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Traveller behave..
Mar 01, 2022 05:35 AM838 Views (via Mobile)

Today I was travelled from kokankanya express kankavli to dadar S7, in my back compartment..there were some office boys..travelling from same root..whole night they shouting laughing, openly doing smoking even after telling by public..


Train management you should put on smoke alert machine or something that can stop people to smoke in public area which is even conjusted...


Mostly gets delayed by 2/3 hrs
Dec 02, 2019 11:35 AM1199 Views (via Mobile)

I would not suggest to travel on konkanya train from cst to madgaon as it delays mostly by 2 to 3 hrs. If you plan to travel on this train then please consider more 3 hrs and do not plan according to the timings mentioned in the chart or websites.


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India India
The train for Goa..
May 05, 2015 12:34 AM11459 Views

This is wanted to visit and make most of it in a short time and while I was not in a budget to invest in a flight I chose to go by train  and I started checking for trains and the trains which I found the best to travel was the Konkan Kanyakumari Express because of a number of reasons.


Firstly the Timings, the trains leaves at around 9:30 pm from CST and I love this timing because you can work all day and easily catch this train. A day saved, You dont have to wait for the next day to leave you can leave right after your work and utilize your leaves to the most.


The train runs on time, we reached Thivim exactly on time around 9 in the morning and that was good considering Indian trains. And the best part as you travel dutring night you can sleep in the train and you are fresh as you reach goa and ready for the fun.


I also found the train to be clean and good with a sweeper coming in our compartment once.


One word Recommended!


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Technological Marvel - Konkan Railways
Dec 14, 2012 08:07 AM6343 Views

Cant agree more on other viewers review on mouthshut, its just a awesome ride and experience of lifetime. Please check some scenic route of Indian Railways . It has Awesome route


Konkan Kanyakumari exp!!!
Jan 13, 2012 01:16 PM7709 Views

Konkan kanya exp is going from Mumbai to Goa, and covers all main station of Konkan area. this train starting from Mumbai CST and destination is Madgaon Jn (Goa).. train timing of this train is very comfortable. It's departure time from CST is 23.05 and its arrived time @Madgaon is 10.45..


Most of the time I am going to Rdiganta_bgiri by this train only.. seats are very comfortable.. On board facility also good. I have only one problem about this train and that is its frequency, Only one train per day..Train look not much attractive but its seats are very comfortable :P


Konkan Kanyakumari Exp review.
Sep 04, 2010 11:09 AM11591 Views

Here I am giving my opinion on konkan kanyakumari express, which goes from Mumbai central to goa, I am staying in Mumbai right now but my permanent place is near to ratnagiri, So I used to travel by konkan kanya train from mumbai to goa in vacation, this train is really very convenient for me to go to my village because of many good features.


Frequency of this train is also good, it is on daily basis still it travels about 760kms. It covers this distance in 10 hours, many people travel by this train from mumbai to goa in vacation, so there is lots of rush, because of that booking get started before one month and it get packed within few days only. This train covers almost all stations in between mumbai to goa so it is very useful  for many people, there are lots of facility provided in the train such as food , sleeper coach, and another hawkers... food provided in train is really good and you will get very nice feeling while eating this food, many types of snacks available there(Bhel, Vada paw-famous of chiplun, chiki and many more.....), there is another one good facility available in this train is charging your mobile, laptop etc.


Konkan kanya offers breathtakingly beautiful sights to the commuters , unexplored destination with natural charms and promises of improved economy. Konkan kanya connects stations such as Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Khed, Chiplun, Chiplun, Sangmeshwar, Ratnagiri, Rajapur, Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi, Tivim, Karmali, Margao. Its departure time from mumbai cst is 22.30 and arrival time in margao is 8.30am next day.


So friends refer this train and enjoy your journey of konkan....


Netravathi Express
Jan 23, 2007 02:09 AM8686 Views

Before my marriage I was a frequent traveller on this particular train, It would take just 10 minutes ride from my house to the Kankanady Station at sharp at 12:15Pm She would never fail, her arrival would be felt by a distant rumbling sound announcing that she was approaching a familiar hooting from the train. Travelled rough most of the time, cause the general ladies was always empty exception for festival times, where I had to balance sometimes over bags and sleeping ladies, I still wonder how do they manage to do that, oh ofcourse we had foreigners for company at times.


Some how I managed to get a seat anywhere.This is where I learnt to sit and sleep.They say you need to count sheep to fall asleep, here I was left with no choice but count the stations starting with Surathkal, Udupi, Kundapur, Bhatkal, Honnavar, Ankola, Karwar, Cancona, Madgao - Karmali and at every station a bunch of characters would alight, hurry and finally settle down, but each station a beauty of its own, till my final destination Karmali in North Goa, I have always been transported on time around 5.30-6 Am early morning. I always travel light but I recall my collegue had brought in a Giant Jackfruit for me, and I did take it with me from Kankanady to Karmali.


Most of the journey was in pitch dark, but it would be bright by morning, and watching the crossing of Zuari Bridge was a real treat, What amazes me even till this day, is the moment you enter Goa, the air is filled with the fragrant spices, I have never felt this any other place, the atmosphere itself is unpolluted, the surrounding sceaneary with green foliage is breathtaking.Lots of tunnels to be crossed, these were the times I would pray to almighty to protect me and every one travelling in the train from all harm and danger. Train journey has always been a plesant one for me.


Konkani Girls & Konkan Railways - Total Delight!!
Jul 28, 2006 02:04 PM14021 Views

Blame it on the extra long journey duration in Ac environs, exclusive usage rights of both side seats, the sumptuous and continuous culinary procession characteristic of a Rajdhani Express, or on the die-hard romantic (who are you searching for? Its me, duh!) or on what you must, but my heart is a-singing and I must do this!


Hey, I promise not to write a single review again on the Railways, but please hear me out on this one!


Sorry for this wrong category, but this is the closest I found to Konkan Railway.


In case you have started doubting if my loyalties have shifted to the Railways in just a coupla weeks, I still wont hold it against you! But please, read on!


Aur Kya Hota?? Curtains drawn, a huge window to the scenic outside world, a soft pillow and warm blanket to prop up and a full 14 hours in the exclusive company of a luscious and curvaceous lady, clad in velvet green, with water droplets lining her lovely mane,glowing in the rays of the sun in the natural splendour of blossomed youth, proud to adorn such an embodiment of the best of feminine traits! {All you guys there who already have your eyeballs hanging out just on will power and tongues slurping at my luck, relax!}. Some guys have all the luck! But then, I should add the name of the lady, who is known to the English-speaking as Ms Natu Re (pronounced Ney Cheh, similar to a certain fragrant variety of fried rice in Kerala!}. What a let down, eh? Well, did you ever hear about “a chic in the hand is better than two behind the bush?” J


Aah, which of those lovely jungles did I get lost in? Hmmm..Without further ado (I’m quite scared of the Laxman Rekha of 8, now 7.5K, on MS Reviews!}, may I introduce to you, the Konkan Railway – the completely refreshing, ravishing, captivating and mind-numbingly quiet younger sisterof India’s many rail networks.


The domain(and here I may err a little, as it is an estimation of the mind than the regulation on paper!} extends from Panvel, outside Mumbai, to Kankanadi, off Mangalore – a lovely train journey which can take you between 14-18 hours {though I once spent 40, due to a monsoon-related delay of 18 hours at Ratnagiri, which is anyway de rigeur (Abha, right spelling?) on this network from June to August}, depending on the train you take.


Green is the colour of the dayand Nature fresh is, in these parts, more than just Chakki-ka-Atta! Life-buoy is what you feel even midway through it and De-Lux is the byword for levels of mental comfort. You may or may not shave, depending on whether you are Man1/Man2, Man/Woman or Woman1/Woman2 (!), but “Konkan da Jawaab Nahin” is what you will exclaim when you exit the route, and, you don’t need to be a Kapil Dev to say that!{Mayank,did I do some justice to the Prahlad Kakkar in you?}


Another reason I am writing is that the Konkan is like Katrina Kaif (or, Bips, if you say so!)…”Everyone wants to, but hardly anone has been there!” {I already hear MagS battering down that poor keyboard, J) By virtue of location, handicapped by non-necessity and the spurt of low-cost air fares, most of you would not have had experience of this beauty (the Konkan, I mean!), but suffices to say – Delays or no delays, if you love travel, if you love to see Nature at her resplendent best, if the romantic in you kicks alive seeing pure white, frothy waterfalls in the midst of lush green trees covering curvy mountains, if you love the smell of rain-on-earth, or if you just want a serene journey sans human noise and beggars, the Konkan Experience is a must-have. Things only get better if you have the instrumental of an old Hindi romantic number in your ears.


The stations on this route are few and new and there is generally just one big platform (barring about 4 stations, including Madgaon, the gate to Goa {even without contests!} and Ratnagiri {of alphonso mango fame}). You would be lucky to find much in the guise of grub, but then, most trains have a fairly decent pantry.


The Konkan Rail takes you through a large number of vistas. Key among them are a multitude of tunnels, including the largest in Asia at 4.5 km, near Ratnagiri. I have had the privilege of a visit to the Control Room over this tunnel (being a fauji helps, you see!). The Control Room is manned round the clock and located above the midspan of the tunnel and has a display indicating entry, movement and exit of trains within the tunnel, which is divided into 3 sections for safety and maintenenca purposes. There are 2 evacuation ladders leading up, to the hill top and extensive ventilation arrangements to ensure instant and effective removal of diesel smoke.


The route also takes you along one of the nation’s highest bridges, from atop which you can see the small river snaking its way down below, flanked by cliffs, trees and goats. Population isn’t much in these areas, and you may well find more goats and cows than men and women (in case you were missing them!). {Incidentally, even a drive along this route is a marvellous experience}.


The railway stations are Spartan, but chic and often use coconut leaves, bamboo and other natural building materials in good measure. They are hence elegant, simple and different from the run-of-the-mill crowded, dirty and noisy city ones.


A word for those who crib…either about delays, or about the single lane at most places, or the water logging (a natural wonder that within 10 minutes of the rain ceasing, the water totally drains away from the rail zone)……Try thinking of how one Mr Sreedharan (again, in his pre-Delhi Metro avtar!) managed to lead his team just creating such a useful, short, arduous and scenic rail route through the very foundations of the mighty Western Ghats, during the course of which tens of labourers gave their ‘Yesterdays’ for our ‘Today’!


Book in advance, as the route runs full. The route goes down from Maharashtra, through Goa and ends in South Karnataka. The rush is partly due to its being the shortest (and often, only) rail route to most places en route, partly due to hordes of tourists using it to reach Goa in laid back mode and peace, with a larger wallet, and then… partly because of my genre – those who will only travel Konkan depite other marginally shorter routes – cos we are just addicted to it. Personally for me, its been 8 years of regular travel on the Konkan Railway, and, I shall have it no other way by rail….all cos it’s the only one which makes my heart sing (lucky theres no one else nearby!)…..


“Country Rails, take me Home….To the Place I Belong…..” { John Denver, excuse moi!}


Its WOW! Its Konkan! And its Marvellous!


`````Commenton this or not, but don’tever missthe sheer delightof a rail journeythrough the Konkans!``````


….else, you will always feel “ I aint dunnit yet!”


Ciao n Bon Voyage!


Shyam



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Comfortable and happy journey
Dec 19, 2003 12:53 PM9491 Views

How you wish that you travel to your destination and alight from the train fresh as you boarded the train? Thats exactly what I experienced with my 2 time journey in Kokan Kanya to Goa. Journey in trains were never so comfortable and enjoying. I am specially talking about the 3 tire A/C compartment in the train. The ticket for Goa from Bombay is very reasonable. Be sure that you have a confirm ticket. The train leave Bombay CST(VT) station at 10:50 pm. I board the train at Dadar station which comes around 11:00 pm. As soon as you step inside u will be greeted by the chill air inside this A/C compartment. The seats are ok but not very good. Yea but the A/C system is better. You will feel cold in the night. The best thing about this trains is that there are attendants around for your help. ( I dont know if it is available in other classes). They will offer you blankets, pillows and bedsheets. Please remember that they even has cloth napkins, which they give on demand (if u forget to take your own). Then there are guard in the train who take rounds of the compartment at regular intervals. So there is a sense of security. Also I noticed that they even has cell phones on demand available on the train. You have to pay for the service. So if yo want to do an urgent call u can avail of this facility on board. The toilets are not so good but its ok for use. This train also have a pantry car on board. Earlier the food cost was included in the ticket only, but now they have discontinued. You have to buy food, people come around selling all sorts of food and drink stuff. But this can be annoying too at times. The vendors come and go at a regular intervals and disturb you, so forget about privacy (if you are not in a cabin). And if you seated at the entrance u tended to get more disturb, because the vendors keep on opening the door. In the A/C you have a good night sleep and you wake up in Goa. Get up wash your face, have a good tea/coffee and break fast, get ready cause Goa is here. The train reaches Goa at around 10:30 (if the train is on time). As you get down you have a fresh feeling, just ready to jump in the hot waters of Goa. Have a good holidays as you waive off Kokan Kanya!!!!


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