Matsyaganda Express

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Matsyaganda Express is name of the train running between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Kurla, Mumbai) to Mangalore on daily basis.Matsyaganda literally means fragrance of fish. Probably the name might be given as trains runs through west coast of India adjoining Arabian sea.The trains through Konkan railway route. It can be said as emotional chord connecting natives of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts residing in Mumbai,Thane and Raigad districts with their native place.The train has become forum for people to connect with near and dear ones.The conversation in this train centers around native place,people,rituals and customs.

[edit] Train numbers and route

• Train 2619 - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus ( Kurla,Mumbai ) to Mangalore Matsyaganda express (Down).
• Train 2620 - Mangalore ( MAQ ) to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus ( LTT )Matsyaganda express (Up).

Important railway stations on Route of Matsyagandha express

• Mumbai
• Thane
• Panvel
• Chiplun
• Ratnagiri
• Madgaon
• Canacona
• Karwar
• Kumta
• Bhatkal
• Kundapura
• Udupi
• Mulki
• Surathkal
• Mangalore

[edit] External internet sites

• Matsyagandha Express - Up-to-the-minute Arrival/Departure/Running Status, Ticket Availability and Train Time Table for Matsyagandha Express and other Indian Railways trains
• See Matsyaganda
• See Timetable