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Ernakulam–H.Nizamuddin Duronto Express

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The 12283 / 12284 Ernakulam Junction - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Superfast Express is a weekly Duronto Express category train that runs between Ernakulam in Kerala, and the national capital New Delhi. It is the longest running Durunto Express in India. It runs through the scenic Konkan Railway. This was the first Duronto express to Kerala and the longest running Duronto express in Indian Railways. It is one of the fastest Duronto express trains. [1]

Service typeDuronto Express
First service7 March 2010
Current operatorIndian Railways
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Ernakulam Jn – Hazrat Nizamuddin
Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeDuronto Express
First service7 March 2010
Current operatorIndian Railways
Route
TerminiErnakulam Junction
Hazrat Nizamuddin
Stops11
Distance travelled2,943 km (1,829 mi)
Average journey time44h 25m
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number12283/12284
On-board services
ClassesFirst AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesUnder the seats
Other facilitiesPantry Car, Catering
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad - 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h
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Coach composition

The train service runs using an LHB rake composed of 6 Non-AC sleeper coaches, 10 AC three-tier coaches, 2 AC two-tier coaches, 1 AC first-class, 1 pantry car, 1 EOG car, and 1 SLR car making a total of 22 coaches. It runs for approximately 41hr 55m for one-way journey.[1]

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Traction

The train is hauled by a Erode or Royapuram based WAP-7 locomotive throughout its journey.[1]

Few snippets of this Superfast Express train:-

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