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==Locomotive== |
==Locomotive== |
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In earlier years it used to run with [[WDM-3A]] or [[WDM-3D]] of [[Diesel Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan]]/[[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]] shed and in |
In earlier years it used to run with [[WDM-3A]] or [[WDM-3D]] of [[Diesel Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan]]/[[Diesel Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]] shed and in 2022 it was given [[WAP-4]] of [[Electric Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapuram shed]]. It is now hauled by a [[WAP-4]] of [[Electric Loco Shed, Hubli|Hubli shed]]. |
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As the route is fully electrified it is hauled by a WAP 5/WAP 7(HOG Equipped) locomotive on its entire journey. |
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==Incident== |
Revision as of 11:43, 15 March 2023
Overview | |
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Service type | Express |
Status | Operating |
Locale | Maharashtra, Goa |
First service | 7 June 1999 |
Current operator(s) | Central Railway, Konkan Railway |
Route | |
Termini | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Madgaon Junction (MAO) |
Stops | 18 |
Distance travelled | 581 km (361 mi) |
Average journey time | 11hr 50min |
Service frequency | Daily |
Train number(s) | 10103/10104 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper, Pantry, Second seating General |
Seating arrangements | Available |
Sleeping arrangements | Available |
Catering facilities | Available |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB coach |
Track gauge | Broad gauge |
Operating speed | 49 km/hr average, 110 km/hr maximum |
The Mandovi Express is a train which operates between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Madgaon Junction, the main railway station in Goa and is currently operated by the Central Railway and the Konkan Railway. This train is named after the Mandovi River.This train is also called "The Food Queen of Konkan Railways",by railfans. [1]
Background
In previous years before the Konkan Railway came into existence, it used to run between Vasco and Miraj as the Vasco-Miraj MG train[2][3] and after the Konkan Railway came into existence, it was diverted and made to run from Mumbai to Madgaon and renamed Mandovi Express by then Railway Minister Nitish Kumar.[4]
Service
It runs daily with a total travel time of 11 hours and 50 minutes. It has 18 stops on its route. It covers a distance of 580 kilometres (360 mi).
Routes
The Mandovi Express (10103/4) runs from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) with stoppages at- Dadar central Thane Panvel Junction Mangaon Khed Chiplun Sangameshwar Road railway Ratnagiri Adavali Rajapur road Vaibhavwadi road Kankavali Sindhudurg road Kudal Sawantwadi Road Pernem Thivim Karmali Madgaon
Locomotive
In earlier years it used to run with WDM-3A or WDM-3D of Kalyan/Erode shed and in 2022 it was given WAP-4 of Krishnarajapuram shed. It is now hauled by a WAP-4 of Hubli shed.
Incident
On 7 Oct 2013, Mandovi Express derailed at Khed which lies in Ratnagiri district. This incident happened when the train was running slowly and going towards Khed railway station, so no casualties reported.[5]
References
- ^ irfca.org, Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ Vasco Miraj MG Express, Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ Miraj Vasco MG Express, Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ Rail Budget 1999, Retrieved 13 June 2019
- ^ timesofindia.indiatimes.com, Retrieved 14 June 2019