The Miraj - Castlerock Express is an important train belonging to South western Railway zone that runs between Miraj Junction of Maharashtra and Castlerock Karnataka in India. It is currently being operated with 17333/17334 train numbers on a daily basis.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express trains in India |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Miraj (MRJ) Castlerock (CLR) |
| Stops | 21 |
| Distance travelled | 137 km (85 mi) |
| Average journey time | 2h 29m |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 17333/17334 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
Castlerock is a beautiful station bordering Karnataka & Goa and falls in the Brigganza Ghatt section.
Service
editThe 22145/Pandharpur–Miraj Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 137 km in 2h 29m. The 22146/Miraj–Pandharpur Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 137 km in 2h 29m.
Route and halts
editThe important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
editThe train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches:
- 9 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Pune Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Castlerock to Miraj and vice versa.
Rake share and direction reversal
editThe train shares its rake with 17331/17332 Miraj–Hubballi Express. Loco reversal is done at Londa Junction in up & down direction.
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
editExternal links
edit- 22145/Pandharpur–Miraj SF Express India Rail Info
- 22146/Miraj–Pandharpur SF Express India Rail Info
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