Panchvati Express

The 12109 / 12110 Panchavati Express is a superfast train that connects Mumbai with Manmad. It is a daily means of transport for passengers traveling between Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra and Nashik. The train is recorded in the Limca book of records[1] as an ideal train since the train preserves some of its features. It is one of the prestigious trains of Central Railways. It was introduced on 1 November 1975.

Panchavati Express
12109 Panchavati Express - Train board
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service1 November 1975 (1975-11-01)
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
StartMumbai CSMT (CSMT)
Stops8
EndManmad Junction (MMR)
Distance travelled258 km (160 mi)
Average journey time4 hours 43 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12109 / 12110
On-board services
Class(es)
  • AC Chair
  • Chair Car
  • General class
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

Schedule

12110 UP Panchavati Express departs Manmad Junction at 06:02 IST and reaches Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Mumbai at 10:45 IST. 12109 DOWN Panchvati Express departs Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus(CST), Mumbai daily at 18:15 IST and reaches Manmad Junction at 22:50 IST. The train covers a distance of 258 km between Manmad Junction and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

Stoppage

After leaving Manmad Junction, the train have official halts at Lasalgaon, Niphad, Nasik Road, Deolali, Igatpuri, Kasara, Kalyan Junction and Dadar before reaching Mumbai CSMT.

Rake/Coach Composition

Coach Position

  • 12109 : MUMBAI CST->MANMAD
Engine-EOG-GEN1-GEN2-GEN3-GEN4-GEN5-GEN6-GEN7-GEN8-MST1-MST2-D5-D4-D3-D2-D1-C1-C2-C3(AC MST)-LDS-EOG.; Total Coaches-21
  • 12110 : MANMAD->MUMBAI CST
Engine-EOG-LDS-C3(AC MST)-C2-C1-D1-D2-D3-D4-D5-MST2-MST1-GEN1-GEN2-GEN3-GEN4-GEN5-GEN6-GEN7-GEN8-EOG.; Total Coaches-21

Traction

Central Railway switching over completely to AC traction, it is now hauled from end to end by an Ajni / Kalyan based WAP 7 locomotive.

See also

References
  1. Bhagat, Simit (2 January 2011). "Passengers' conduct sets up an ideal for rail travel". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
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