Latur–Mumbai CSMT Superfast Express

Latur–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Superfast Express is a Superfast Express trains in India train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai and Latur in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 22107 from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai to Latur and as train number 22108 in the reverse direction.

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Latur Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleMaharashtra
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
TerminiChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Latur
Stops13 new stop (MURUD)
Distance travelled530 km (329 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 25 minutes as 22107 Latur Express, 9 hours 30 minutes as 22108 Latur Express
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22107 / 22108
On-board services
Class(es)1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier (HA1),1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 9 Sleeper class, 4 General UNRESERVED, 2 SLR.
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesbelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
55.8053 km/h (35 mph), including halts
An AC III Tier coach of Latur Express at Mumbai CST

Coaches

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22107/22108 Latur Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier cum AC 3 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 6 Sleeper class & 8 General Unreserved coaches.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 22107/Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Latur Superfast Express covers the distance of 530 kilometres in 9 hours 30 mins (55.79 km/h) and 9 hours 25 mins as 22108/Latur–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Superfast Express (55.8053 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Traction

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It is a total diesel haul end to end. Usually a WDG-3A or WDP-4D locomotive from the Kalyan Shed hauls the train. As the route is fully electrified now it hauls WAP7 or WAP4 loco.

Schedule

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This daily service departs Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai as Latur Express at 21:00 hrs IST and arrives Latur at 06:30 hrs IST the next day. In return journey, the train departs Latur as Mumbai Express at 22:30 hrs IST and arrives Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai at 08:05 hrs IST the next day.

Route

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Station code Station name Distance (km)
CSMT Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus 0
DR Dadar 9
TNA Thane 38.5
KYN Kalyan Junction 54
KJT Karjat 100
LNL Lonavala 128
PUNE Pune 192
DD Daund Junction 268
KWY Kurduvadi 377
BTW Barshi 414
UMD Osmanabad 451
MRX Murud 489
HGL Harangul 519
LUR Latur 530
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