Mumbai Central–Valsad Fast Passenger
The Mumbai Central - Valsad Fast Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Mumbai Central and Valsad. It is currently being operated with 59023/59024 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Overview | |
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Service type | Passenger |
Locale | Gujarat & Maharashtra |
Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
Route | |
Start | Mumbai Central (MMCT) |
Stops | 19 |
End | Valsad (BL) |
Distance travelled | 195 km (121 mi) |
Average journey time | 4h 45m |
Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | Unreserved |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | No |
Catering facilities | No |
Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
Entertainment facilities | No |
Baggage facilities | No |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | 2 |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 41 km/h (25 mph) average with halts |
Flying Ranee and this Passenger are only Non-AC Double Decker rake are used.
Average speed and frequency
The 59023/Mumbai Central - Valsad Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 195 km in 4h 45m. The 59024/Valsad - Mumbai Central Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 44 km/h and completes 195 km in 4h 20m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed based WAG-5P or Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-4E electric locomotive from Mumbai to Valsad and vice versa.
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
- VERY HEAVY RAINS IN VALSAD REGION AFFECTS RAILWAY TRAFFIC
- Venkatraman, Tanushree; Parmar, Ram (18 July 2017). "Heavy rain in Mumbai delays Central, Western railway services". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- Major block between Saphale- Vaitarna for launching of main girder on 1 May 2016
- WR UPDATES FOR LONG DISTANCE TRAINS
- SERVICES ON ALL FOUR TRACKS RESTORED AT 8.30 AM
- Old-timers recollect double-decker days
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