Ernakulam–H.Nizamuddin Duronto Express

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.

Ernakulam Jn – Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
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
Route map 12284 ↓ Hazrat Nizamuddin New Delhi Rajasthan border Kota Junction Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh border Ratlam Junction Madhya Pradesh Gujarat border Vadodara Junction Surat Gujarat Maharashtra border Vasai Road Panvel Junction Ratnagiri Maharashtra Goa border Madgaon Junction Goa Karnataka border Mangaluru Junction Karnataka Kerala border Kozhikode 12283 ↑ Ernakulam Junction

Background

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.

Routeing

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.

Traction

The train is hauled by Erode or Royapuram based WAP-7 throughout its journey.

Gallery

Few snippets of this Superfast Express train:-

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  Trainboard
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  AC 3 tier
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  AC 3 tier
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  Pantry Car
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  Sleeper Class
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  Sleeper class S7
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  12284 ERS NZM Duronto being pulled by ERS Alco