Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon Tejas Express explained

Color:FFA500
Mumbai CSMT – Madgaon
Tejas Express
Type:Tejas Express
Locale:Maharashtra & Goa
First: [1]
Operator:Central Railways
Start: (CSMT)
Stops:5
End: (MAO)
Distance:581km (361miles)
Journeytime:8 hrs 50 mins
Frequency:5 days a week .
Class:Executive Class, AC Chair Car
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:On-board catering
Observation:Large windows
Entertainment:Yes
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB-Tejas
Trainnumber:22119 / 22120
Speed: average including halts.
Map State:collapsed

The 22119 / 22120 Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon Tejas Express is one of India's full-AC train fleet introduced by Indian Railways connecting in Maharashtra and in Goa. It is currently being operated with 22119/22120 train numbers on five days a week basis but during monsoon season the train will run thrice a week. The train route was officially extended from Karmali to Madgaon Junction on 1st November 2022.[2] This is the first Tejas express to be equipped with 2 vistadome coaches on each end.

The coaches are manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala.[3]

Service

22119/22120 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Madgaon Junction Tejas Express currently operates 5 days a week, covering 581 km in 8 hrs 50 mins (66 km/h average speed).[4]

Traction

Even though the route is completely electrified, it is diesel-hauled end to end. A WDP-4D locomotive from the Kalyan shed hauls the train for its entire journey.

See also

Sister trains

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Introduction of The India's First Tejas Express Between Mumbai and Karmali. Minister of Railways to Flag off the Train from Mumbai Tomorrow . Press Information Bureau. 21 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Mumbai CSMT- Karmali 'Tejas' Express extended up to Madgaon Jn .
  3. http://www.luxurytrainindia.org/blog/tejas-express-digital-new-interiors-yummy-catering-onboard/ Tejas Express: Not only speed, but also luxury features
  4. https://indianrailinfo.com/train/52237