| 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]
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 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.
Maharashtra – Karnataka State Border
Karnataka – Tamil Nadu State Border