Service type Mail/Express Current operator(s) Konkan Railway | Stops 18 | |
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First service January 25, 1998; 19 years ago (1998-01-25) Start Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSTM) | ||
The Konkan Kanya Express is a Superfast Indian Railways train running between Mumbai and Madgaon on the Konkan Railway route.
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Background
The train covers the 579.8 kilometres (360.3 mi) journey in about 13 hours 25 minutes. It is an important train link serving people along the coastal areas of Maharashtra and Goa. Its average speed is 49 kilometres per hour (30 mph). The KJM WDP4B or WDP4 loco is in charge of the train. This train shares its rake with Mandovi Express.
Traction
As the route is not completely electrified, a Hubli based WDP-4 or WDG-4 locomotive haul the train from end to end.
References
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