Kozhikode–Thiruvananthapuram Jan Shatabdi Express
Thiruvananthapuram - Kozhikode ‘’’Jan Shatabdi Express’’’ is a daily running Jan Shatabdi Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode in Kerala state of India.
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Jan Shatabdi Express | ||||
| First service | 1 November 2002 (Inaugural run between ERS and TVC)[1] 14 August 2009 (Extn. to CLT)[2] | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Kozhikode | ||||
| Stops | 12 | ||||
| End | Thiruvananthapuram Central | ||||
| Distance travelled | 399 km (248 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 6 hours 55 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12075 / 12076 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, 2nd Class sitting (Non AC Chair Car) | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Open coach | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) | ||||
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Name of the train
Jan Shatabdi Express is a more affordable variety of the Shatabdi Express, which has both AC and non-AC accommodation. The word 'Jan' refers to common people.
Route
The train was initially running between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Ernakulam Junction via Alappuzha. The train was extended to Kozhikode on 14 August 2009. The train halts at 12 stations.
Coach Composition
The train has 18 second class seating coaches named D1-D16 (including 2 SLRs- SL1 & SL2) and 3 AC Chair car coaches.
References
- "Jan Shatabdi's maiden run today". The Hindu. 1 November 2002.
- "Jan-shadabdi extended to Kozhikode". The Hindu. 9 August 2009.
External link
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