SMVB CSMT SPL (01014) runs from Bengaluru to Mumbai. It departs from Baiyappanahalli Terminal station (SMVB) at and arrives at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus station (CSMT) at . SMVB CSMT SPL takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1225 km between Bengaluru and Mumbai. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 51.041666666666664 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Sunday. Final chart for SMVB CSMT SPL is prepared at Bengaluru usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
About Bengaluru
Also referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India", Bangalore or Bengaluru is the capital city of Karnataka. With an estimated population of 8.5 million in 2011, it is the fifth most populous city in India and the 18th most populous city in the world. The city is served by Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), located at Devanahalli, about 40 kilometres from the city centre. It is a divisional headquarters in the South Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Bangalore is known as the "Garden City of India" because of its greenery, broad streets and the presence of many public parks, such as Lal Bagh and Cubbon Park.
About Mumbai
Mumbai formerly known as Bombay is one of the most prominent cities in India. Mumbai is known for a lot of things namely Bollywood, Ganpati festival, shopping streets, colleges, Mumbai local trains, street food, Mumbai Dabbawallas delivering food tiffins, the Gateway of India. Mumbai once comprised of seven islands. That is why there are various sea links as it is surrounded by water bodies along the coast.Mumbai airport is centrally located in the city and is known as Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Mumbai have the credits for various services that were opened here first. Like the first airport of India Juhu Aerodrome was first established here in 1928, first 5-star hotel-Taj Mahal Hotel, the first railway terminal was constructed in Mumbai and was known as Bori Bunder (Now known as CST Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus), the first electric rail system, the first public bus service (BEST) are some of the facilities that started first in Mumbai. As a true Mumbaikar says Mumbai is not just a city it is a spirit in itself.
