Parasuram Express

Parasuram Express
Overview
Service type	Express
Locale	Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu
First service	1 April 1975
Current operator(s)	Southern Railway
Route
Termini	Mangalore Central (MAQ); Kanniyakumari (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 (onboard catering/no pantry)
Observation facilities	windows
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.
Route map
Route map

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^[1] 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. ^[2]^[3]

Traction

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

References

^ "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.

[ncj-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.

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