Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon AC Double Decker Express
Overview | |
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Service type | Double Decker |
Status | Running [1] |
Locale | Maharashtra & Goa |
First service | 7 Dec 2015[2] |
Current operator(s) | Central Railways |
Route | |
Termini | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Madgaon railway station (MAO) |
Stops | 9 |
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 |
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[update] 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[update] 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.