Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon AC Double Decker Express
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11085/11086 & 11099/11100 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon Junction AC Double Decker Express was the Double Decker trains of Indian Railways, which were the first of its type to be introduced. They are accommodated with latest stainless steel LHB coach. They link Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra and Madgaon, an important town in Goa through Konkan Railway. The Double Decker express was discontinued by railways due to less occupancy and substituted with a regular express equipped with LHB coachin November 2022.
Coaches
The 11085/11086 & 11099/11100 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon Junction AC Double Decker Express as of 2019 had 6 AC Chair Car & 2 EOG cars. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended depending on demand.
Service
11085/11086 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon Junction AC Double Decker Express was first introduced on 7 December 2015. As of 2019 it runs twice a week. The 11099/11100 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon Junction AC Double Decker Express was first introduced on 15 June 2019. It runs weekly.
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