#Date of
#Introduction: 01.06.1973
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#Name: Panchavati means “Garden of Five Banyan Trees”. These trees were present during Lord Rama’s exile. Panchavati is an area in Nashik City, on the banks of the river Godavari. The area has immense religious importance, being one of the sites for Kumbh Mela. The area also has the famous Kala Ram Temple. Since the train connects Nashik District to Mumbai, it is termed Panchavati Express.
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#Regions:
#MH – Passes through Konkan & Khandesh regions, through Nashik, Thane and Mumbai Districts.
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#Zone: It passes through Central Railway – Mumbai and Bhusaval Divisions
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#Rivers: Mithi, Ulhas, Vaitarna
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#Language: It serves Marathi speaking belt
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#Physical regions: Passes through Kasara Ghats (Western Ghats)
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#Soils: It passes through regions having black alluvial soil and red soil.
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#State and
#Zone: It serves 1 state and 1 zone (Maharashtra, Central Railway) having 8 intermediate halts in both the directions.
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#Speed: Max average speed: 82 kmph between Igatpuri and Devlali
Min average Speed: 43 kmph between Mumbai CST and Dadar. The track MPS is 110, restricted usually to 105 kmph max and is further reduced in Thull Ghats
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#Base: Manmad Jn
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Miscellaneous
#Trivia:
a. Originally connected Nashik to Mumbai, later extended to Manmad
b. Used to run with Double Decker coaches a few years ago
c. Has the distinction of being host to a wedding on-board in its AC Chair Car coach recently
d. Connects Mumbai with Nashik, a region rich in onions and grapes.
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Photo Courtesy: All the pictures have been taken from the Train Gallery.
