The train belongs to the superfast category trains of the Indian Railways and is currently the fastest superfast train running on the Konkan Railway thrashing the record the Pune- Ernakulam SF exp by about an hour.
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HISTORY:
The train was introduced as CST- Karwar tri weekly SF with first run on Nov 23 2009.Later it was extended to Mangalore Jn ( erstwhile Kankanadi ) and made a daily train. The train departs at 22.15 everyday and arrives at MAJN at 12.25 the next day. The train waits at MAJN and returns as the 12134 towards Mumbai, leaving MAJN at 14.00 and arriving CST at 04.10 the next day. The train travels at a max speed of 110 kmph.
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DESCRIPTION:
The train is maintained by the Central Railway. The trains base station is Mumbai CST. It offers both AC sleeper and non AC sleeper accomodation as well as 2nd class sitting. The train offers 4 classes of accomodation . The rake consists of 3 AC 3 tier compartments and 1 AC 2Tier compartment and 1 AC 2 tier +3 tier Compartment, 8 non AC sleeper compartments,2 2nd sitting compartments and 2 sitting cum luggage vans . The train is an outstanding performer . The train is one of the first trains to hit WL during the vacation season. The train passes through Mumbai city and the western ghats of Konkan Region . The train plies on the Western Ghats which is famous for its bio diversity and offers a scintillating view of the mountains and valleys. the route is exceptionally beautiful during monsoon. The train connects the Marathi,Konkani, Kannada,Tulu speaking regions. the train crosses the rivers of Patalganga, Vasishti, Savitri, Zuari and Mandovi, Sharavati. The train is one of the fastest trains on the Konkan railway and chugs at a good 110 kmph on the Konkan railway.. The train is a very high priority one and is very well noted for its speed and aggression. Lack of pantry car is a big disadvantage though there is on board catering available. The train has a On Board House-Keeping service which ensures proper maintainance and cleanliness of the train. The train uses ICF rakes made in the 2008 and 2009 years. thetrain has 12 stoppages in both the directions.
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LOCO LINK:
The train is hauled by WDM 3D or WDG3a locomotive from the Kalyan Loco Shed.
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RSA: There does not exist any Rake sharing arrangement for this train.
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VERDICT:
The train is good for its speed, cleanliness and very good timetable. But during monsoon period, the trains schedule sometimes goes haywire and ends up getting very late. also the lack of pantry is a big issue
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RATINGS:
Speed: Outstanding 10/10
Comfort: excellent 8/10
Cleanliness: Good 8/10
Food: N/a 3/10
Punctuality : Okay but unreliable during monsoon 6/10
Total score: 35/50