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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Chennai Egmore Mail
| name = Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Chennai Egmore Superfast Fast mail Express
| image= 11042 Chennai Central Mumbai CSMT Express - Train Board.jpg
| image= 11042 Chennai Central Mumbai CSMT Express - Train Board.jpg
| caption =  
| caption = Mumbai Mail
| type = [[Mail trains in India|Mail]]
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1871|03|15}}
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1871|03|15}}
| operator = [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]]
| operator = [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]]
| start = [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]] (CSMT)
| start = [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]] (CSMT)
| stops = 40 as ''22157'', 38 as ''22158''
| stops = 34 as ''22157'', 31 as ''22158''
| end = {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} (MS)
| end = {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} (MS)
| distance = {{convert|1284|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1289|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 22 hours 50 minutes as 22157 Mumbai–Chennai Mail, 23 hours 15 minutes as 22158 Chennai–Mumbai Mail
| journeytime = 23 hours 23 minutes as 22157 Mumbai–Chennai Mail, 23 hours 5 minutes as 22158 Chennai–Mumbai Mail
| frequency = Daily
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 1st, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =
| catering = [[Pantry car]] available
| catering = E-Catering available At CSMT; and every other station from Kalaburagi
| observation = Carries a Railway Mail Service coach
| entertainment =  
| entertainment =  
| baggage =  
| baggage =  
| other facilities=  
| other facilities= Bedroll given In AC Coaches
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =  
| el = 100%
| trainnumber = 22157 / 22158
| trainnumber = 22157 / 22158
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum<br />{{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}} including halts.
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum<br />{{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} including halts.
| map =  [[File:Mumbai-Chennai Express Trains Route map.jpg|thumb|300px|Mumbai–Chennai Express/Mail Train Route map]]
| map =  [[File:Mumbai-Chennai Express Trains Route map.jpg|thumb|300px|Mumbai–Chennai Express/Mail Train Route map]]
| map_state =  
| map_state =  
}}
}}


The 22157 / 22158 '''Mumbai–Chennai Mail''' is a train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Mumbai CSMT|Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]] & {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} in India.
'''The 22157 / 22158 Mumbai CSMT – Chennai Egmore Superfast Mail''' is a train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Mumbai CSMT|Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]] & {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}} in India. It was earlier known as '''Bombay–Madras Mail'''.


It operates as train number 22157 from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Chennai Egmore and as train number 22158 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Karnataka]], [[Telangana]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Tamil Nadu]].
It operates as train number 22157 from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Chennai Egmore and as train number 22158 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Karnataka]], [[Telangana]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Tamil Nadu]].
==History==
The Mumbai-Chennai Mail service started on March 15, 1871 as Bombay-Madras Mail. Until 1997, this train used to cover {{convert|1284|km|mi}} in 30 hours 00 mins
via [[Renigunta]] -[[Guntakal]] line at an average speed of {{convert|42.80|km/h|0|abbr=on}} . After [[Guntakal]] - [[Bangalore]] Line was converted to [[Broad Gauge]] in 1997, the train was diverted to run via [[Bangalore]], having a reversal there & covering {{convert|1507|km|mi}} in 30 hours, running at an average speed of {{convert|50|km/h|0|abbr=on}} . In 2002, the route was reverted back to the [[Renigunta]] -[[Guntakal]] line. Journey took 28 hours 30 mins at an average speed of {{convert|45|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. Finally in 2019, Mumbai-Chennai Mail was upgraded to [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] express, drastically reducing journey time to 23 hrs 30 mins at average speed of {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.
As part of Indian Railways’ ongoing rolling stock modernization programme, the train was equipped with [[LHB coaches]] for the first time on 14 January 2025, replacing the long used [[ICF coaches]]. This marked a major milestone in the train’s history, bringing enhanced safety, improved ride quality, and compatibility with higher operational speeds, while continuing its legacy as a historic Mail service.


== Coach composition==
== Coach composition==


'''The train consists of:'''
'''The train consists of:'''
* 1 AC First Class Cum AC Two Tier
* 2 AC Two Tier  
* 1 AC Two Tier  
* 3 AC Three Tier coaches
* 4 AC Three Tier coaches
* 5 Sleeper Class
* 7 Sleeper Class
* 4 General Unreserved
* 2 General Unreserved
* 1 Sitting cum Luggage Rake
* 1 Pantry car
* 1 End-On-Generation, Brake Cum Luggage Car
* 2 Sitting cum Luggage Rakes


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|-
|-
| [[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] || SLR || GS || HA1 || A1 || B1 || B2 || B3 || B4 || S1 || S2 || S3 || PC || S4 || S5 || S6 || S7 || GS || SLR
| [[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] || SLR || GS || GS || S5 || S4 || S3 || S2 || S1 || B3 || B2 || B1 || A1 || A2 || GS || GS || EOG
|}
|}


== Service ==
== Service ==


The 22157 Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Mail covers the distance of {{convert|1284|km|0|abbr=on}} in 22 hours 50&nbsp;mins (56&nbsp;km/hr) & in 23 hours 15&nbsp;mins as 22158 Chennai Egmore–Mumbai CSMT Mail (55&nbsp;km/hr).
The 22157 Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Mail covers the distance of {{convert|1289|km|0|abbr=on}} in 23 hours 23&nbsp;mins (55&nbsp;km/h) and in 23 hours 15&nbsp;mins as 22158 Chennai Egmore–Mumbai CSMT Mail (55&nbsp;km/h).
 
== Routeing ==


The 22157 / 22158 Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Mail runs from Mumbai CSMT via {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Karjat}}, {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Solapur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gulbarga}}, {{stnlnk|Wadi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Adoni}}, {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}, [[Cuddapah]], {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}} to Chennai Egmore.
== Route ==


== Traction ==
The 22157 / 22158 Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Mail runs from [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]] (CSMT) via {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Karjat}}, {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Solapur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kalaburagi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Wadi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Adoni}}, {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}}, [[Yerraguntla Junction railway station|Yerraguntla Junction]], {{stnlnk|Kadapa}}, {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Perambur}} to {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}}.


[[Diesel Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WCAM-3|WCAM-3]] locomotive from Mumbai CSMT up to [[Pune Junction railway station|Pune]] based [[WDM-3A]] locomotive [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOUqT354hkY] until [[Wadi Junction railway station|Wadi]] following which a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]]-based [[WAP-4]] powers the train for the remainder of the journey until {{stnlnk|Chennai Egmore}}.
== Traction==
As the entire Chennai-Mumbai line is electrified, this train is hauled end to end by a Royapuram-based WAP-7.


== Operation ==
== Operation ==
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==Rake sharing==
==Rake sharing==


It shares its rakes with 22159/22160 Mumbai CSMT - Chennai Central Superfast Express.
It shares its rakes with 22153/22154 Chennai Egmore-Salem Superfast Express.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


* {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOUqT354hkY|title=11027 Mumbai-Chennai Mail crossing Udyan at Boroti – YouTube|via=YouTube|accessdate=2014-08-11}}
* {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOUqT354hkY|title=11027 Mumbai-Chennai Mail crossing Udyan at Boroti – YouTube|date=17 April 2011 |via=YouTube|accessdate=2014-08-11}}
* {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtyXh2-WBMA|title=Chennai Mail Crossing Udyan Express – YouTube|via=YouTube|accessdate=2014-08-11}}
* {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtyXh2-WBMA|title=Chennai Mail Crossing Udyan Express – YouTube|date=22 July 2011 |via=YouTube|accessdate=2014-08-11}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1415&id=0,4,268|title=Southern Railway Welcomes You|publisher=sr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-08-11}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1415&id=0,4,268|title=Southern Railway Welcomes You|publisher=sr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-08-11}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-five-stops-to-chennai-in-less-than-20-hours-1246709|title=Five stops to Chennai in less than 20 hours & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|work=Daily News and Analysis|accessdate=2014-08-11|date=2009-04-09}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-five-stops-to-chennai-in-less-than-20-hours-1246709|title=Five stops to Chennai in less than 20 hours & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|work=Daily News and Analysis|accessdate=2014-08-11|date=2009-04-09}}

Latest revision as of 22:08, 22 February 2026

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Chennai Egmore Superfast Fast mail Express
Mumbai Mail
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service15 March 1871; 155 years ago (1871-03-15)
Current operator(s)Central Railway
Route
StartChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
Stops34 as 22157, 31 as 22158
EndChennai Egmore (MS)
Distance travelled1,289 km (801 mi)
Average journey time23 hours 23 minutes as 22157 Mumbai–Chennai Mail, 23 hours 5 minutes as 22158 Chennai–Mumbai Mail
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22157 / 22158
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-Catering available At CSMT; and every other station from Kalaburagi
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification100%
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum
55 km/h (34 mph) including halts.
Route map
Mumbai–Chennai Express/Mail Train Route map

The 22157 / 22158 Mumbai CSMT – Chennai Egmore Superfast Mail is a train belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railway zone that runs between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus & Chennai Egmore in India. It was earlier known as Bombay–Madras Mail.

It operates as train number 22157 from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Chennai Egmore and as train number 22158 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu.

History[edit | edit source]

The Mumbai-Chennai Mail service started on March 15, 1871 as Bombay-Madras Mail. Until 1997, this train used to cover 1,284 kilometres (798 mi) in 30 hours 00 mins via Renigunta -Guntakal line at an average speed of 42.80 km/h (27 mph) . After Guntakal - Bangalore Line was converted to Broad Gauge in 1997, the train was diverted to run via Bangalore, having a reversal there & covering 1,507 kilometres (936 mi) in 30 hours, running at an average speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) . In 2002, the route was reverted back to the Renigunta -Guntakal line. Journey took 28 hours 30 mins at an average speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). Finally in 2019, Mumbai-Chennai Mail was upgraded to Superfast express, drastically reducing journey time to 23 hrs 30 mins at average speed of 55 km/h (34 mph). As part of Indian Railways’ ongoing rolling stock modernization programme, the train was equipped with LHB coaches for the first time on 14 January 2025, replacing the long used ICF coaches. This marked a major milestone in the train’s history, bringing enhanced safety, improved ride quality, and compatibility with higher operational speeds, while continuing its legacy as a historic Mail service.

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train consists of:

  • 2 AC Two Tier
  • 3 AC Three Tier coaches
  • 5 Sleeper Class
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 1 Sitting cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 End-On-Generation, Brake Cum Luggage Car
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
SLR GS GS S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B3 B2 B1 A1 A2 GS GS EOG

Service[edit | edit source]

The 22157 Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Mail covers the distance of 1,289 km (801 mi) in 23 hours 23 mins (55 km/h) and in 23 hours 15 mins as 22158 Chennai Egmore–Mumbai CSMT Mail (55 km/h).

Route[edit | edit source]

The 22157 / 22158 Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Mail runs from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) via Kalyan Junction, Karjat, Pune Junction, Daund Junction, Solapur Junction, Kalaburagi Junction, Wadi Junction, Adoni, Guntakal Junction, Gooty Junction, Yerraguntla Junction, Kadapa, Renigunta Junction, Arakkonam Junction, Perambur to Chennai Egmore.

Traction[edit | edit source]

As the entire Chennai-Mumbai line is electrified, this train is hauled end to end by a Royapuram-based WAP-7.

Operation[edit | edit source]

It runs on a daily basis.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

It shares its rakes with 22153/22154 Chennai Egmore-Salem Superfast Express.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • 11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express – AC 2 tier coach
    11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express – AC 2 tier coach
  • 11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express – AC 3 tier coach
    11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express – AC 3 tier coach
  • Mumbai CSMT – MGR Chennai Central Mail – Sleeper Class coach
    Mumbai CSMT – MGR Chennai Central Mail – Sleeper Class coach
  • 11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express – Pantry coach
    11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express – Pantry coach
  • 11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express about to be shunted off to the marshalling yard
    11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express about to be shunted off to the marshalling yard

References[edit | edit source]

  • "11027 Mumbai-Chennai Mail crossing Udyan at Boroti – YouTube". 17 April 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2014 – via YouTube.
  • "Chennai Mail Crossing Udyan Express – YouTube". 22 July 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2014 – via YouTube.
  • "Southern Railway Welcomes You". sr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  • "Five stops to Chennai in less than 20 hours & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Daily News and Analysis. 9 April 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2014.

External links[edit | edit source]

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