The 12052/12051 Mumbai CSMT - Madgaon Junction Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Konkan Railway division that runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Madgaon in India.
It operates as train number 12051 from CSMT to and as train number 12052 in the reverse direction. During monsoon timetable, 12052 will not go in reverse direction due to time clash. It will rest at Madgaon Junction coming from CSMT and next day that same rake will originate from Madgaon Junction. It is one of the fastest and longest routes running Jan Shatabdi train in Konkan Railways, and is immensely popular amongst the people travelling to Konkan and Goa. This train used to originate/terminate at Dadar Terminus in Mumbai.
Coaches This train has presently has one Vistadome coach, three AC chair cars, 10 second class Jan Shatabdi seating coaches, one SLR coach and one generator car.
Service
It covers the distance of 572 kilometers in 8 hours 40 mins (65.26 km/h) as train number 12051 and in 9 hours (66.52 km/h) as train number 12052.
Route This train runs via , , , , , , , , to .
Traction Both trains were hauled by an Ernakulam based WDM-3A twins or WDP-4, GOC WDP-4B or 4D. Currently as Konkan Railways have completed electrification, the train is now hauled by a WCAM-3 from Kalyan shed.
It can be hauled by a WAP 7 so did WAP-4 or WAG-7.
Sister trains Semi-high speed: Mumbai CST - Karmali Tejas Express Mumbai CSMT-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express Premium: Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Karmali AC Superfast Express (Formal service) Mumbai LTT - Madgaon AC Double Decker Express (Formal service) Superfast: Konkan Kanya Express Express/mail: Mandovi Express
See also Deccan Express (rake sharing with this train)
References
http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2164&id=0,4,268 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/see-through-vistadome-coach-makes-mumbai-goa-journey-more-spectacular/360-degree-rotatable-seats/slideshow/60751234.cms
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