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Jun 27 2022 (19:35)   12956/Jaipur - Mumbai Central SF Express (PT)
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Jaipur Mumbai Superfast AKA Gangaur Superfast
... Pride of JaipurЁЯТеЁЯТеЁЯТеЁЯФеЁЯФеЁЯФе
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Jun 22 2022 (19:21)   12985/Jaipur - Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express
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NWR's Fastest Train... Jaipur DEE Double Decker ExpЁЯФеЁЯФеЁЯФеЁЯФе
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Dec 03 2013 (07:23)   16216/Chamundi Express
 
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#knowyourtrain: Chamundi Express
Connects:Bangalore-Mysore
#History: This is one of the oldest trains running on the SBC-MYS line. It had it's RSA with Tippu and Kaveri Expresses in the old days of MG and steam. After Kaveri was extended to MAS, Tippu and Chamundi had RSA for a very long time. After the introduction of SMET ICE, Tippu started sharing rakes with Siddhaganga ICE and SMET ICE, while Chamundi Express was a standalone rake and had PF6 at SBC to herself. SBC-MYS Rajya Rani was introduced and Chamundi Express has it's RSA
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#Etymology: Mysore was originally called Mahishasurapura from where the demon Mahisha ruled. He obtained a boon that only a woman could cause his death. Thus, all the gods bestowed their powers on Devi Chamundi who killed the demon. on top a hill and made it her abode and to protect Mysore. The Chamundi Hills is THE must visit spot in Mysore. The hills offer a spectacular view of Mysore and a sight not to be missed.
#Loco: This train has run on YDM 4s, WDM 2,3A,Baldies and WDG 3A. It got KJM/UBL WDP 4 for a few months a couple of years back but went back to ALCOs. Now, the loco is a KJM WDP 4B.
#RSA:SBC-MYS Rajya Rani
#Livery: This train and RR run on Yellow and Red Mysore Sandal Livery.

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6 Public Posts - Tue Dec 03, 2013
Info Update
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Nov 18 2013 (20:45)   12188/Mumbai CSMT - Jabalpur Garib Rath Express
 
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Entry# 910147            Tags   Past Edits
#knowyourtrain
First Garib rath in Madhyabpradesh
#Garibrath-The Garib Rath (literally: "Poor Man's Chariot")
is a no-frills air-conditioned train started by the Indian Railways
in 2005 to provide cheaper air-conditioned travel to
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who could not afford normal fares of air conditioned class in normal trains
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#Zone- It cross only two zones
WCR
CR
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#States- Its cross only Two state According to stoppage
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#Rake-ICF rakes.
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#Loco-ET WDM 3A Form JBP-ET
KYN WCAM-2/3 FormET-CSTM
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16h 45m
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#Train belong ZONe-
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#Pantry/Catering-
NO Pantry Car
Catering Avbl
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#RSA-No RSA
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#Speed-Maximum speed NU To GAR 119 km/hour
Minimum speed GAI to PPI 37km/hour
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#Photo- google

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4 Public Posts - Tue Nov 19, 2013
General Travel
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Nov 08 2013 (17:07)   20624/Malgudi SF Express
 
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#Name:Malgudi Express
#Info:It is a day train running between Karnataka's two major cities,Bangalore (Yesvantapur) and Mysore.
#Etymology: It is named after the legendary fictional town created by RK Narayanji. RKji lived in Mysore for a long time. It is only apt that a train introduced between the city he called home and the city which inspired Malgudi. Malgudi,
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it is believed to be the combination of MALleswaram and basavanGUDI. Narayanji also took inspiration for the Malgudi station from the Malleswaram Railway station. The station is highlighted in two books,The Taalkative Man and The Guide.
#Regions: It connects the Old Mysore region with the New Bangalore area.
#Languages; Kannada
#Rivers: Kaveri, Shimsha, Arkavathy, Vrushabhavati
#Coaches: Unreserved
#RSA: Kaveri Express
#Loco:UBL WDP/G 4
#Trivia: It is an SR rake and only CBC Coupled ordinary train between SBC-MYS
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