The train was introduced on 1 May 1998 as Mangalore-Kurla Express.[2] The Matsyagandha Express travels through some of the very difficult terrains of India.[3] Matsyagandha Express ( Train number 02619 run as special) travelling from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Mumbai (LTT) to Mangaluru Central became first train to take Roha-Veer double line on Konkan railway route on 30 August 2021 at 7.30p.m.[4] It is the best train to travel daily from Mumbai to Mangaluru in 16.5 hours. The Mangaluru Central Lokamanya Tilak Mangaluru Central Matsyagandha Superfast Express runs with brand new LHB Coaches from 18/02/2025 from Lokamanya Tilak Terminus Mumbai and LHB from Mangaluru Central in 17/02/2025.
History
The Matsyagandha Express was named by Mr. Ramchandra Sawalekar, a gazetted officer in the Indian Navy. Matsyagandha literally means "Fragnance of Fish" - the appellation was given since the train runs along the fishing coast of Western India adjoining the Arabian Sea–Konkan Railway route. The name is based on a character from the epic Mahabharata, Satyavati who was dubbed the moniker of Matsyagandha due to the fragrance of fish that emanated from her. Matsyagandha is also a famous Marathi musical play written by Vasant Kanetkar.[5] The train has become important link and emotional chord for natives of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts living in Mumbai and surrounding cities.
12619 Matsyagandha Express departs Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Mumbai at 15.20 and reaches Mangaluru Central (MAQ) at 7.30 A.M. next day, while 12620 Matsyagandha Express departs Mangaluru Central(MAQ)railway station at 14.35 and reaches Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Mumbai at 6.35 next day. However, during monsoon (rainy season) the train has different time table. The monsoon time table of Konkan railway Corporation Limited is generally from 15 June to 30 September of every year.
Coach composition
The train was upgraded to modern LHB rake on February 18, 2025, with an MPS of 145 kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches:
1 AC II Tier coach
4 AC III Tier coaches
2 AC III Tier Economy coaches
9 Sleeper coaches
4 Sitting coaches
2 General coaches
1 General coach Divyangjan Friendly
1 Generator cars
Loco
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SLR
UR
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(Coach Position of 12619 Matsyagandha Express)
Rake Sharing 16347/16348 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangalore Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central Express
Accident
This service had a major accident on 16 June 2004, known as the Karanjadi train crash. It derailed and fell off a bridge after colliding with boulders on the tracks, killing 20 people near Karanjadi station.[6]
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