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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2012}}<br />
{{Infobox rail service<br />
|name = Dadar Terminus–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| status = <br />
| image = File:11017 Chalukya Express.jpg<br />
| caption = Chalukya Express train board<br />
| locale = [[Maharashtra]], [[Karnataka]] & [[Tamilnadu]] <br />
| first = {{Start date |df=yes|2012|11|10}}<br />
| last = <br />
| operator = [[Central Railway zone|Central Railways]]<br />
| start = [[Dadar Terminus]] (DR)<br />
| stops = 38<br />
| end = [[Tirunelveli Junction|Tirunelveli]] (TEN)<br />
| distance = {{convert|1848|km|0|abbr=on}} <br />
| journeytime = 38 hours 15 minutes <br />
| frequency = Tri-weekly {{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}<br />
| trainnumber = 11021 / 11022<br />
| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts <br />
| map = [[File:Chalukya Express (Dadar - Tirunelveli) route map.png|300px]]<br />
| map_stat = <br />
}}<br />
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The 11021 / 11022 '''Dadar Terminus–Tirunelveli Chalukya Express''' is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Tirunelveli Junction}} in [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Dadar Terminus]] of [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. It is currently being operated as 11021/11022 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=137514 Commission of Railway Safety Submits Preliminary Report on Derailment of Train No. 11006 Puducheri – Dadar Express]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/railway-safety-commissioner-to-probe-into-train-derailment/article8027687.ece Railway Safety Commissioner to probe into train derailment]</ref><br />
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[[File:Chalukya Express.jpg|thumb|Chalukya Express]]<br />
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==Relevance==<br />
This train gets its name from the [[Chalukya dynasty]] that ruled the Karnataka region. This train runs via the [[Karnataka]] region, following a [[Yeswanthpur]]–[[Hubli]]–[[Belgaum]]–[[Miraj]] route, giving a panoramic view of rural Karnataka.<br />
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It operates 6 days per week in each direction – 3 days to {{stnlnk|Puducherry}} and 3 days to {{stnlnk|Tirunelveli Junction}}. The train covers the distance in 30 hrs 5 minutes. This route is longer and comprises certain ghats.<br />
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Earlier, this train runs up to {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} in [[Bengaluru]] with six days with the No. 11017/11018.<br />
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After 15 Oct 2012 it was extended up to Puducherry and Tirunelveli with tri-weekly days.<br />
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= Route & Halts =<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Dadar Central||Dadar Terminus}}''' <br />
* {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Satara}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Sangli}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Miraj Junction}}<br />
'''''Maharashtra - Karnataka State Border'''''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Belagavi}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Londa Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Hubli||SSS Hubballi Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Davangere}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Banaswadi}}<br />
'''''Karnataka - Tamil Nadu State Border'''''<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Hosur}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dharmapuri}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Namakkal}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Karur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dindigul Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Madurai Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Virudhunagar Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Satur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kovilpatti}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Tirunelveli Junction}}'''<br />
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==Traction==<br />
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapura]]-based [[WDP-4]] / [[WDP-4D]] diesel locomotive from {{stnlnk|Dadar Central||Dadar Terminus}} till {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}, after which a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]]-based [[WAP-7]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive power the train to {{stnlnk|Tirunelveli Junction}} and vice versa.<br />
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==Direction reversal==<br />
The train reverses its direction once at;<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}.<br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[Dadar Central–Puducherry Chalukya Express]]<br />
* [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Ernakulam Duronto Express]]<br />
* [[Mumbai–Nagercoil Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Dadar Central-Tirunelveli Chalukya Express}}<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Tirunelveli]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2012]]<br />
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>Lokeshwaran V R