Mumbai–Chennai Mail
Mumbai Mail | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 15 March 1871 | ||||
| Current operator | Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Chennai Egmore (MS) | ||||
| Stops | 34 as 22157, 31 as 22158 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,289 km (801 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 23 hours 23 minutes as 22157 Mumbai–Chennai Mail, 23 hours 5 minutes as 22158 Chennai–Mumbai Mail | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number | 22157 / 22158 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Classes | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-Catering available At CSMT; and every other station from Kalaburagi | ||||
| Other facilities | Bedroll given In AC Coaches | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | 100% | ||||
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum 55 km/h (34 mph) including halts. | ||||
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The 22157 / 22158 Mumbai CSMT – Chennai Egmore Superfast Mail is a train belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railway zone that runs between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus & Chennai Egmore in India. It was earlier known as Bombay–Madras Mail.
It operates as train number 22157 from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Chennai Egmore and as train number 22158 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu.
History
The Mumbai-Chennai Mail service started on March 15, 1871 as Bombay-Madras Mail. Until 1997, this train used to cover 1,284 kilometres (798 mi) in 30 hours 00 mins via Renigunta -Guntakal line at an average speed of 42.80 km/h (27 mph) . After Guntakal - Bangalore Line was converted to Broad Gauge in 1997, the train was diverted to run via Bangalore, having a reversal there & covering 1,507 kilometres (936 mi) in 30 hours, running at an average speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) . In 2002, the route was reverted back to the Renigunta -Guntakal line. Journey took 28 hours 30 mins at an average speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). Finally in 2019, Mumbai-Chennai Mail was upgraded to Superfast express, drastically reducing journey time to 23 hrs 30 mins at average speed of 55 km/h (34 mph). As part of Indian Railways’ ongoing rolling stock modernization programme, the train was equipped with LHB coaches for the first time on 14 January 2025, replacing the long used ICF coaches. This marked a major milestone in the train’s history, bringing enhanced safety, improved ride quality, and compatibility with higher operational speeds, while continuing its legacy as a historic Mail service.
Coach composition
The train consists of:
- 2 AC Two Tier
- 3 AC Three Tier coaches
- 5 Sleeper Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 1 Sitting cum Luggage Rake
- 1 End-On-Generation, Brake Cum Luggage Car
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLR | GS | GS | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A1 | A2 | GS | GS | EOG |
Service
The 22157 Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Mail covers the distance of 1,289 km (801 mi) in 23 hours 23 mins (55 km/h) and in 23 hours 15 mins as 22158 Chennai Egmore–Mumbai CSMT Mail (55 km/h).
Route
The 22157 / 22158 Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore Mail runs from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) via Kalyan Junction, Karjat, Pune Junction, Daund Junction, Solapur Junction, Kalaburagi Junction, Wadi Junction, Adoni, Guntakal Junction, Gooty Junction, Yerraguntla Junction, Kadapa, Renigunta Junction, Arakkonam Junction, Perambur to Chennai Egmore.
Traction
As the entire Chennai-Mumbai line is electrified, this train is hauled end to end by a Royapuram-based WAP-7.
Operation
It runs on a daily basis.
Rake sharing
It shares its rakes with 22153/22154 Chennai Egmore-Salem Superfast Express.
Gallery
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11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express – AC 2 tier coach
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11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express – AC 3 tier coach
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Mumbai CSMT – MGR Chennai Central Mail – Sleeper Class coach
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11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express – Pantry coach
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11042 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express about to be shunted off to the marshalling yard
References
- "11027 Mumbai-Chennai Mail crossing Udyan at Boroti – YouTube". 17 April 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2014 – via YouTube.
- "Chennai Mail Crossing Udyan Express – YouTube". 22 July 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2014 – via YouTube.
- "Southern Railway Welcomes You". sr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- "Five stops to Chennai in less than 20 hours & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Daily News and Analysis. 9 April 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
External links
- Mumbai Chennai Mail
- Chennai Mumbai Mail
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.