests were received.
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the government's response.
- Who
- MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- What
- MP inquired about renaming Garib Rath Express due to dignity concerns.
- When
- Recently (implied in article).
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi.
- Why
- MP raised the question due to public sentiment about the name affecting passenger dignity.
MP Aujla's Stance
Railway Ministry's Response
Train Name Concerns
MP Aujla's Stance
Name 'Garib Rath' is demeaning to passengers.
Railway Ministry's Response
No change planned as no requests were made.
- Minister
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- MP
- Gurjeet Singh Aujla
- Train Type
- Garib Rath Express
- Concern
- Passenger dignity
