Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express



The Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai in Maharashtra and Mangalore Junction of Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 12133/12134 train numbers on daily basis.

Background
In 2009 it was run as Mumbai–Karwar Tri-weekly Superfast Express, after within a year on 14 August 2010 the Union minister of state for railways K. H. Muniyappa flagged off Mumbai CST–Karwar Tri-weekly Superfast Express Train, the service of which has now been extended to the city, from Mangalore Junction. Its frequency also increased from tri weekly to daily.

Service
The 12133/ Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express is the fastest daily express train connecting Mangaluru to Mumbai in Konkan Railway. The 12133/ Mumbai CSMT–Mangaluru Junction SF Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and covers 894 km in 14hrs30mins 12134/Mangaluru Junction–Mumbai CSMT SF Express has an average speed of 62 km/h and 894 km in 14hrs30mins. However, during monsoons the average speed is restricted to 52 km/h.

Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:


 * Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
 * Thane
 * Panvel Junction
 * Ratnagiri
 * Kankavali
 * Karmali
 * Madgaon Junction
 * Karwar
 * Kumta
 * Bhatkal
 * Mookambika Road Byndoor
 * Kundapura
 * Udupi
 * Surathkal
 * Mangalore Junction

Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:


 * 1 AC II Tier
 * 1 AC II Tier cum AC III Tier coach
 * 6 AC III Tier (2 extra temporary)
 * 7 Sleeper coaches
 * 2 General
 * 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction
It is hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.