Kamayani Express
Kamayani Express (train nos 11071/11072) is a daily Express train run by Indian Railways between Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Banaras. It is the only train of Central Railways that runs from Mumbai to Banaras via Bhopal. Kamayani Express coaches are converted from ICF coach to new LHB coach.
 11072 Kamayani Express with LHB coach powered by Itarsi (ET) based WAP-4 | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Banaras | ||||
| Stops | 40 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,641 km (1,020 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 29 hours 40 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 11071/11072 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper and Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 53 km/h (33 mph) average with halts | ||||
| |||||
_route_map.png.webp)
On 4 August 2015, this train was involved in this Harda twin train derailment in Madhya Pradesh.
Service and schedule
The train starts daily from Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak terminus station and from Banaras, covering the total distance of 1,641 kilometres (1,020 mi) in approximately 29 hours 40 minutes.[1][2]
Route and stations
This train passes through 43 intermediate stations including Thane, Nashik Road, Bhusaval Junction,Raver , Bhopal Junction,Bina Junction and Prayagraj Junction.[1][3]
Coach and rake
Kamayani Express has no rake-sharing arrangement with any other trains. The train is pulled by WAP-7 from Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Banaras and vice versa. The train has 11 sleeper, 4 Third AC,1 Second AC,1 First AC conditioned and 2 general class coaches.
Accident
4 August 2015: The Kamayani Express and the Rajendra Nagar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Janta Express overturn at the same spot in Madhya Pradesh on 4 August 2015. Because of same around 25 people have killed.
In this critical incident where the Kamayani Express from Mumbai to Varanasi and the Patna to Mumbai Janata Express overturned close to the Kudawa railway station, about 30 kilometers from the basic Harda district of the southwestern Madhya Pradesh, around 25 people have died and more than 50 were injured.
The accident takes place around midnight at the bridge number 648/1 that is on the Machan River, where the level of water was really high because of heavy rainfall. After cutting off the derailed coaches, the Kamayani Express was taken to the closest station that is Bhirangi railway station.
More than 300 Kamayani Express passengers were rescued after this major accident. As per the officer, six coached of this Kamayani Express and three coaches along with the engine of Janata Express were derailed on 4 August, Tuesday night.[4]
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway PRO have announced that the deceased families will get around ₹2 lakh as exgratia and those who are injured badly will get around ₹50000 from the Central Government. Those who have minor injuries will also get ₹25000.
References
- "Kamayani Express - 11071 Lokmanyatilak T/LTT To Varanasi Jn/BSB". railenquiry.in. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- "Indian Railways List of Express and Superfast Trains : Kamayani Express". Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 6 April 2007.
- "Kamayani Express Train Time Table". cleartrip.com. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- "Kamayani and Janata Express derailment Live News Updates: Death toll reaches 30, 300 rescued". india.com. Retrieved 22 February 2017.