Konkan Kanya Express

The Konkan Kanya Express is mail of Indian Railways train running between Mumbai and Madgaon on the Konkan Railway route.

Konkan Kanya Express
Konkan kanya express arrives at Sawantwadi railway station
Overview
Service typeMail/Express
LocaleMaharashtra, Goa
First serviceJanuary 25, 1998 (1998-01-25)
Current operator(s)Konkan Railway
Route
StartChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
Stops18
EndMadgaon Junction (MAO)
Distance travelled580 km (360 mi)
Average journey time13 hours 25 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsAvailable
Sleeping arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesAvailable (paid)
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows (LHB) coaches
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed43 km/h (27 mph) average with halts
Route map
km0
0.0
 Mumbai CST
8.6
 Dadar
32.9
 Thane
65.9
 Panvel
CSTM
RN
limits
172.0
 Mangaon
240.0
 Khed
269.6
 Chiplun
312.2
 Sangameshwar Road
345.0
 Ratnagiri
392.0
 Vilavade
408.8
 Rajapur Road
425.3
 Vaibhavwadi Road
456.4
 Kankavli
474.1
 Sindhudurg
484.7
 Kudal
505.5
 Sawantvadi Road
Maharashtra (RN)
Goa (KAWR)
524.0
 Pernem
534.9
 Thivim
552.3
 Karmali
579.8
 Madgaon
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Background

The train covers the 579.8 kilometres (360.3 mi) journey in about 13 hours 25 minutes. It is an important train link serving people along the coastal areas of Maharashtra and Goa. Its average speed is 49 kilometres per hour (30 mph). The KJM WDP4B or WDP4 loco is in charge of the train. This train shares its rake with Mandovi Express.

Traction

As the route is not completely electrified, a Hubli based WDP-4 or WDG-4 locomotive hauls the train from end to end.

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See also

References

    Sister Trains
    • Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Karmali AC Superfast Express
    • Dadar Madgaon Jan Shatabdi Express
    • Mandovi Express
    • Mumbai CST - Karmali Tejas Express
    • Mumbai LTT - Madgaon AC Double Decker Express
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