Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express
| Mumbai CSMT – Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express (Rocket Express) | |
|---|---|
 Nameboard of Mumbai CSMT–Mangalore Jn. SF Express | |
| Overview | |
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Status | Running |
| Locale | Mangaluru |
| First service | 23 November 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Mangaluru Junction (MAJN) |
| Stops | 12 |
| Distance travelled | 1,124 km (698 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hours 30 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily[a] |
| 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 |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Upp |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Fully Electrified |
| Operating speed | 82 km/h (51 mph) |
The 12133 / 12134 Mangaluru Super Fast Express is the fastest Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways and runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai in Maharashtra and Mangaluru Junction of Karnataka. It is served daily with 12133/12134 trains.[1][2][3][4]
History
[edit]In 2009 it was run as Mumbai–Karwar Tri-weekly Superfast Express. On 14 August 2010 Union minister of State for Railways K. H. Muniyappa flagged off Mumbai CST–Karwar Tri-weekly Superfast Express Train, the service of then extended to the city from Mangalore Junction. Its frequency increased from tri weekly to daily.[5] On 1 March 2025 it began running with LHB coaches.
Service
[edit]The 12133/ Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express is the fastest Daily Superfast Express train connecting Mangaluru to Mumbai in Konkan Railway. The 12133/ Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction SF Express has an average speed of 82 km/h and covers 1164 km, 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CSMT SF Express has an average speed of 82 km/h and max speed of 120 kmph
Route and halts
[edit]The important halts are:
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
- Thane ( TNE )
- Panvel Junction ( PNVL )
- Ratnagiri
- Kankavali
- Karmali
- Madgaon Junction ( MAO )
- Karwar ( KAWR )
- Kumta
- Bhatkal
- Mookambika Road Byndoor ( BYNR)
- Kundapura
- Udupi
- Surathkal
- Mangalore Junction
Coach composition
[edit]This train has standard LHB rakes with max speed 130 Kmph. It has new LHB coaches as of 1 March 2025 and carries 17 coaches.
Coach Composition
- 4 - General class (unreserved)
- 5 - Sleeper class
- 2 - AC 2 Tier coaches
- 3 - AC 3 Tier coaches
- 2 - General coach Divyangjan Friendly
- 1 - Generator car
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | UR | UR | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | A2 | A1 | UR | UR | SLR | EOG |
Traction
[edit]It is hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive.
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Runs daily for every direction.
External links
[edit]- 12133/Mumbai CST–Mangaluru Junction SF Express India Rail Info
- 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CST SF Express India Rail Info
References
[edit]- ^ "AC coach augmented on CSTM Express". The Hindu.
- ^ "Train services resume on Konkan Railway network". The Hindu. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ RESCEDULING OF TRAINS DUE TO DERAILMENT
- ^ "Trains delayed owing to mishap". The Hindu. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "Mumbai-Karwar Super Fast Express Train Begins Service From City". daljiworld.com. 14 August 2010.