Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express explained

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangalore Junction Superfast Express(Rocket Express)
Type:Superfast
Operator:Central Railway
Start: (CSMT)
Stops:12
End: (MAJN)
Distance:894km (556miles)
Journeytime:14 hours 30 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Below the seats
Stock:ICF Coaches
Trainnumber:12133/12134

The Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai in Maharashtra and Mangalore Junction of Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 12133/12134 train numbers on daily basis.[1] [2] [3] [4]

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 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:

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