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Parasuram Express

Train in India

Summary

Train in India

Field	Value
name	Parasuram Express
type	Express
locale	Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu
first
operator	Southern Railway
start	Mangalore Central (MAQ)
stops	51
end	(CAPE)
distance	703 km
journeytime	15 hours 50 minutes
frequency	Daily
class	AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved
seating	Yes
sleeping	Yes
catering	Available (onboard catering/no pantry)
observation	windows
baggage	Available
stock	ICF coach
gauge
trainnumber	16649 / 16650
map	[[File:Ernad Express Route map.jpg	250px	Parasuram Express Route map]]
speed	44 km/h average including halts.

The 16649 / 16650Parasuram Express is an express train run by Indian Railways connecting Mangalore, Karnataka with Kanniyakumari, 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 Nagercoil and in July of 2024 the Parasuram Express was extended once more to Kanniyakumari.

Schedule and timing

The train no.16650 starts from Kanniyakumari at 03:45 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 Kanniyakumari at 21:15 PM. The train runs via Shoranur–Kottayam route.

Traction

Parasuram express is usually hauled by Arakkonam electric locomotive shed based WAP-4 locomotive

References

(12 July 2012). "Parasuram Express extended". The Hindu.
"16650/Parasuram Express–Nagercoil to Mangalore SR/Southern Zone–Railway Enquiry".
"16649/Parasuram Express – Mangalore to Trivandrum SR/Southern Zone – Railway Enquiry".

Wikipedia Source

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