Asansol–Mumbai CSMT Superfast Express explained

Asansol Junction–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Superfast Express
Type:Superfast Express
Operator:Eastern Railways
Start: (ASN)
Stops:18
End: (CSMT)
Distance:2038km (1,266miles)
Journeytime:34 hours 15 minutes
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Pantry car attached
Observation:LHB coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:12361/12362

Asansol Junction–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting in West Bengal and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus of Maharashtra. It is currently being operated with 12361/12362 train numbers on once a week basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

12361/ Asansol–Mumbai CSMT SF Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 2038 km in 34 hrs 30 mins. 12362/Mumbai CSMT–Asansol SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and 2038 km in 36 hrs 10 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :

Traction

This train is hauled end-to-end by a Kalyan-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Asansol to CSMT, and vice versa.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3620&did=14736790394125B8C293DD2D7775E47FD7771AEE73363.web107 Additional Halts to Mail/Express Trains from 1.10.2016 onwards
  2. http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2962&did=1439004144831C790E15D0D32532B4ADDC5E73FEC2525.web103 Cancellation and Diversion of Trains on 9.8.2015 due to derailment on Khandwa-Itarsi Section
  3. http://www.firstpost.com/india/central-railways-gives-additional-halt-to-20-trains-at-nashik-for-kumbh-mela-2359784.html Central Railways gives additional halt to 20 trains at Nashik for Kumbh Mela - Firstpost