Mumbai CSMT–Mangalore Superfast Express

The Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangalore 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]

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangalore Junction Superfast Express
Nameboard of Mumbai CSMT–Mangalore Jn. SF Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service23 November 2009 (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[lower-alpha 1]
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

In 2009 It was ran 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. and 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:

  • 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

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

See also

Notes
  1. Runs daily for every direction.

References
  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. , daljiworld.com, 14 August 2010
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