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Blog Entry# 23137
Posted: Mar 08 2010 (12:06)
11 Responses
Last Response: Apr 08 2010 (18:31)
11 Responses
Last Response: Apr 08 2010 (18:31)
very funny. this train takes 6 hrs more than the rajdhani even though same route and less number of stops?
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Distance between Ernakulam and Delhi in
Duronto - 2943 km and Kerela Express - 2816 km
However, please note that the Duronto Express runs via Konkan railway route, in which the distances are inflated to charge more from passengers. So actual distance travelled by Duronto Express may be only around 2700 kms. So the route via Konkan railway is actually the shortest route.
Duronto - 2943 km and Kerela Express - 2816 km
However, please note that the Duronto Express runs via Konkan railway route, in which the distances are inflated to charge more from passengers. So actual distance travelled by Duronto Express may be only around 2700 kms. So the route via Konkan railway is actually the shortest route.
You are right. didnt notice that. Thats the reason why it takes the konkan route. thanks for pointing it out. makes sense now.
@anon: Re# 23137-5
For more detailes, plz refer to blog entry # 18422.
The actual km jack up in distance for a train throughout Konkan Route is 304 kms ( Actual Konkan Route of 760 kms is inflated by 40% i.e. by 304 kms and it's shown in the time table as 1064 kms (for fare calculation purposes only).
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For more detailes, plz refer to blog entry # 18422.
The actual km jack up in distance for a train throughout Konkan Route is 304 kms ( Actual Konkan Route of 760 kms is inflated by 40% i.e. by 304 kms and it's shown in the time table as 1064 kms (for fare calculation purposes only).
So the...
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Niz-Ernakulam Duronto should be go through via
" Kerala Express " route, Because it is fully electric line and also double line. But in konkan route , Panvel to Mangalore Single line without electricfication and Mangalore to Shornnur is Double line without electrification.
Joji
" Kerala Express " route, Because it is fully electric line and also double line. But in konkan route , Panvel to Mangalore Single line without electricfication and Mangalore to Shornnur is Double line without electrification.
Joji
Apart from our view points, at the end , its all for the Rail Mantralaya to decide the route. All such suggestion need to be submitted to the Zonal Rlys or Rail Mantralaya and then followed vigourously . By doing so, you will come to know the Rly logics for the current via Konkan route.
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