Parasuram Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu | ||||
| First service | 17 July 2012 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Mangalore Central (MAQ) Kanyakumari (CAPE) | ||||
| Stops | 51 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 703 km (437 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 15 hours 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16649 / 16650 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Space under the berths | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 44 km/h (27 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 16649 / 16650Parasuram Express is an express train run by Indian Railways connecting Mangalore, Karnataka with Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu.
History
[edit]The train (Train No: 49/50) was initially run between Cochin and Shoranur. The train was later extended to Trivandrum and Mangalore Central on both sides. In 2012 the train was again extended to Nagarcoil.[1]
Schedule and timing
[edit]The train no.16650 starts from Nagarcoil at 04:15 AM and reaches Mangalore Central at 21:00 PM. In the return direction the train no: 16649 leaves Mangalore Central at 05:05 AM and reaches Nagarcoil at 21:25 PM. The train runs via Shoranur–Kottayam route. [2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Parasuram Express extended". The Hindu. 12 July 2012.
- ^ "16650/Parasuram Express–Nagercoil to Mangalore SR/Southern Zone–Railway Enquiry". Rail info.
- ^ "16649/Parasuram Express – Mangalore to Trivandrum SR/Southern Zone – Railway Enquiry". Rail info.
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