Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express

The Mumbai C.S.M.T – Mangaluru Jn. – Mumbai C.S.M.T SF Express is a Daily Superfast Express 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]

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangalore Junction Superfast Express(Rocket Express)
Nameboard of Mumbai CSMT–Mangalore Jn. SF Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service23 November 2009; 14 years ago (2009-11-23)
Current operator(s)Central Railway
Route
TerminiChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
Mangalore Junction (MAJN)
Stops12
Distance travelled894 km (556 mi)
Average journey time14 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyDaily[a]
Train number(s)12133/12134
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed62 km/h (39 mph)
Coachboard of Mumbai Mangalore Express

Background

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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 Mangalore Junction. Its frequency also increased from tri weekly to daily.[5]

Service

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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

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier cum AC III Tier coach
  • 6 AC III Tier (2 extra temporary)
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 2 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction

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

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs daily for every direction.
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References

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  1. ^ AC coach augmented on CSTM Express
  2. ^ "Train services resume on Konkan Railway network". The Hindu. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  3. ^ RESCEDULING OF TRAINS DUE TO DERAILMENT
  4. ^ "Trains delayed owing to mishap". The Hindu. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  5. ^ [1], daljiworld.com, 14 August 2010