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.
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.
Route It halts at Ernakulam Junction, Kozhikode, Mangaluru Junction, Madgaon Junction, Ratnagiri, Panvel Junction, Vasai Road, Surat railway station, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction, and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
The train is hauled by a Erode or Royapuram based WAP-7 locomotive throughout its journey.
Gallery Few snippets of this Superfast Express train:-
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