Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Express explained

Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Central Express
Type:Superfast
First:[1]
Operator:Central Railway
Start:Mumbai CSMT (CSMT)
Stops:28
End:MGR Chennai Central (MAS)
Distance:1284km (798miles)
Journeytime:23 hours 05 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22159 / 22160
Speed:130km/h maximum,
58km/h average including halts

The 22159 / 22160 Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Central Express is an Indian Railways train which travels between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station, Chennai. It was converted into superfast express from 1 July 2020 and the train number was changed to 22159 for Mumbai–Chennai and 22160 for the Chennai–Mumbai instead of 11041/42. It was earlier known as Bombay–Madras Express.

History

The Bombay-Madras line was laid in stages between 1858 and 1871. The present Madras-Bombay Expresses were running as Madras-Bombay Fast passenger trains from 1-12-1921 to 28-2-1930. These trains were converted into Express trains with effect from 1-3-1930.[2]

Route & halts

Coach composition

The train consists of:

Traction

Since the route is fully electrified, Arakkonam-based WAP-4 loco hauls the train from Mumbai CSMT to Chennai Central.

Operation

It runs on a daily basis.

Rake sharing

It shares its rakes with 11057/11058 Mumbai CSMT–Amritsar Express.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: 2 December 2021 . Southern Railway celebrates 100 years of Chennai-Mumbai Express . . 1 December 2022.
  2. https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/1639/1/lsd_02_07_01-05-1959.pdf page 46