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 service | 7th March 2010 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Ernakulam Junction Hazrat Nizamuddin | ||||
| Stops | 11 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,943 km (1,829 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 44h 25m | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12283/12284 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Under the seats | ||||
| Other facilities | Pantry Car, Catering | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | Broad - 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 60 km/h | ||||
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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]
Background[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
The train is hauled by Erode or Royapuram based WAP-7 throughout its journey.[1]
Gallery[edit]
Few snippets of this Superfast Express train:-
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Trainboard -
AC 3 tier -
AC 3 tier -
Pantry Car -
Sleeper Class -
Sleeper class S7 -
12284 ERS NZM Duronto being pulled by ERS Alco
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Jayashree. "12283/Ernakulam - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express - South to Hazrat Nizamuddin NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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