Konkan Kanya Express
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The Konkan Kanya Express is mail of Indian Railways train running between Mumbai and Madgaon on the Konkan Railway route.
 Konkan kanya express arrives at Sawantwadi railway station | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Mail/Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Goa | ||||
| First service | January 25, 1998 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Konkan Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) | ||||
| Stops | 18 | ||||
| End | Madgaon Junction (MAO) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 580 km (360 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 13 hours 25 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper, Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Available | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Available | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available (paid) | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large Windows (LHB) coaches | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph) average with halts | ||||
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BackgroundEdit
The train covers the 579.8 kilometres (360.3 mi) journey in about 13 hours 25 minutes. It is an important train link serving people along the coastal areas of Maharashtra and Goa. Its average speed is 49 kilometres per hour (30 mph). The KJM WDP4B or WDP4 loco is in charge of the train. This train shares its rake with Mandovi Express.
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konkan kanya Express at Khed Railway station
TractionEdit
As the route is not completely electrified, a Hubli based WDP-4 or WDG-4 or Kalyan or Pune based WDP-4D locomotive hauls the train from end to end.