Dadar Central - Tirunelveli Chalukya Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka |
| First service | 10 November 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Dadar (DR) |
| Stops | 48 |
| End | Tirunelveli Junction (TEN) |
| Distance travelled | 1,848 km (1,148 mi) |
| Average journey time | 38 hours 15minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly thrice [lower-alpha 1] |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Pantry Car, Sleeper Class, General |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Not Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Entertainment facilities | Not Available |
| Baggage facilities | Below the Seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) |
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The Dadar Central - Tirunelveli Chalukya Express is a express train of the Indian Railways connecting Tirunelveli Junction in Tamil Nadu and Dadar Central of Maharashtra. It is currently being operated with 11005 / 11006 train numbers on thrice a week basis.[1][2]
Relevance
This train gets its name from the Chalukya Dynasty that ruled the Karnataka region. This train runs via the Karnataka region, following a Yeswanthpur-Hubli-Belgaum-Miraj route, giving a panoramic view of rural Karnataka.
It operates 6 days per week in each direction - 3 days to Pondicherry and 3 days to Tirunelveli Junction. The train covers the distance in 30 hrs 5 minutes. This route is longer and comprises certain ghats.
Earlier, this train runs up to Yeshwantpur with six days with the No. 11017/11018
After 15 Oct 2012 It Was Extended up to Pondicherry and Tirunelveli with tri weekly days.
See also
- Dadar Central - Puducherry Chalukya Express
- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Ernakulam Duronto Express
- Mumbai Nagercoil Express
Notes
- ↑ Runs three days in a week for every direction.