Mumbai LTT - Madgaon AC Double Decker Express

Mumbai LTT - Madgaon AC Double Decker Express
Overview
Service type Double Decker
Status Running [1]
Locale Maharashtra & Goa
First service 7 Dec 2015[2]
Current operator(s) Central Railways
Route
Start Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
Stops 9
End Madgaon railway station (MAO)
Distance travelled 750 km
Average journey time 12 hrs
Service frequency Thrice a week
Train number(s) 11085/11086
On-board services
Class(es) AC Chair Car
Seating arrangements Available
Catering facilities Available (paid)
Observation facilities LHB Coaches
Baggage facilities Available
Technical
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification No
Operating speed Average - 60 km/hr
Maximum - 110 km/hr
Mumbai LTT - Madgaon AC Double Decker Express arriving at Panvel railway station

11085/11086 Mumbai LTT - Madgaon AC Double Decker Express is a Double Decker train of Indian Railways, which is the first of its type to be introduced. It was accommodated with latest stainless steel LHB Coaches. It links Mumbai and Madgaon, an important town in Goa.[3]

Coaches

The 11085/11086 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Madgaon AC Double Decker Express as of 2015 had 8 AC Chair Car & 2 EOG cars. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended depending on demand.

Service

The 11085/11086 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Madgaon AC Double Decker Express was first introduced on 7 December 2015. As of 2015 it ran thrice a week.

It covers the distance of 750 kilometres in 12 hours as 11085Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Madgaon AC Double Decker Express (47 km/hr) & 12 hours as 11086 Madgaon Lokmanya Tilak Terminus AC Double Decker Express (47 km/hr). With maximum speed of 100 km/hr.

Traction

It has been hauled by a WDG-3A engine from the Kalyan shed.

References

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