Dadar–Ratnagiri Passenger

Dadar–Ratnagiri Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Konkan Railway that runs between Dadar and Ratnagiri. It is currently being operated with 50103/50104 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4]

Dadar–Ratnagiri Passenger
Overview
Service typePassenger
First service1998
Current operator(s)Konkan Railway
Route
TerminiDadar
Ratnagiri (RN)
Stops36
Distance travelled336 km (209 mi)
Average journey time9h 10m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)50103/50104
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLHB coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock1
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
ElectrificationYes (WCAM 2)
Operating speed37 km/h (23 mph) average with halts

Average speed and frequency

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The 50103/Dadar–Ratnagiri Passenger runs with an average speed of 37 km/h and completes 336 km in 9h 10m. The 50104/Ratnagiri–Dadar Passenger runs with an average speed of 38 km/h and completes 336 km in 8h 50m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

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The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 2 Second Sitting
  • 13 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed-based WCAM 2 or WCAM 3 electric locomotive from Ratnagiri to Diva and vice versa. This was the first train on Konkan Railway to have an electric locomotive.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 50101/50102 Ratnagiri–Madgaon Passenger and rake is maintained by Madgaon coaching depot.

Schedule

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50103/50104 – runs daily.

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Arrival station Arrival time
50103 DR Dadar 3:20 Ratnagiri 12:50 AM (night)
50104 RN Ratnagiri 05:30 AM Dadar 1:25 PM (same day)

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References

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