Panchvati Express

Indian superfast train between Mumbai and Manmad

  • AC Chair
  • Chair Car
  • General class
Seating arrangementsYesSleeping arrangementsNoCatering facilitiesOn-board cateringObservation facilitiesLarge windowsTechnicalRolling stockLHB coachTrack gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

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. It is lifeline of passengers from Manmad and Nashik, by this train thousands of commuters daily travel between Nashik and Mumbai. Every year Passengers celebrate its birthday. This 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.

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, 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.

Gallery

See also

References

  1. ^ Bhagat, Simit (2 January 2011). "Passengers' conduct sets up an ideal for rail travel". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2011.

External links

  • 'Adarsh Coach' in Limca Book of Records - News - Webindia123.com
  • Shameful act! Indian Railways’ Panchavati Express vandalised by passengers within months of upgradation
  • 12110/Panchavati Express - Manmad to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus CR/Central Zone - Railway Enquiry