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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

A Vistadome coach of the train.
Overview
Service type	Jan Shatabdi
Locale	Maharashtra, Goa
First service	16 April 2002
Current operator(s)	Central Railway
Route
Termini	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Madgaon Junction
Stops	8
Distance travelled	572 km (355 mi)
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	12051 / 12052
On-board services
Class(es)	Vistadome , AC Chair Car, Executive AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	Yes (Only for Executive AC Chair Car)
Observation facilities	Rake Sharing with Dadar Central–Jalna Jan Shatabdi Express
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Other facilities	Vistadome Coach
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Coaches & Vistadome Coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	65.88 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.

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

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.

Route

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

Traction

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

Gallery

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

Sister Trains

• Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Karmali AC Superfast Express
• Konkan Kanya Express
• Mandovi Express
• Mumbai CST - Karmali Tejas Express
• Mumbai LTT - Madgaon AC Double Decker Express

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