Kalyan WCAM-2P hauling 12126 Pune-Mumbai CSMT Pragati Express crosses Jambrung cabin towards Karjat via the Nagnath Line (3rd line).
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 thousands of regular commuters. The other five being the Sinhagad Express, Deccan Queen, Deccan Express, Indrayani Express and the Intercity Express. The Pragati Express takes a different route. It takes the single line electrified route between Karjat and Panvel and continues towards Diva from where it continues the rest of journey towards Mumbai CST. Thus it completely bypasses the Karjat - Kalyan...
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Pragati Express now runs with Utkrisht coaches.
Video shot on 9th March, 2014.