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{{Infobox rail service
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| name =  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangalore Junction Superfast Express
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| image =Mumbai CST Mangluru Jn Express Nameboard.jpg
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| caption = Nameboard of Mumbai CSMT–Mangalore Jn. SF Express
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2009|11|23}}
| operator = [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus}} (CSMT)
| stops = 12
| end = {{stnlnk|Mangalore Junction}} (MAJN)
| distance = {{convert|894|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime =  14 hours 30 minutes
| frequency = Daily{{efn|Runs daily for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation =
| entertainment = No
| baggage = Below the seats
| otherfacilities=
| stock = ICF Coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12133/12134
| speed = {{cvt|62|km/h}}
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[[File:Coachboard of Mumbai Mangaluru Express.jpg|thumb|Coachboard of Mumbai Mangalore Express]]
The '''Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangalore Junction Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train of the Indian Railways runs between [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai]] in [[Maharashtra]] and [[Mangalore Junction railway station|Mangalore Junction]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is currently being operated with 12133/12134 train numbers on daily basis.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/ac-coach-augmented-on-cstm-express/article18169755.ece AC coach augmented on CSTM Express]</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/Train-services-resume-on-Konkan-Railway-network/article14628329.ece | title=Train services resume on Konkan Railway network | date=8 September 2016 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=21 February 2019 }}</ref><ref>[http://konkanrailway.com/press/details/551 RESCEDULING OF TRAINS DUE TO DERAILMENT]</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/Trains-delayed-owing-to-mishap/article14493369.ece | title=Trains delayed owing to mishap | date=17 July 2016 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=21 February 2019 }}</ref>
== 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 {{stnlnk|Mangalore Junction}}. and its frequency also increased from tri weekly to daily.<ref>[http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=83356], ''daljiworld.com'', 14 August 2010</ref>
== 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&nbsp;km/h and covers 894&nbsp;km in 14hrs30mins 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CSMT SF Express has an average speed of 62&nbsp;km/h and 894&nbsp;km in 14hrs30mins. However, during monsoons the average speed is restricted to 52&nbsp;km/h.
== Route and halts ==
The important halts of the train are:
* {{stnlnk|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus}}
* {{stnlnk|Thane}}
* {{stnlnk|Panvel Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ratnagiri}}
* {{stnlnk|Kankavali}}
* {{stnlnk|Karmali}}
* {{stnlnk|Madgaon Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Karwar}}
* {{stnlnk|Kumta}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhatkal}}
* {{stnlnk|Mookambika Road Byndoor}}
* {{stnlnk|Kundapura}}
* {{stnlnk|Udupi}}
* {{stnlnk|Mulki}}
* {{stnlnk|Surathkal}}
* {{stnlnk|Mangalore Junction}}
== 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 [[Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from end to end.
== See also ==
* [[Konkan Railway]]
* [[Matsyagandha Express]]
== Notes ==
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== External links ==
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/364 12133/Mumbai CST–Mangaluru Junction SF Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/mangaluru-junction-mumbai-cst-sf-express-12134/8627/2931/1620 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CST SF Express] India Rail Info
== References ==
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mumbai CST-Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Mangalore]]
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Goa]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2009]]
[[Category:Konkan Railway]]

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