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Posted: Dec 15 2013 (11:16)
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Last Response: Dec 15 2013 (11:30)
6 Responses
Last Response: Dec 15 2013 (11:30)
Hi, could anyone tell me why all south bound trains, including Udyan express, have diesel locos between Mumbai and Pune, when electrification is available?
Diesel doesn't come anywhere close to electric as far as riding comfort and speed is concerned. Plus, I would assume there are environmental considerations with the ghats.
I see north-bound trains running on electric locos though. Is there a reason?
Diesel doesn't come anywhere close to electric as far as riding comfort and speed is concerned. Plus, I would assume there are environmental considerations with the ghats.
I see north-bound trains running on electric locos though. Is there a reason?
1 Public Posts - Sun Dec 15, 2013
The issue is that beyond Pune there is no electrification. So there is no point in doing a loco change after 150 kms at Pune for trains heading south. Many trains have diesel locos in order to save time and operational constraints. Eg- Many times uttar sampark kranti and jammu rajdhani have diesel locos though route uptill jallandhar is electrified. Even Pooja exp from Ajmer to Jammu has deisel loco inspite more than half its route being electrified.
4 Public Posts - Sun Dec 15, 2013