Ernakulam–H.Nizamuddin Duronto Express


Ernakulam–Duronto is a weekly Durunto Express which runs between Kochi, 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 is hauled by Ghaziabad-based WAP7 or WAP5 up to Vadodara and from there it get Ernakulam based WDM3A up to the destination

Background

This weekly service is supplied with LHB rake having 7 non-AC three -tier sleeper coaches, 4 AC three-tier coaches, 1 AC two-tier coaches, 1 AC first-class, 1 pantry car and 2 EOG cars making a total of 16 coaches runs approximately 44 hours for one-way journey.
It has halts at Kozhikode, Mangalore Junction, Madgaon Junction, Ratnagiri, Panvel Junction, Vasai Road, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction and Kota Junction.

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