Mahakoshal Express

Train in India

Mahakoshal ExpressOverview

Service type| Express
Locale| Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
First service| 1 October 1976; 47 years ago (1976-10-01)
Current operator(s)| West Central Railway
Route
Termini| Jabalpur Junction (JBP)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops| 27
Distance travelled| 957 km (595 mi)
Average journey time| 16 hours 50 minutes
Service frequency| Daily
Train number(s)| 12189 / 12190
On-board services
Class(es)| AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements| Yes
Sleeping arrangements| Yes
Catering facilities| On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilities| Large windows
Baggage facilities| Available
Technical
Rolling stock| LHB coach
Track gauge| 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed| 57 km/h (35 mph) average with halts

The 12189 / 12190 Mahakoshal Express is a daily Express train of the Indian Railways, which runs between Jabalpur Junction railway station of Jabalpur, one of the important cities and military cantonment hub of the Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station of Delhi, the capital city of India.

The name "Mahakoshal Express" has been given as the city of Jabalpur is located on the region of Mahakoshal, hence the name.

## Arrival and departure[edit]

* Train no.12189 departs from Jabalpur daily at 18:10 hrs, reaching Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station of Delhi the next day at 11:35 hrs.[1]
* Train no.12190 departs from Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station of Delhi, daily at 16:10 hrs, reaching Jabalpur the next day at 09:35 hrs.[2]

## Route & halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

* Jabalpur Junction
* Katni Junction
* Maihar
* Satna
* Chitrakutdham Karwi
* Banda
* Mahoba Junction
* Jhansi Junction
* Gwalior Junction
* Dholpur
* Agra Cantt.
* Mathura Junction
* Ballabhgarh
* Hazrat Nizamuddin.

## Coach composition[edit]

The train consists of 21 coaches:

* 1 AC I tier
* 2 AC II tier
* 5 AC III tier
* 9 sleeper coaches
* 2 un-reserved
* 2 Power car

## Average speed and frequency[edit]

The train runs with an average speed of 55 km/h. The train runs on a daily basis.

## Traction[edit]

Both train are hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Jabalpur Junction Junction and vice versa.

## Rake maintenance[edit]

The train is maintained by the Jabalpur Coaching Depot.

## See also[edit]

* Dayodaya Express
* Jabalpur Junction
* Bhopal Junction

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Mahakaushal Express (PT)/12189 Time Table/Schedule: Jabalpur/JBP to Hazrat Nizamuddin/NZM". India Rail Info.
2. ^ "Mahakaushal Express/12190 Time Table/Schedule: Hazrat Nizamuddin/NZM to Gwalior/GWL". India Rail Info.

* Hazrat Nizamuddin Jabalpur Mahakoshal Express Timetable
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* Indian Railways
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* 1974 railway strike in India
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Rail transport|

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See also|

* Indian Railways
* Bholu (mascot)
* Datia rail accident

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