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 Tamilnadu and Dadar Terminus 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 | |||||
| Start | Dadar Terminus (DR) | ||||
| Stops | 38 | ||||
| End | Tirunelveli (TEN) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,848 km (1,148 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 38 hours 15 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri-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 arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts | ||||
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Relevance
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 Yesvanthpur 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
The train runs from Dadar Terminus via Kalyan, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Miraj Junction, Belgavi, Londa Junction, Dharwad, Hubballi, Davangere, Arsikere Junction, Yesvantpur Junction, Salem Junction, Dindigul Junction, Madurai, Kovilpatti to Tirunelveli Junction.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram based WDP 4 / WDP 4D diesel locomotive from Dadar Terminus till Salem Junction, after which a Royapuram based WAP 7 or Erode based WAP 4 electric locomotive power the train to its destination i.e, Tirunelveli Junction and vice versa.
See also
Notes
- Runs three days in a week for every direction.
References