Vsg Shm Exp 18048 Train Schedule

VSG SHM EXP (18048) runs from Goa to Kolkata. It departs from Vasco Da Gama station (VSG) at 06:30 from platform 1 and arrives at Kolkata Shalimar station (SHM) at 23:45. VSG SHM EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 2119 km between Goa and Kolkata. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 88.29166666666667 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Final chart for VSG SHM EXP is prepared at Goa usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

VSG SHM EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 20 coaches. It has 1 second ac coach, 4 third ac coaches and 9 sleeper coaches. The engine of the train reverses at Vishakapatnam station. The full coach composition is:

Engine--EOG--GEN--GEN--A1--B1--B2--B3--B4--S1--S2--S3--S4--S5--S6--S7--S8--S9--GEN--GEN--SLR

Goa is India's smallest state. Panaji is the capital of Goa while Vasco-de-gama is the largest city. Goa lies in the Konkan region. Goa's primary industry is tourism and it is a very famous tourist destination - popular with both domestic and international tourists. Goa has characteristic colourful houses, lush green fields and beaches. Lots and lots of beautiful beaches. Calangute, Baga and Anjuna in the north, Palolem and Colva in the south. Goa is also popular for nightlife. A lot of pubs and beachshacks remain open till late in night. Sunburn music festival takes place in Goa each year in December which also attracts a lot of tourists. Due to large number of beaches, water sports like parsailing, banana boat ride, jet skiing etc. are also popular here. Goa is also home to many churches. Best time to visit Goa is from November to February. It is not advisable to go during summer as it is extremely hot. Goa has an international airport. It is also well-connected by roads and rail.

Kolkata, also know as Calcutta is the capital city of West Bengal and is located at the bank of Hoogly river. It (then Calcutta) served as the capital of British-held territories in India until 1911, after which Delhi was made capital of India. No trip to Kolkata is complete without a visit to the Victoria Memorial, an architectural marvel built in Queen Victoria's name. It has an incredible museum inside. When is Kolkata, never miss the iconic Howrah Bridge. You can also enjoy a sunset cruise on the Hooghly River which passes under the Howrah Bridge. Other places to visit are Mangal Pandey Park and the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, built on the banks of the Ganga. Kolkata is well-connected to all major Indian cities by air, rail and road. This city has three railway stations and an airport named Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The airport is 14 km away from the Sealdah railway station. Kolkata ranks the top among the six cities in terms of public transport system.The Kolkata Metro is the oldest underground mass transit system in India. Kolkata is the only Indian city with a tram network, but the tram services are limited to certain areas of the city only. When it comes to food Kolkata is known for its variety of street food like famous kathi rolls, but the key elements of Kolkata's cuisine include rice and a fish curry known as machher jhol. This can be accompanied by desserts such as roshogolla, sandesh, and a sweet yoghurt known as mishti dohi.