Dadar–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express
Chalukya Express train board
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra, Karnataka & Tamilnadu
First service10 November 2012 (2012-11-10)
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
TerminiDadar (DR)
Tirunelveli (TEN)
Stops38
Distance travelled1,848 km (1,148 mi)
Average journey time38 hours 15 minutes
Service frequencyTri-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 arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts
Route map
Tirunelveli Dadar Chalukya Express Halting at Tirunelveli Junction

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

Chalukya Express

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 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 Yesvantpur 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 and halts

Maharashtra – Karnataka State Border

Karnataka – Tamil Nadu State Border

See also

Notes

  1. Runs three days in a week for every direction.

References

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