Dadar Central–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express

The 11021 / 11022 Dadar Terminus–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Tirunelveli Junction in Tamil Nadu and Dadar Terminus of Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is currently being operated as 11021/11022 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]

Chalukya Express

Dadar Terminus–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express
Chalukya Express train board
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra, Karnataka & Tamilnadu
First service10 November 2012 (2012-11-10)
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
TerminiDadar Terminus (DR)
Tirunelveli (TEN)
Stops38
Distance travelled1,848 km (1,148 mi)
Average journey time38 hours 15 minutes
Service frequencyTri-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)11021 / 11022
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts
Route map
Tirunelveli Dadar CHalukya Express Halting at Tirunelveli Junction

History

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 & Halts

Maharashtra – Karnataka State Border

Karnataka – Tamil Nadu State Border

See also

Notes
  1. Runs three days in a week for every direction.

References
  1. Commission of Railway Safety Submits Preliminary Report on Derailment of Train No. 11006 Puducheri – Dadar Express
  2. Railway Safety Commissioner to probe into train derailment


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