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10104/Mandovi Express
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MAO/Madgaon Junction --> CSMT/Mumbai CSM Terminus

Updated: Dec 30 2023 (13:00) by ForeverRailfan^~
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Feb 26 2019 (23:02)   10104/Mandovi Express
rail_wala_moment
rail_wala_moment   117 blog posts
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Mandovi express-better known as "Foodie king","Foodie express",is a famous train among railfans and passengers too.The train is famous for 2 things:-Railfanning and Food.In terms of railfanning,you get a good number of crossings and overtakes.In terms of food,you get a ample number of choices to fulfill your tummy.!
Travelled on this train from Madgaon junction to Panvel Junction on 18/02/2019.Coach:-2nd ac tier.Here are my reviews:-

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far, the famous "ahuja caterers" provides the food on this train.You will get chicken biryani/chicken kolhapuri/chicken butter masala/Veg fried rice/Veg biryani/Veg pulav.See the menu card for more reference.
Another thing i'd wanna add is,if you are traveling all the way to mumbai cst,you will get dinner.! Shocked huh? I was also shocked when the pantry staff guy asked for dinner.Since i deboarded at panvel,i skipped.

Cleanliness:-The cleanliness in 2nd ac was excellent.Curtains was cleaned.Berths were having enough comfort.Overall,KR maintains this train "Very good".

Occupancy:-The train gets full packed by the time it reaches kudal.General coaches gets jam-packed.And when the train reaches Ratnagiri,there is no difference between Sleeper and General.In Ratnagiri-Panvel section,if you are travelling in sleeper section be careful from wl/rac passengers.Meanwhile, please opt for AC if travelling/without travelling family.

Punctuality:-Compared to down direction towards madgaon,wherein it runs late close to 2 hours almost daily,the Up direction run towards CST is very good,thanks to huge slack.My train departed Madgaon junction 15 mins late due to 12224 ers ltt durunto express departing on mandovi's 9.15 am slot.At karmali,22413 mao-nzm rajdhani overtook us.At kudal,we were around close to 2 hours late,but at evening when we crossed roha, the train was running 50 mins before time.!
In very rare circumstances it will get late otherwise ontime.

Railfanning:-The train doesn't get looped very much in mumbai side direction since it has first all a good number of halts and then it has to reach mumbai to work as 10111 csmt mao konkan kanya express.However,you get a good number of crossings enroute.

Avability:-Except season time, train runs empty normally.Its 2nd ac isn't having much demand although,it gets full too.Hence book in advance

Any point is missing/wrong u wanna add? please comment!

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Feb 26 2019 (23:13)
Somanko_ELST^~
Somanko_ELST^~   38653 blog posts
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Exactly. This and Konkan Kanya have the best catering service in IR. Once again great Coverage. Will travel after it gets LHBfied.
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Feb 26 2019 (23:20)
rail_wala_moment
rail_wala_moment   117 blog posts
Re# 4243527-2              
It needs LHB actually.Majority of KR/SWR stocks are too old.!!
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Feb 26 2019 (23:22)
Somanko_ELST^~
Somanko_ELST^~   38653 blog posts
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Coaches are regularly getting dispatched to KR. Hoping for LHBfication soon.
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Feb 28 2019 (14:18)
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sudhirgoa~   9366 blog posts
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I traveled by Mandovi around 10 years back and the food catered by Ahuja caterers was very good. Under their diet category, they supplied an eggless omelette. I am glad that the quality is still being kept up. Their history is remarkable. Their railway catering started some 35 years back, says their website: click here
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May 08 2017 (13:11)   10104/Mandovi Express
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proud_vikhrolian^~   3537 blog posts
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Updated Menu Card Of Mandovi Exp
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May 08 2017 (16:41)
Venkat BK   38 blog posts
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Even in this menu card, Prices are higher than IRCTC declaration. Pls check.
Ex; Tea/Coffee(Normal) is just 7.
Veg Thali shud be 50
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May 09 2017 (13:30)
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proud_vikhrolian^~   3537 blog posts
Re# 2268021-2              
Agree With You Sir, But If The Quality and Quantity Of Food Is Good Then The Cost Is Doesn't Matter For Me.
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May 09 2017 (13:42)
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Re# 2268021-3               Past Edits
this saturday they were charging 130 rs for veg thali in 13152. on asking for bill, the caterer told to get food on next station
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Aug 02 2017 (11:35)
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where do you get Masala dosa at Rs 25 bro. I think these prices are more than reasonable considering the quality.
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Aug 02 2017 (15:54)
SaurabhDubey^~
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Re# 2268021-5              
Haan dosa ka price kuch jyada hi reasonable hai. Samosa 30.ka tea 10 ki aur dosa 25 ka. Kuch jyda hi cheap hai
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Mar 17 2021 (14:19)
patilmayur58098
patilmayur58098   36 blog posts
Re# 2268021-6               Past Edits
sir , pantry guys food train mein bechne aate hain ya hame pantry car mein lene jana padega ? 🤔
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Mar 12 2014 (22:21)   10104/Mandovi Express
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Yash^~   10881 blog posts
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Best Train to enjoy Konkan Railway. Food King of Indian Railway. Best Coach Maintainance and one can enjoy Sleeper coach in 2S ticket fares. Railfans Favourite train to discover KR between Roha and Madgaon. Even being slow, it is King of Konkan.
Pics clicked by me during trip in this train
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Mar 12 2014 (23:11)
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Excellent,, where are these two way escalators, which stv???
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Mar 13 2014 (07:00)
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KishorWhoAJE2here~   8564 blog posts
Re# 1022488-2              
Best chance to arrive Late also ? Best chance to Miss the Onward Journey Booked Train also?
Looking at history of its late arrivals at MAO, I cancelled my tickets , though I had booked in advance CSTM MAO , MAO YPR.
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Mar 13 2014 (10:33)
MAO_Jan_Shatabdi~
MAO_Jan_Shatabdi~   15644 blog posts
Re# 1022488-3               Past Edits
Only Wednesday ko late, rest of the days 1 hours max delay hogi till Madgaon..
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Mar 13 2014 (11:14)
Yash^~   10881 blog posts
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Which Escalators?
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Mar 13 2014 (11:16)
Yash^~   10881 blog posts
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Ya. Wednesday ko 50105 ke piche hi rakhte hai Ratnagiri/Sawantwadi tak. Other Days it overtakes between Roha-Khed
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Mar 13 2014 (19:41)
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Why only Wednesdays it stays behind?
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Mar 13 2014 (22:36)
Yash^~   10881 blog posts
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Not Given Priority. Jyada crossings rehte hai so not allowed to go ahead early
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Mar 20 2014 (13:51)
Roncine~
Roncine~   136 blog posts
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Express running in line of passenger train
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Mar 20 2014 (17:41)
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