Mahakoshal Express Explained

Mahakoshal Express
Type:Express
Locale:Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
Operator:West Central Railway
Start: (JBP)
Stops:27
End: (NZM)
Distance:957km (595miles)
Journeytime:16 hours 50 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12189 / 12190
Speed:57km/h average with halts

The 12189 / 12190 Mahakoshal Express is a daily Express train of the Indian Railways, which runs between railway station of Jabalpur, one of the important cities and military cantonment hub of the Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station of Delhi, the capital city of India.

The name "Mahakoshal Express" has been given as the city of Jabalpur is located on the region of Mahakoshal, hence the name.

Arrival and departure

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train consists of 21 coaches:

Average speed and frequency

The train runs with an average speed of 55 km/h. The train runs on a daily basis.

Traction

Both train are hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Jabalpur Junction Junction and vice versa.

Rake maintenance

The train is maintained by the Jabalpur Coaching Depot.

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mahakaushal Express (PT)/12189 Time Table/Schedule: Jabalpur/JBP to Hazrat Nizamuddin/NZM. India Rail Info.
  2. Web site: Mahakaushal Express/12190 Time Table/Schedule: Hazrat Nizamuddin/NZM to Gwalior/GWL. India Rail Info.