Panchvati Express
Panchavati Express (Marathi: पंचवटी एक्सप्रेस) is a superfast intercity express train that connects Mumbai with Manmad . It is a daily means of transport for passengers traveling between Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra and Nashik. The train is recorded in the Limca book of records[1] as an ideal train since the train preserves some of its features. It is one of the prestigious trains of Central Railways. It was introduced on 1st November 1973.
Schedule
12110 UP Panchavati Express departs Manmad Junction at 06:10 IST and reaches Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Mumbai at 10:45 IST. 12109 DOWN Panchvati Express departs Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus(CST), Mumbai daily at 18:15 IST and reaches Manmad Junction at 22:50 IST. The train covers a distance of 258 km between Manmad Junction and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
Stops
Manmad Junction to Mumbai CST
After leaving Manmad Junction, the train have official halts at Lasalgaon, Niphad, Nasik Road, Deolali, Igatpuri, Kasara, Kalyan Junction and Dadar before reaching Mumbai CST.
Rake/Coach Composition
Coach Position
- 12109 : MUMBAI CST->MANMAD
- Engine-HP/SLR-GEN1-GEN2-GEN3-GEN4-GEN5-GEN6-GEN7-GEN8-D5-D4-D3-D2-D1-MST1-MST2-C1-C2-C3(AC MST)-LDS-LDS/HP.; Total Coaches-21
- 12110 : MANMAD->MUMBAI CST
- Engine-HP/LDS-LDS-C3(AC MST)-C2-C1-MST2-MST1-D1-D2-D3-D4-D5-GEN1-GEN2-GEN3-GEN4-GEN5-GEN6-GEN7-GEN8-SLR/HP.; Total Coaches-21
Traction
Loco In-charge for this train is WCAM 3 from the Kalyan (KYN) Shed and hauls the train from end to end.
References
- ↑ Bhagat, Simit (2 January 2011). "Passengers' conduct sets up an ideal for rail travel". Times of India. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
http://news.webindia123.com/news/ar_showdetails.asp?id=904030129&cat=&n_date=20090403
http://indiarailinfo.com/train/panchavati-express-12110-mmr-to-cstm/1226/152/1620