Down the coast from Mangalore and across the Peninsula to Chennai and Pondicherry.
Crossing the Nethravati River, in an early start out of Mangalore. ()
The line to Shoranur runs along the coast for most of the part. At many places, the Arabian sea is clearly visible from the train. ()
We cross a smoking GOC WDM2 along the way ()
Pretty flowers on the station fence at Vadakara ()
The Lulu Intercity at Calicut ()
Crossing the Walayar Range through the Palghat Gap. The size of the mountain reminds us how puny we are in Nature's scheme of things. ()
The forests are dry and brown at this time of the year, but will burst into green with the first rains. ()
The line passes through prime Elephant territory, hence warning signs for LPs and a night speed restriction of 45kmph along the line. ()
The section between Palghat and Podanur is a twin single line section. One can see the green for my train on the left, and red for the adjoining line. ()
Leaving the mountains behind. ()
Dawn at Egmore (HDR) ()
The TNP WDM2 hauling the passenger to Pondicherry erupts in style, while starting from Vikravandi. ()
OHE work in progress at Villupuram Jn ()
Meals Ready ()
Trade Union Graffiti ()