Ernakulam–H.Nizamuddin Duronto Express

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Ernakulam Jn – Hazrat Nizamuddin
Duronto Express
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Overview
Service type Duronto Express
First service7th March 2010
Current operator(s) Indian Railways
Route
Termini Ernakulam Junction
Hazrat Nizamuddin
Stops11
Distance travelled2,943 km (1,829 mi)
Average journey time44h 25m
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12283/12284
On-board services
Class(es) First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesUnder the seats
Other facilitiesPantry Car, Catering
Technical
Rolling stock LHB coach
Track gauge Broad - 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h

Ernakulam - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express is a weekly Duronto Express that runs between Kerala, and the national capital New Delhi. It is the longest running Durunto Express in India. It runs through the scenic Konkan Railway. This is the first Duronto express to Kerala and the longest running Duronto express in Indian Railways. The Train Number is 12283/84. [1]

Contents

Background

The weekly train service runs using an LHB rake having 3 non-AC three -tier sleeper coaches, 10 AC three-tier coaches, 2 AC two-tier coaches, 1 AC first-class, 1 pantry car and 2 EOG cars making a total of 19 coaches. It runs for approximately 41hr 55m for one-way journey. [1]

Routeing

It has halts at Ernakulam Junction, Kozhikode, Mangaluru Junction, Madgaon Junction, Ratnagiri, Panvel Junction, Vasai Road, Surat railway station, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin. [1]

Traction

The train is hauled by Erode or Royapuram based WAP-7 throughout its journey. [1]

Few snippets of this Superfast Express train:-

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Jayashree. "12283/Ernakulam - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express - South to Hazrat Nizamuddin NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.