| Kamayani Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Locale: | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh |
| Operator: | Central Railways |
| Start: | Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
| Stops: | 47 |
| Distance: | 1786km (1,110miles) |
| Journeytime: | 29 hours 40 minutes |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper and Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Yes |
| Gauge: | broad gauge |
| Trainnumber: | 11071/11072 |
| Speed: | 53km/h average with halts |
| Map State: | Maharashtra, India |
Kamayani Express (Train No. 11071/11072) is a daily Express train run by Indian Railways between Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Ballia. It is the only train of Central Railways that runs from Mumbai to Ballia via Bhopal. Kamayani Express coaches are converted from ICF coach to new LHB coach.
On 4 August 2015, this train was involved in this Harda twin train derailment in Madhya Pradesh.
The train starts daily from Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak terminus station and from Ballia, covering the total distance of in approximately 29 hours 40 minutes.[1] [2]
This train passes through 47 intermediate stations including, Nashik Road,,Raver,,Bina Junction and Prayagraj Junction.[3]
Kamayani Express has no rake-sharing arrangement with any other trains. The train is pulled by WAP-7 from Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Banaras and vice versa. The train has 11 sleeper, 4 Third AC,1 Second AC,1 First AC conditioned and 2 general class coaches.
On 4 August 2015, the Kamayani Express and the Rajendra Nagar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Janta Express overturn at the same spot in Madhya Pradesh. The accident happened around midnight at bridge number 648/1 on the Machan River, where the water level was high because of heavy rainfall. As per the officer, six coaches of the Kamayani Express and three coaches along with the engine of the Janata Express were derailed. After cutting off the derailed coaches, the Kamayani Express was taken to the nearest station, Bhirangi railway station. More than 300 Kamayani Express passengers were rescued after the accident, but approximately 25 people died and more than 50 were injured.[4]
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway PRO announced that the deceased families would receive around ₹2 lakh as ex gratia, and those who were injured badly would receive around ₹50000 from the Central Government. Victims with minor injuries would also get ₹25000.