 Nameboard of Mumbai CSMT–Mangalore Jn. SF Express | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 23 November 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Mangalore Junction (MAJN) |
| Stops | 12 |
| Distance travelled | 894 km (556 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hours 30 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily[lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 12133/12134 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 62 km/h (39 mph) |
The Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangalore Junction Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai in Maharashtra and Mangalore Junction of Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 12133/12134 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2][3][4]
Background
In 2009 It was ran as Mumbai–Karwar Tri-weekly Superfast Express, after Within a year on 14 August 2010 the Union minister of state for railways K. H. Muniyappa flagged off Mumbai CST–Karwar Tri-weekly Superfast Express Train, the service of which has now been extended to the city, from Mangalore Junction. and its frequency also increased from tri weekly to daily.[5]
Service
The 12133/ Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express is the fastest daily express train connecting Mangaluru to Mumbai in Konkan Railway. The 12133/ Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction SF Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 894 km in 14hrs30mins 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CSMT SF Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and 894 km in 14hrs30mins. However, during monsoons the average speed is restricted to 52 km/h.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC II Tier cum AC III Tier coach
- 6 AC III Tier (2 extra temporary)
- 7 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Traction
It is hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
See also
Notes
- ↑ Runs daily for every direction.
External links
- 12133/Mumbai CST–Mangaluru Junction SF Express India Rail Info
- 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CST SF Express India Rail Info
References
- ↑ AC coach augmented on CSTM Express
- ↑ "Train services resume on Konkan Railway network". The Hindu. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ↑ RESCEDULING OF TRAINS DUE TO DERAILMENT
- ↑ "Trains delayed owing to mishap". The Hindu. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ↑ , daljiworld.com, 14 August 2010