Karjat-Panvel route Trials

The new Karjat-Panvel line curving left is a single AC electrified line after a few metres from this point. The lines to the right are the Karjat-Kalyan mainline. Karjat, 2005-03. By Sachin Balwatkar.

The only tunnel on the Karjat-Panvel line. Chouk-Chikhale, 2005-03. By Sachin Balwatkar.

Central Railway's official truck. Chouk station, 2005-03. By Sachin Balwatkar.

A view of the tracks from the Chouk station. 2005-03. By Sachin Balwatkar.

We all know IR always comes up with few surprises. This is one of them. Two converted TATA trucks exclusively for Indian Railways. Chouk station, 2005-03. By Sachin Balwatkar.

Another truck on rails. Modified by Indian Railways!. Chouk station. By Sachin Balwatkar.

Fastest of all times! KYN WCAM-3 #21898 tearing across the tracks with a 2 coach Trial Special with IR officials inside. Chouk-Chikhale, 2005-03. By Sachin Balwatkar.

Had never seen this loco so fast! I am sure it blasted off with a speed of more than 110 kmph. Chouk-Chikhale, 2005-03. By Sachin Balwatkar.