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Mumbai–Pune Passenger
Mumbai – Pune passenger was a daily slow passenger train connecting the cities of Mumbai and Pune. This train originated from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and terminated at Pune Junction. This train used to travel via Kalyan and used to stop at all stations on the route. However this was shut down due to inconvenience by Central Railway because this created congestion to Mumbai CST–Pandharpur Fast Passenger, Mumbai CST–Bijapur Fast Passenger and Mumbai CST–Sainagar Shirdi Fast Passenger. It used to operate as 1325 from Mumbai to Pune and 1326 from Pune to Mumbai. It used to leave Mumbai at 22:50 and leave Pune at 23:40. See also * Mumbai CST–Sainagar Shirdi Fast Passenger * Mumbai CST–Pandharpur Fast Passenger * Sister trains Mumbai–Pune: ** Via Kalyan *** Deccan Express *** Deccan Queen *** Indrayani Express *** Mumbai–Pune Intercity Express *** Sinhagad Express ** Via Panvel *** Pragati Express The Pragati Superfast Express is a daily Intercity E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Bombay station code: CSMT ( mainline)/ST ( suburban)), is a historic railway terminus and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The terminus was designed by a British born architectural engineer Frederick William Stevens from an initial design by Axel Haig, in an exuberant Italian Gothic style. Its construction began in 1878, in a location south of the old Bori Bunder railway station,Page 64 and was completed in 1887, the year marking 50 years of Queen Victoria's rule. In March 1996 the station name was changed from Victoria Terminus to "Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus" (with station code CST) after Shivaji, the 17th-century warrior king who employed guerrilla tactics to contest the Mughal Empire and found a new state in the western Marathi-speaking regions of the Deccan Plateau. Quote: "Quote: "Amidst this fragmented political environment a new polity emerged in the Marathi-speak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pune Junction
Pune Junction railway station (station code: PUNE) is the main railway junction of the city of Pune, India. It is one of the major railway junctions in Maharashtra. Pune Junction consists of 6 platforms. It also has a suburban train network. It has two accesses, from HH Aga Khan Road on the south and Raja Bahadur Mills Road from the north. It is controlled and regulated by the Pune Police and Central Reserve Police Force. History The first passenger train in India ran on 16 April 1853 on the track laid by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai to . The GIPR line was extended to in 1854, then on the south-east side to via Palasdari railway station at the foot of the Western Ghats in 1856. While construction work was in progress across the Bhor Ghat, GIPR opened the – track to the public in 1858. The Pune railway station opened in 1858. The Bhor Ghat incline connecting Palasdari to Khandala was completed in 1862, thereby conne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyan
Kalyan (Pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, [kəljaːɳ]) is a city on the banks of Ulhas River in Thane district of Maharashtra state in Konkan division. It is governed by Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation. Kalyan is a subdivision (Taluka) of Thane district. Kalyan and its neighbouring township of Dombivli jointly form Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, abbreviated as KDMC. It is a founding city of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Kalyan is the 7th biggest city in Maharashtra and 29th in India. Etymology The name 'Kalyan' is believed to be from Kalyan Swami, a great disciple of Sadguru Samartha Ramdas Swami who arrived at Durga Devi Temple on Fort Durgadi, which was won by Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In Colonial India, the British Raj referred this city as ''Kallian'', ''Cullian'', or ''Calliannee''. File:Kalyan 1857.jpg, A post 1857 map by John Tallis focused on the events of the Rebellion. The author spells Kalyan as "KALYAN LANJA"/"Calliannee". File:Kalyan 188 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Railway Zone
Central Railway (abbreviated CR) is one of the 19 zones of Indian Railways. Its headquarters is in Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. It has the distinction of operating the first passenger railway line in India, which opened from Mumbai to Thane on . History The railway zone was formed on 5 November 1951 by grouping several government-owned railways, including the Great Indian Peninsula Railway, the Scindia State Railway of the former princely state of Gwalior, Nizam State Railway, Wardha Coal State Railway and the Dholpur Railways.Rao, M.A. (1988). ''Indian Railways'', New Delhi: National Book Trust, p.42 The Central Railway zone formerly included large parts of Madhya Pradesh and part of southern Uttar Pradesh, which made it the largest railway zone in India in terms of area, track mileage and staff. These areas became the new West Central Railway zone in April 2003. The Central Railway General Manager's official residence (erstwhile GIPR agent's residence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai CST–Pandharpur Fast Passenger
Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second-most populous city in India after Delhi and the eighth-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 20 million (2 crore). As per the Indian government population census of 2011, Mumbai was the most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore) living under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai CST–Sainagar Shirdi Fast Passenger
The 51033/51034 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus - Sainagar Shirdi Fast Passenger is an express train belonging to Indian Railways that run between Mumbai CSMT and Sainagar Shirdi in India. It operates as train number 51033 from Mumbai CSMT to Sainagar Shirdi and as train number 51034 in the reverse direction. Coaches The 51033/51034 Shirdi Fast Passenger presently has 1 AC 3 tier, 2 Sleeper Class & 6 General Unreserved coaches also has two SLR coaches for ladies. As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. Service The 51033 Mumbai CSMT - Shirdi Fast Passenger covers the distance of 455 kilometres in 12 hours 00 mins (37.92 km/hr) & 11 hours 30 mins as 51034 Shirdi - Mumbai CSMT Fast Passenger (39.57 km/hr). Traction A Dual traction WCAM 3 loco from Kalyan shed hauls the train from Mumbai CSMT until Sainagar Shiridi. Timetable 51033 Shirdi Fast Passenger leaves M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deccan Express
The Deccan Express is an express train that leaves daily at 3:15pm, plying between the cities of Pune and Mumbai in India, a distance of 192 km and at 7:00am from Mumbai to Pune. Services The Deccan Express was launched much earlier in the 1960s for commuters travelling from Mumbai CST to . The train is operated by Indian Railways, coming under the Central Railway zone and it is one of the six-point-to-point express trains which carry thousands of passengers daily between Pune and Mumbai. The other five being the Sinhagad Express, Pragati Express, Deccan Queen, Indrayani Express and Intercity Express. Deccan Express is named from Deccan Plateau where Pune city is located. Traction This train is hauled end to end by a Kalyan-based WCAM-3. Currently this train hauls end to end by a Ajni WAP-7 locomotive. Timetable The 11007 Deccan Express leaves Mumbai CST at 7 am and arrives at at 11:05 am. While on the return journey, the 11008 Deccan Express leaves Pune at 15: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deccan Queen
The 12123 / 12124 Deccan Queen is a daily Indian passenger train service operated by the Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways connecting the cities of Mumbai and Pune. Introduced on June 1, 1930, the Deccan Queen was India's "first superfast train, first long-distance electric-hauled train, first vestibuled train, the first train to have a ‘women-only’ car, and the first train to feature a dining car". The service name comes from the Marathi nickname "" (Queen of the Deccan), a popular nickname for Pune. Deccan Queen is currently the fastest train service linking Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Pune Junction. It has an average operating speed of including stops, and a top speed of . The train's long history and common use as a commuter train has gained it significant popularity, including annual celebrations of its "birthday" on June 1 at Pune Junction. It was hauled by a Kalyan-based WCAM-3 end to end up until June 2022. From June 2022, its upgraded coache ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indrayani Express
The 22105/22106 Indrayani Superfast Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Mumbai CSMT and Pune Junction in India. It is a daily service and is named after the river Indrayani flowing near Pune. The train earlier numbered as 1021 while running from Mumbai to Pune and 1022 from Pune to Mumbai, has now been upgraded to superfast and renumbered as 22105 (Mumbai CSMT - Pune Junction) and 22106 (Pune Junction - Mumbai CSMT). The train had white and royal blue livery with red bands. On 2 February 2020 it was upgraded to LHB coaches. Coaches The Indrayani Express presently has two AC Chair Cars, eight General Second Class, two General Second Class coaches reserved for pass holders, and five General Unreserved coaches. As is customary with Indian Railways, coaches are added/removed as per the demand. This train shares its rake with the Pune Solapur Intercity Express, and operational control is with Central Railways. Service The Indr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai–Pune Intercity Express
The 12127/12128 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus - Pune Junction Intercity Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Mumbai CSMT and Pune Junction in India. It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12127 from Mumbai CSMT to Pune Junction and as train number 12128 in the reverse direction. History The train was introduced in 2004 in place of Mumbai-Pune Shatabdi Express, a 10 coach air conditioned train that used to run with AC chair car and 2 End-On-Generation coaches. The Shatabdi Express ran almost empty despite being given a good priority on the route with fewer stops and more speed, due to high fares and increased demands for a "middle class friendly" train, and was thus discontinued. Coaches The Mumbai Pune Intercity Express has 2 AC chair cars, 8 general second class, 4 general second class coaches unreserved, and 2 generator car coaches. Total = 16 As is customary with Indian Railways, coaches are added/remo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinhagad Express
The Sinhagad Express is an Intercity Express train which plies daily between the cities of Pune and Mumbai in India. It is operated by the Indian Railways and comes under the Central Railway zone and is one of the six point-to-point express trains which carry thousands of passengers daily between Pune and Mumbai, the other five being Pragati Express, Deccan Queen, Deccan Express, Indrayani Express and Intercity Express. Sinhgad Express is named after the fort of Sinhgad which means a Lion's Fort located in Pune. Schedule Sinhagad Express departs from Pune Junction at 06:05 IST and reaches Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai at 09.55 IST. It leaves Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai on the same day at 17:50 IST and reaches Pune Junction at 21:50 IST on the same day. It covers a distance of 192 km in one direction during its journey. Its train number is 11010 while travelling from Pune to Mumbai, whereas the train number is 11009 during the return journey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pragati Express
The Pragati Superfast Express is a daily Intercity Express train plying between Pune and Mumbai via . It is operated by the Central Railways, a zonal railway under the larger Indian Railways. Currently, it plies the distance of 187 km in 3 hours and 25 minutes. Coaches The Pragati Express currently has 2 AC Chair Car, 5 General Second Class, 5 General Second Class coaches reserved for Pass Holders, 1 Ladies coach and 2 Sleeper coaches. As is customary with Indian Railways, coaches are added/removed as per the demand. Starting November 2018, the Pragati Express has received major upgrades in terms of Uttakristha interiors and a new color scheme. Soon it will be attached LHB coach. Currently running with upgraded Utkrisht coaches. Service It was inaugurated on 27 December 1991 as an alternative to the most popular train on this sector the Deccan Queen. It is one of the six point-to-point express trains meant for intercity travel between Mumbai and Pune that carry thousan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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