Dadar–Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express

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The 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.

CSMT - Madgaon Junction Jan Shatabdi Express
12052 Dadar Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express - Vistadome (Executive) Class coach.jpg
A Vistadome coach of the train.
Overview
Service typeJan Shatabdi
LocaleMaharashtra, Goa
First service16 April 2002
Current operator(s)Central Railway
Route
StartChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Stops8
EndMadgaon Junction
Distance travelled572 km (355 mi)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12051 / 12052
On-board services
Class(es)Vistadome , AC Chair Car, Executive AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes (Only for Executive AC Chair Car)
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with Dadar Central–Jalna Jan Shatabdi Express
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Other facilitiesVistadome Coach
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches & Vistadome Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed65.88 km/h (41 mph)

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.

CoachesEdit

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.

ServiceEdit

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

 
Dadar Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express leaving Madgaon Station.

RouteEdit

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

TractionEdit

Both trains are hauled by an Ernakulam based WDM-3A twins or WDP-4, GOC WDP-4B or 4D.

GalleryEdit

 
WDP4B Engine used to haul the train.

ReferencesEdit

  • "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 linksEdit

Sister TrainsEdit

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