Miraj Junction - Castlerock Express

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}

{{Orphan|date=February 2019}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Miraj - Castlerock Express

| image =

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| type = Express trains in India

| locale =

| first =

| last =

| operator = South Western Railway zone

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Miraj}} (MRJ)

| stops = 21

| end = {{stnlnk|Castlerock}} (CLR)

| distance = {{convert|137|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journey time = 2h 29m

| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = No

| autorack =

| catering = No

| observation = ICF coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities= Below the seats

| stock = 2

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 17333/17334

| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts

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The Miraj - Castlerock Express is an important train belonging to South western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|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:

  • {{stnlnk|Miraj Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kudachi}}
  • {{stnlnk|Raybag}}
  • {{stnlnk|chikkodi}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ghataprabha}}
  • {{stnlnk|Gokak}}
  • {{stnlnk|Belgaum}}
  • {{stnlnk|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.

See also

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