Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express explained

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express(Rocket Express)
Type:Superfast Express
Status:Running
Locale:Mangaluru
Operator:Central Railway
Start: (CSMT)
Stops:12
End: (MAJN)
Distance:1124km (698miles)
Journeytime:14 hours 30 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Autorack:Upp
Catering:No
Observation:Large windows
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Below the seats
Stock:ICF Coaches
El:Fully Electrified
Trainnumber:12133/12134

The 12133 / 12134 Mangaluru Super Fast Express is the Fastest Daily Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai in Maharashtra and Mangaluru Junction of Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 12133/12134 train numbers on daily basis.[1] [2] [3] [4] The 12133 / 12134 Mangaluru Mumbai CSMT SF Expresswill be running with brand New Lhb coaches from 1 st of March 2025 from Mangaluru

Background

In 2009 it was run 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 . Its frequency also increased from tri weekly to daily.[5]

Service

The 12133/ Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express is the fastest Daily Superfast 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:

IT WILL BE CONVERTED INTO BRAND NEW LHB COACHES FROM 1 ST OF MARCH 2025 AND WILL RUN WITH 16 COACHES

COACH COMPOSITION AFTER LHB

4 - General Class Unreseved

5 - General Second Sleeper Class

2 - AC TWO TEIR COACHES

3 - AC THREE TIER COACHES

2 - SLR

Traction

It is hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/ac-coach-augmented-on-cstm-express/article18169755.ece AC coach augmented on CSTM Express
  2. News: Train services resume on Konkan Railway network . 8 September 2016 . The Hindu . 21 February 2019 .
  3. http://konkanrailway.com/press/details/551 RESCEDULING OF TRAINS DUE TO DERAILMENT
  4. News: Trains delayed owing to mishap . 17 July 2016 . The Hindu . 21 February 2019 .
  5. http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=83356