Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Ernakulam Duronto Express

The Ernakulam–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Duronto Express 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 2nd fastest option for train connectivity between Kochi and Mumbai.

Ernakulam–Mumbai LTT
Duronto Express
Mumbai LTT ERANAMKULAM DURONTO SUPERFAST EXPRESS
Overview
Service typeDuronto Express
LocaleKERALA &MAHARASHTRA
First service2010
Current operator(s)Central Railways
RidershipKONKAN RAILWAY
Route
TerminiErnakulam Junction
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Mumbai
Stops15
Distance travelled1,331 km (827 mi)
Average journey time20 hours, 45 minutes
Service frequencyBi-Weekly
Train number(s)12223 D, 12224 U
On-board services
Class(es)First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilitiesAVAILABLE
Baggage facilitiesYES
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad – 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification25,000 MEGAWATTS
Operating speed125 km/h (78 mph) (Maximum Speed)
85.0602 km/h (53 mph) (Average Speed), including halts
Sign board of Ernakulam–Lokmanya Tilak Duronto

STATION. ARRIVAL. DEPARTURE Ernakulam jn. Starts. 21:30 Kozhikode Main. 00:42. 00:45 Mangaluru Jn. 03:50. 04:00 Madgaon Jn. 08:40. 08:50 Ratnagiri. 12:25. 12:30 Lokmanya Tilak 18:15. Ends

History

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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

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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.

Coach composition

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The rake has 4 Sleeper coaches, 6 AC three-tier coaches, 2 AC two-tier coaches, 1 AC first class, 1 pantry car and 2 EOG cars making a total of 15 coaches.

Traction

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It is hauled by a Ajni based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Routes and halts

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Ticket booking is not allowed to or from Udupi railway station as it is a technical halt stations.

Accidents

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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

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  1. ^ Train Schedule Archived 23 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine

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