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Parasuram Express

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Parasuram Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleKarnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu
First service17 July 2012; 12 years ago (2012-07-17)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway
Route
TerminiMangalore Central (MAQ)
Kanyakumari (CAPE)
Stops51
Distance travelled703 km (437 mi)
Average journey time15 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16649 / 16650
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesSpace under the berths
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph) average including halts.
Route map
Parasuram Express Route map

The 16649 / 16650Parasuram Express is an express train run by Indian Railways connecting Mangalore, Karnataka with Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

History

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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] and in July of 2024 the Parashuram Express was extended once more to Kanyakumari.

Schedule and timing

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "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.