Mumbai Central–Valsad Fast Passenger
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Mumbai Central (BCT) Valsad (BL) |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 195 km (121 mi) |
| Average journey time | 4h 45m |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 59023/59024 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | ICF Bogie |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 41 km/h (25 mph) average with halts |
The Mumbai Central - Valsad Fast Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Mumbai Central and Valsad. It is currently being operated with 59023/59024 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Flying Ranee and this Passenger are only Non-AC Double Decker rake are used.
Average speed and frequency
The 59023/Mumbai Central - Valsad Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 195 km in 4h 45m. The 59024/Valsad - Mumbai Central Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 44 km/h and completes 195 km in 4h 20m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Mumbai Central
- Dadar Western
- Borivali
- Virar
- Vaitarna
- Palghar
- Boisar
- Dahanu Road
- Bhilad
- Vapi
- Atul
- Valsad
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 10 coaches :
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed based WAG-5P or Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-4E electric locomotive from Mumbai to Valsad and vice versa.
See also
Notes
- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
- ^ VERY HEAVY RAINS IN VALSAD REGION AFFECTS RAILWAY TRAFFIC
- ^ Heavy rain in Mumbai delays Central, Western railway services
- ^ Major block between Saphale- Vaitarna for launching of main girder on 01st May, 2016
- ^ WR UPDATES FOR LONG DISTANCE TRAINS
- ^ SERVICES ON ALL FOUR TRACKS RESTORED AT 8.30 AM
- ^ Old-timers recollect double-decker days
External links
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