Mumbai–Chennai Mail
The 22157 / 22158 Mumbai CSMT – Chennai Egmore Superfast Mail is a train belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railway zone that runs between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus & in India. It was earlier known as Bombay–Madras Mail.
It operates as train number 22157 from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Chennai Egmore and as train number 22158 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu.
History
The Mumbai-Chennai Mail was started as on March 15, 1871 as Bombay-Madras Mail. Until 1997, this train used to cover in 30 hours 00 minsvia Renigunta -Guntakal line at average speed. After Guntakal - Bangalore Line became Broad Gauge in 1997, the train was diverted to run via Bangalore, having a reversal there & covering in 30 hours, running at average speed. In 2002, the route was once again reverted to Renigunta -Guntakal line. Journey time was made 28 hours 30 mins at average speed of. Finally on 2019, Mumbai-Chennai Mail was made a Superfast train, drastically reducing journey time to 23 hrs 30 mins at average speed of.
As part of Indian Railways’ ongoing rolling stock modernization programme, the train was equipped with LHB coaches for the first time on 14 January 2025, replacing the long used ICF coaches. This marked a major milestone in the train’s history, bringing enhanced safety, improved ride quality, and compatibility with higher operational speeds, while continuing its legacy as a historic Mail service.
Coach composition
The train consists of:- 2 AC Two Tier
- 3 AC Three Tier coaches
- 5 Sleeper Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 1 Sitting cum Luggage Rake
- 1 End-On-Generation, Brake Cum Luggage Car
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| SLR | GS | GS | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A1 | A2 | GS | GS | EOG |