Mumbai CSMT–Karmali Tejas Express

The 22119/22120 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Karmali Tejas Express is one of India's semi-high-speed full-AC train fleet introduced by Indian Railways connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Maharashtra and Karmali in Goa. It is currently being operated with 22119/22120 train numbers on five days a week basis but during monsoon season the train will run thrice a week.

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Karmali Tejas Express
Overview
Service typeTejas Express
LocaleMaharashtra & Goa
First service22 May 2017 (2017-05-22)[1] (Inaugural service)
23 May 2017 (2017-05-23) (Regular service)[1]
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
StartChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
Stops5
EndKarmali (KRMI)
Distance travelled552 km (343 mi)
Average journey time8h 10m
Service frequencyFive days[lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22119/22120
On-board services
Class(es)Executive Class, AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry car attached but on-board catering available
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB-Tejas
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph)

The coaches are manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala.[2]

Coach composition

There are 12 AC Chair Car and they can seat up to 78 passengers each (3+2) configuration and 1 Executive Class coach (in 2+2 configuration). The Executive Class coach has a seating capacity of 56 passengers and adjustable head-rests, arm support and leg support. All doors are centrally controlled.

It is designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras, water level indicators, tap sensors, hand dryers, integrated braille displays, LED TV for each passenger with phone sockets, local cuisine, celebrity chef menu, WiFi, tea and coffee vending machines, magazines, snack tables, fire & smoke detection and suppression system.

Onboard catering service charges are included in the fare. If the passengers do not wish to avail it at the time of booking and want to purchase meals on board, they will have to pay Rs 50 extra per service in addition to the actual catering charges.[3]

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

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Service

22119/22120 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Karmali Tejas Express currently operates 5 days a week, covering 552 km in 8 hrs 10 mins (66 km/hr average speed).[4]

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are :

This train was hauled by two Kalyan-based WDM-3D twins or Pune-based WDM-3A twins pulls the train from Mumbai to Karmali[5]

  • 22120 Tejas Express – Executive Class coach
  • 22120 Tejas Express at Karmali
  • Dedicated WDP 3A ready to haul the 22120 Tejas Express at Karmali
  • WDP-3A ready to haul the 22120 Tejas Express at Karmali
  • 22120 Tejas Express – Executive Class coach board
  • 22120 Tejas Express – Welcome
  • WDP-3A ready to haul the 22120 Tejas Express at Karmali
  • 22120 Tejas Express – Chair Car coach board
  • 22120 Tejas Express – Overview
  • 22120 WDP-3A – Manufacturer plate

See also

Sister trains

Notes
  1. Runs five in a week for each direction.

References
  1. "Introduction of The India's First Tejas Express Between Mumbai and Karmali. Minister of Railways to Flag off the Train from Mumbai Tomorrow". Press Information Bureau. 21 May 2017.
  2. Tejas Express: Not only speed, but also luxury features
  4. "India Rail Info". Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  5. Tejas Express Gets New Exclusive Locomotive, The Hindu, 18 June 2017
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