Parasuram Express

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Parasuram Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleKarnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu
First service1 April 1975; 51 years ago (1975-04-01)
Current operatorSouthern Railway
Route
TerminiMangalore Central (MAQ)
Kanniyakumari (CAPE)
Stops51
Distance travelled703 km (437 mi)
Average journey time15 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number16649 / 16650
On-board services
ClassesAC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable (onboard catering/no pantry)
Observation facilitieswindows
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 Kanniyakumari, 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 Nagercoil[1] and in July of 2024 the Parasuram Express was extended once more to Kanniyakumari.

Schedule and timing

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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 ShoranurKottayam route. [2][3]

Traction

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

References

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