Finally, the day as arrived when a new era is going to begin on Konkan Railway (Roha-Ratnagiri Electrification). A CRS inspection train departed from CSMT towards Ratnagiri on 31st Mar 2021 at 6:45 AM. In return journey, E-Loco will lead the train in a high speed trial run. As per the arrival time of High Speed CRS Inspection Train, it was supposed to reach CSMT by 9:10 PM on same day, however, the train reached its destination approx. by 7:30-7:45 PM making the CRS inspection trials successful. Soon, we can see trains originating from Mumbai towards Ratnagiri and Madgaon powered by E-Locos.
The composition of CRS Inspection Train is as follows:
• KYN WDP-4D
• KYN WAP-7 (AOHed; Ex-Ajni)
• Observation car of KR SWR
• KR RA-1
• CR Two Tier AC Coach
• CR SLR Coach
• CR Inspection Car
• CR Pantry Car
• CR Observation Car
Turn up the volume and enjoy the awesome honking of Kalyan WDP-4D Beast……
Other picture credits goes to my friends Dhanush Chandan (Instagram Page: The Train Prem) and Shubham Mokashi (Instagram Page: the_railographer). Do check out their Instagram page for amazing pictures and videos……
Dhanush Chandan (The Train Prem): https://instagram.com/thetrainprem?igshid=359vrm8osr6a
Shubham Mokashi (the_railographer): https://instagram.com/the_railographer?igshid=ga5uny5iez9l
Roshan Rajeev's video: SHOT FROM GOPRO HERO 8: KR CRS INSPECTION TRIALS CSMT-ROHA-RATNAGIRI
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