Asansol–Mumbai CSMT Superfast Express
Asansol Junction–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Asansol Junction in West Bengal and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus of Maharashtra. It is currently being operated with 12361/12362 train numbers on once a week basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Asansol Junction (ASN) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) |
| Stops | 18 |
| Distance travelled | 2,038 km (1,266 mi) |
| Average journey time | 34 hours 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly[lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 12361/12362 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car attached |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 63 km/h (39 mph) |
Service
12361/ Asansol–Mumbai CSMT SF Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 1294 km in 34 hrs 30 mins. 12362/Mumbai CSMT–Asansol SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and 2039 km in 36 hrs 10 mins.
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 23 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 13 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Traction
This train is hauled end-to-end by an Asansol-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Asansol to CSMT, and vice versa.
Notes
- Runs one days in a week for every direction.