The Mumbai Central–Valsad Fast Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and . It is currently being operated with 59023/59024 train numbers on a daily basis.VERY HEAVY RAINS IN VALSAD REGION AFFECTS RAILWAY TRAFFICMajor block between Saphale- Vaitarna for launching of main girder on 1 May 2016WR UPDATES FOR LONG DISTANCE TRAINSSERVICES ON ALL FOUR TRACKS RESTORED AT 8.30 AMOld-timers recollect double-decker days

This train along with Flying Ranee were the only trains which used Non-AC Double deckers rake, until they had to be discontinued after they completed their codal life.

Average speed and frequency

The 59023/Mumbai Central–Valsad Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 195 km in 4h 45m. The 59024/Valsad–Mumbai Central Fast Passenger runs with an average speed of 44 km/h and completes 195 km in 4h 20m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

earlier was run with Double Decker coach in Utkrisht livery. The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

16 General Unreserved 4 First Class Unreserved 2 First Class Ladies Unreserved 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotive from Mumbai Central to Valsad and vice versa.

See also

Mumbai Central railway station Valsad railway station Flying Ranee

Notes

References

External links

59023/Mumbai Central–Valsad Fast Passenger India Rail Info 59024/Valsad–Mumbai Central Fast Passenger India Rail Info