Parasuram Express
Train in India
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Service type | Express | ||||
Locale | Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu | ||||
First service | 17 July 2012; 12 years ago (2012-07-17) | ||||
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 | ||||
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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
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
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]
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