Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express

Jan Shatabdi Superfast express train connecting Mumbai and Goa

Legend
12051
Mumbai CSMT
Dadar Central
Thane
Panvel Junction
Chiplun
Ratnagiri
Kankavali
Kudal
Sawantwadi Road
Maharashtra
Goa
border
Thivim
12052
Madgaon Junction

The 12052/12051 Mumbai CSMT - Madgaon Junction Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Konkan Railway division that runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Madgaon in India.

It operates as train number 12051 from CSMT to Madgaon Junction and as train number 12052 in the reverse direction. During monsoon timetable , 12052 will not go in reverse direction due to time clash. So it will rest at Madgaon Junction coming from CSMT and next day that same rake will originate from Madgaon Junction. It is one of the fastest and longest route running Jan Shatabdi train in Konkan Railways and is immensely popular amongst the people travelling to Konkan and Goa. Earlier this train used to originate/terminate at Dadar Terminus in Mumbai.

Coaches

This train has presently has 1 Vistadome Coach, 3 AC Chair Car , 10 Second Class Jan Shatabdi seating coaches , 1 SLR Coach & 1 Generator Car.

Service

Second Class seating

It covers the distance of 572 kilometers in 8 hours 40  mins (65.26 km/h) as train number 12051 and in 9 hours (66.52 km/h) as train number 12052.

Dadar Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express leaving Madgaon Junction railway station.

Route

This train runs via Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim to Madgaon Junction.

Traction

Both trains were hauled by an Ernakulam based WDM-3A twins or WDP-4, GOC WDP-4B or 4D. Currently as Konkan Railways have completed electrification, the train is now hauled by a WCAM3 from Kalyan shed.

Gallery

WDP4B Engine used to haul the train.

References

  • "Take a Shatabdi to Goa from Sunday - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  • http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2164&id=0,4,268
  • https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/see-through-vistadome-coach-makes-mumbai-goa-journey-more-spectacular/360-degree-rotatable-seats/slideshow/60751234.cms

External links

  • Official website

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