Kamayani Express

Kamayani Express (train Nos 11071/11072) is a daily express train run by Indian Railways between Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Station and Varanasi Railway Station. It is the only train of Central Railways that runs from Mumbai to Varanasi via Bhopal. Kamayni express coaches are converted from ICF coaches to new LHB coaches.

Kamayani Express
11072 Kamayani Express with LHB Coaches powered by Itarsi (ET) based WAP-4
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
StartMumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Station
Stops40
EndVaranasi Railway Station
Distance travelled1,636 km (1,017 mi)
Average journey time30 hours 45 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)11071/11072
On-board services
Class(es)Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper and Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Technical
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) Indian gauge
Operating speed53 km/h (33 mph) average with halts
Route map

On 4 August 2015, this train was involved in this Harda twin train derailment in Madhya Pradesh.

Service and schedule

The train starts daily from Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak terminus station and from Varanasi Junction, covering the total distance of 1,636 kilometres (1,017 mi) in approximately 30 hours 45 minutes.[1][2]

Route and Stations

This train passes through 43 intermediate stations including Thane, Nashik Road, Bhusaval Junction, Bhopal Junction and Prayagraj Junction.[1][3]

Coach and rake

Kamayani Express has no rake sharing arrangement with any other trains. The train is pulled by WAP-4 from Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Station to Katni Railway Station and then by WDM-3A from Katni Railway Station to Varanasi Railway Station. The train has 11 sleeper, 4 air conditioned and 6 general class coaches.

Accident

4 August 2015: The Kamayani Express and the Rajendra Nagar–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Janta Express overturn at the same spot in Madhya Pradesh on 4 August 2015. Because of same around 25 people have killed.

In this critical incident where the Kamayani Express from Mumbai to Varanasi and the Patna to Mumbai Janata Express overturned close to the Kudawa railway station, about 30 kilometers from the basic Harda district of the southwestern Madhya Pradesh, around 25 people have died and more than 50 were injured.

The accident takes place around midnight at the bridge number 648/1 that is on the Machan River, where the level of water was really high because of heavy rainfall. After cutting off the derailed coaches, the Kamayani Express was taken to the closest station that is Bhirangi Railway Station.

More than 300 Kamayani express passengers have been rescued after this major accident. As per the officer, six coached of this Kamayani Express and three coaches along with the engine of Janata Express were derailed on the 4th August, Tuesday night.[4]

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway PRO have announced that the deceased families will get around ₹2 lakh as exgratia and those who are injured badly will get around ₹50000 from the Central Government. Those who have minor injuries will also get ₹25000.

References
  1. "Kamayani Express - 11071 Lokmanyatilak T/LTT To Varanasi Jn/BSB". railenquiry.in. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
  2. "Indian Railways List of Express and Superfast Trains : Kamayani Express". Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 6 April 2007.
  3. "Kamayani Express Train Time Table". cleartrip.com. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  4. "Kamayani and Janata Express derailment Live News Updates: Death toll reaches 30, 300 rescued". india.com. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
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