Dadar–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express Explained

Dadar–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express
Type:Express
Operator:Central Railways
Start:Dadar (DR)
Stops:38
End:Tirunelveli (TEN)
Distance:1848km (1,148miles)
Journeytime:38 hours 15 minutes
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Baggage:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:11021 / 11022
Speed:47km/h average including halts

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

History

This train gets its name from the Chalukya dynasty that ruled the Karnataka region. This train runs via the Karnataka region, following a YeswanthpurHubliBelgaumMiraj route, giving a panoramic view of rural Karnataka.

It operates 6 days per week in each direction – 3 days to and 3 days to . The train covers the distance in 30 hrs 5 minutes. This route is longer and comprises certain ghats.

Earlier, this train runs up to 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

Maharashtra – Karnataka State Border

Karnataka – Tamil Nadu State Border

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=137514 Commission of Railway Safety Submits Preliminary Report on Derailment of Train No. 11006 Puducheri – Dadar Express
  2. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/railway-safety-commissioner-to-probe-into-train-derailment/article8027687.ece Railway Safety Commissioner to probe into train derailment