Miraj Junction - Castlerock Express

The Miraj - Castlerock Express is an important train belonging to South western Railway zone that runs between Miraj Junction of Maharashtra and  Castlerock Karnataka in India. It is currently being operated with 17333/17334 train numbers on a daily basis.

Castlerock is a beautiful station bordering Karnataka & Goa and falls in the Brigganza Ghatt section.

Service
The 22145/Pandharpur–Miraj Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 137 km in 2h 29m. The 22146/Miraj–Pandharpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 137 km in 2h 29m.

Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:


 * Miraj Junction
 * Kudachi
 * Raybag
 * chikkodi
 * Ghataprabha
 * Gokak
 * Belgaum
 * Londa Junction

Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches:


 * 9 General Unreserved
 * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Pune Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Castlerock to Miraj and vice versa.

Rake share and direction reversal
The train shares its rake with 17331/17332 Miraj–Hubballi Express. Loco reversal is done at Londa Junction in up & down direction.