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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| color = 80FF00<br />
| name = Ernakulam–Mumbai LTT<br />''Duronto Express''<br />
| logo = <br />
| image = Ernakulam_Duronto_Express.jpg<br />
| image_width = 300px<br />
| caption = Mumbai LTT ERANAMKULAM DURONTO SUPERFAST EXPRESS<br />
| type = [[Duronto Express]]<br />
| locale = KERALA &MAHARASHTRA<br />
| first = 2010<br />
| last = <br />
| operator = [[Central Railways]]<br />
| ridership = KONKAN RAILWAY<br />
| start = [[Ernakulam Junction]]<br />
| stops = 15<br />
| end = [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus]], [[Mumbai]]<br />
| distance = {{convert|1331|km|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 20 hours, 45 minutes<br />
| frequency = Bi-Weekly<br />
| class = First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper<br />
| seating = No<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = YES<br />
| catering = Yes<br />
| observation = Large windows<br />
| entertainment = AVAILABLE<br />
| baggage = YES<br />
| other facilities = <br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = Broad – {{RailGauge|1676mm}}<br />
| el = 25kV AC<br />
| trainnumber = 12223 D, 12224 U<br />
| speed = {{convert|125|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (Maximum Speed) <br /> {{convert|85.0602|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (Average Speed), including halts<br />
| map = {{Mumbai LTT-Ernakulam Duronto Express Route}}<br />
| map_state = collapsed<br />
}}<br />
[[File:Lokmanya Tilak - Ernakulam Duronto Express.jpg|thumbnail|Sign board of Ernakulam–Lokmanya Tilak Duronto]]<br />
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The '''Ernakulam–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus ''Duronto Express''''' is a bi-weekly nonstop [[Duronto Express]] train between [[Kochi]] and [[Mumbai]],<ref>[http://www.indianrail.gov.in/cgi_bin/inet_trnnum_cgi.cgi Train Schedule] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023070902/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/cgi_bin/inet_trnnum_cgi.cgi |date=23 October 2015 }}</ref> running through the scenic [[Konkan Railway|Konkan Railway route]]. It is considered to be the 2nd fastest option for train connectivity between Kochi and Mumbai.<br />
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==[http://indiarailinfo.com/train/8493 Schedule]==<br />
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STATION. ARRIVAL. DEPARTURE<br />
Ernakulam jn. Starts. 21:30<br />
Kozhikode Main. 00:42. 00:45<br />
Mangaluru Jn. 03:50. 04:00<br />
Madgaon Jn. 08:40. 08:50<br />
Ratnagiri. 12:25. 12:30<br />
Lokmanya Tilak 18:15. Ends<br />
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==History==<br />
The service of this train started on January 14, 2011 from [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus]] to [[Ernakulam Junction]]. This train is a typical [[Duronto Express]]. It had no commercial stops in between the starting station and the ending station when introduced. Only technical halts were applied for this train for staff change, cleaning, water filling etc. However, because of low occupancy, all its technical halts except [[Udupi railway station|Udupi]] were converted into commercial halts.<br />
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==Frequency==<br />
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This train runs twice in a week. Train no: 12223 departs Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on Tuesdays and Saturdays and reaches Ernakulam Junction on Wednesdays and Sundays. Train no: 12224 departs Ernakulam Junction on Sundays and Wednesdays and reaches Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on Mondays and Thursdays.<br />
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== Coach composition ==<br />
The rake has 8 Sleeper coaches, 6 AC three-tier coaches, 2 AC two-tier coaches, 1 AC first class, 1 pantry car, 1 SLR and 1 EOG cars making a total of 20 coaches.<br />
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==Traction==<br />
It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ajni|Ajni]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from end to end.<br />
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==Routes and halts==<br />
* [[Kozhikode railway station|Kozhikode]] (CLT)<br />
* [[Mangalore Junction]] (MAJN)<br />
* [[Udupi railway station|Udupi]] (UD) (Technical Halt) <br />
* [[Madgaon Junction railway station|Madgaon Junction]](MAO)<br />
* [[Ratnagiri railway station|Ratnagiri]] (RN).<br />
Ticket booking is not allowed to or from [[Udupi railway station]] as it is a technical halt stations.<br />
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==Accidents==<br />
On 3 May 2015, 10 Coaches of Duronto Express derailed near [[Balli railway station|Balli]] at 6.24 am shortly after departing from Madgaon Junction (MAO) . No casualties were reported<br />
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==References==<br />
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==Sources==<br />
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/8493/52/466/1''Indiarailinfo.com link to track average time delays'']<br />
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{{Duronto Express}}<br />
{{Railways in Southern India}}<br />
{{Railways in Western India}}<br />
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[[Category:Duronto Express trains]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Kochi]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]<br />
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[[Category:Rail transport in Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2011]]</div>Malik ali