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The Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangalore Junction Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai in Maharashtra and Mangalore Junction of Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 12133/12134 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2][3][4]

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangalore Junction Superfast Express

Nameboard of Mumbai CSMT–Mangalore Jn. SF Express
Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	23 November 2009; 12 years ago (2009-11-23)
Current operator(s)	Central Railway
Route
Termini	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Mangalore Junction (MAJN)
Stops	12
Distance travelled	894 km (556 mi)
Average journey time	14 hours 30 minutes
Service frequency	Daily[lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)	12133/12134
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	No
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No
Entertainment facilities	No
Baggage facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF Coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	62 km/h (39 mph)

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 Mangalore Junction. and its frequency also increased from tri weekly to daily.[5]

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 km/hr and covers 894 km in 14hrs30mins 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CSMT SF Express has an average speed of 62 km/hr and 894 km in 14hrs30mins. However, during monsoons the average speed is restricted to 52 km/hr.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
• Thane
• Panvel Junction
• Ratnagiri
• Kankavali
• Karmali (temporarily for six months w.e.f. 28 January 2019 – extended by another 6 months till 28 January 2020)
• Madgaon Junction
• Karwar
• Kumta
• Bhatkal
• Mookambika Road Byndoor
• Kundapura
• Udupi
• Mulki
• Surathkal
• 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

Both trains are hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed-based WDM-3D or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Mumbai to Mangaluru and vice versa.

See also

• Konkan Railway
• Matsyagandha Express

Notes

External links

• 12133/Mumbai CST–Mangaluru Junction SF Express India Rail Info
• 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CST SF Express India Rail Info

References

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