Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Ernakulam Duronto Express
The Ernakulam–Lokmanya Tilak Duronto is a bi-weekly nonstop Duronto Express train between Kochi and Mumbai,[1] running through the scenic Konkan Railway route. It is considered to be the fastest option for train connectivity between Kochi and Mumbai.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Duronto Express |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Ernakulam Junction |
| End | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Mumbai |
| Distance travelled | 1,331 km (827 mi) |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12223 U, 12224 D |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | First AC, Second AC, Third AC |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | Broad – 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 141.622272 km/h (88 mph) (Maximum Speed) 77.248512 km/h (48 mph) (Average Speed), including halts |
History
The service of this train started on January 14, 2011 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Ernakulam Junction. This train is a typical Duronto Express. It had no commercial stops in between the starting station and the ending station when introduced. Only technical halts were applied for this train for staff change, cleaning, water filling etc. However because of low occupancy, all its technical halts except Udupi were converted into commercial halts.
Frequency
This train runs twice in a week. Train no: 12223 departs Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on Tuesdays and Saturdays and reaches Ernakulam Junction on Wednesdays and Sundays. Train no: 12224 departs Ernakulam Junction on Sundays and Wednesdays and reaches Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on Mondays and Thursdays.
Loco link
The train runs completely on diesel traction and uses WDM-3D diesel locomotive of Kalyan shed of Central Railway.
Coach composition
The rake has 8 AC three-tier coaches, 2 AC two-tier coaches, 1 AC first class, 1 pantry car and 2 EOG cars making a total of 14 coaches.
Routes and Halts
- Kozhikode (CLT)
- Mangalore Junction (MAJN)
- Udupi (UD) (Technical Halt)
- Madgaon Junction(MAO)
- Ratnagiri (RN).
Ticket booking is not allowed to or from Udupi railway station as it is a technical halt stations.
Accident & Incident
On 3 May 2015 , 10 Coaches of Duronto Express derailed near Balli at 6.24 am shortly after departing from Madgaon Junction (MAO) . No casualties were reported
References
- Train Schedule Archived 23 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine
