Dadar–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express
The 11021 / 11022 Dadar–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Tirunelveli Junction in Tamil Nadu and Dadar of Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is currently being operated as 11021/11022 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]
 Chalukya Express train board | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Karnataka & Tamilnadu | ||||
| First service | 10 November 2012 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Dadar (DR) Tirunelveli (TEN) | ||||
| Stops | 38 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,848 km (1,148 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 38 hours 15 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly [a] | ||||
| Train number(s) | 11021 / 11022 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts | ||||
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History edit
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 Puducherry 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 Yesvantpur Junction in Bengaluru with six days with the No. 11017/11018. After 15 Oct 2012, it was extended up to Puducherry and Tirunelveli with tri-weekly days.
Route and halts edit
Maharashtra – Karnataka State Border
Karnataka – Tamil Nadu State Border
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Runs three days in a week for every direction.
References edit
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