Panchvati Express
{{short description|Train in India }}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Panchavati Superfast Express
| image = 12109 Panchavati Express - Train board.jpg
| caption = 12109 Panchavati Express train board.
| type = Superfast
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1975|11|01}}
| last =
| operator = Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Mumbai CSMT}} (CSMT)
| stops = 8
| end = {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}} (MMR)
| distance = {{convert|258|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 4 hours 43 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack = Overhead racks
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|lk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12109 / 12110
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 12109 / 12110 Panchavati Superfast Express is a Superfast train that connects Mumbai with Manmad. It is a daily means of transport for passengers traveling between Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra and Nashik. It is lifeline of passengers from Manmad and Nashik, by this train thousands of commuters daily travel between Nashik and Mumbai. Every year Passengers celebrate its birthday. This train is recorded in the Limca book of records{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Passengers-conduct-sets-up-an-ideal-for-rail-travel/articleshow/7202785.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104232300/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-02/mumbai/28365062_1_passengers-rail-travel-kalyan|url-status=live|archive-date=4 November 2012|title=Passengers' conduct sets up an ideal for rail travel|last=Bhagat|first=Simit|date=2 January 2011|work=The Times of India|access-date=2 March 2011}} 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 1 November 1975.
Schedule
12110 UP Panchavati Express departs Manmad Junction at 06:02 IST and reaches Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Mumbai at 10:45 IST. 12109 DOWN Panchvati Express departs Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, 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.
Stoppage
Rake/Coach composition
Coach position
- 12109 : MUMBAI CST->MANMAD
: Engine-EOG-GEN1-GEN2-GEN3-GEN4-GEN5-GEN6-GEN7-GEN8-MST1-MST2-D5-D4-D3-D2-D1-C1-C2-C3(AC MST)-LDS-EOG.; Total Coaches-21
- 12110 : MANMAD->MUMBAI CST
: Engine-EOG-LDS-C3(AC MST)-C2-C1-D1-D2-D3-D4-D5-MST2-MST1-GEN1-GEN2-GEN3-GEN4-GEN5-GEN6-GEN7-GEN8-EOG.; Total Coaches-21
Traction
Gallery
File:12109 Panchavati Express - General unreserved coach.jpg|12109 Panchavati Express – General unreserved coach
File:12109 Panchavati Express - Train at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.jpg|12109 Panchavati Express – Train at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
File:12109 Panchavati Express - General unreserved Deen Dayalu coach.jpg|12109 Panchavati Express – General unreserved Deen Dayalu coach
File:12109 Panchavati Express - 2nd Class seating (reserved) coach.jpg|12109 Panchavati Express – 2nd Class seating (reserved) coach
File:12109 Panchavati Express - AC Chair Car coach.jpg|12109 Panchavati Express – AC Chair Car coach
File:12109 Panchavati Express - AC Chair Car coach board.jpg|12109 Panchavati Express – AC Chair Car coach board
File:12109 Panchavati Express - 2nd Class seating (reserved for ladies) coach.jpg|12109 Panchavati Express – 2nd Class seating (reserved for ladies) coach
File:12110 Panchavati Express with Ajni based WAP 7 locomotive.jpg|12110 Panchavati Express with Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive
See also
References
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External links
- [http://news.webindia123.com/news/ar_showdetails.asp?id=904030129&cat=&n_date=20090403 'Adarsh Coach' in Limca Book of Records - News - Webindia123.com]
- [https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/shameful-act-indian-railways-panchavati-express-vandalised-by-passengers-within-months-of-upgradation/1317709/ Shameful act! Indian Railways’ Panchavati Express vandalised by passengers within months of upgradation]
- [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/panchavati-express-12110-mmr-to-cstm/1226/152/1620 12110/Panchavati Express - Manmad to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus CR/Central Zone - Railway Enquiry]
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Category:Railway services introduced in 1973
Category:Express trains in India