Parasuram Express

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Parasuram Express
Overview
First service17 July 2012;11 years ago (2012-07-17) (extended to Nagercoil Junction) [1]
Current operator(s) Southern Railway
Route
Termini Mangalore Central (MAQ)
Nagercoil Junction (NCJ)
Stops50
Distance travelled705 km (438 mi)
Average journey time15 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16649 / 16650
On-board services
Class(es) Three AC Chair Car coaches, 3 Second Sitting coaches, 12 unreserved coaches, Pantry car coach, 2 SLR coaches
Seating arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stock 7
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 kilometres per hour (37 mph)
Route map
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The Parasuram Express is an express train run by Indian Railways connecting Mangalore, Karnataka with Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu.

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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 ShoranurKottayam route. [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Parasuram Express extended". The Hindu. 12 July 2012.
  2. "16650/Parasuram Express–Nagercoil to Mangalore SR/Southern Zone–Railway Enquiry". Rail info.
  3. "16649/Parasuram Express – Mangalore to Trivandrum SR/Southern Zone – Railway Enquiry". Rail info.