Kochuveli–Porbandar Express
The 19261 / 62 Kochuveli-Porbandar Express[1] is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between Kochuveli in Thiruvananthapuram and Porbandar in India.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 25 March 2012 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Kochuveli, Thiruvananthapuram | ||||
| Stops | 28 | ||||
| End | Porbandar | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,411 km (1,498 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 19261 / 19262 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 50.5 km/h (31 mph), including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 19261 from Kochuveli to Porbandar and as train number 19262 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.[2]
Coaches
The 19261 / 62 Kochuveli-Porbandar Express has one AC 2 tier, two AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, six General Unreserved & two SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 19261 Kochuveli - Porbandar Express covers the distance of 2,411 km (1,498 mi) in 47 hours 5 mins (51 km/hr) & in 47 hours 5 mins as 19262 Porbandar - Kochuveli Express (51 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Timing
19261 - Leaves Kochuveli every Sunday at 11:00 AM IST and reach Porbandar on Tuesday at 10:15 AM
19262 - Leaves Porbandar every Thursday at 18:40 PM IST and reach Kochuveli Saturday at 17:45 Hrs IST
Routeing
The 12261 / 62 Kochuveli−Porbandar Express runs from Kochuveli via Ernakulam Junction, Mangalore Junction, Madgaon Junction, Panvel, Vasai Road, Ahmedabad Junction, Rajkot Junction to Porbandar.[3]
Traction
As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a Vatva based WDM-3A locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
References
- "56 New Express Trains Announced". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- Pinto, Stanley (14 April 2014). "Goods Train Derail At Ukshi". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- Special Stoppage At Aluva, the hindu.com, 14 August 2016
External links
- 19261 Kochuveli Porbandar Express at India Rail Info
- 19262 Porbandar Kochuveli Express at India Rail Info