Thiruvananthapuram Central–Mangalore Central Express
The Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangaluru Central Express is an express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Mangaluru Central in India. It is currently being operated with 16347/16348 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
 16347 arrives at Kozhikode Station. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) |
| Stops | 48 |
| End | Mangaluru Central (MAQ) |
| Distance travelled | 632 km (393 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 16347/16348 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 44 km/h (27 mph), including halts |
Service
The 16347/Thiruvananthapuram - Mangaluru Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 632 km in 14h 15m. The 16348/Mangaluru - Thiruvananthapuram Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 632 km in 14h 15m.
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16348 | MAQ | Mangalore Central | 2:20 PM | Daily | Thiruvananthapuram Central | 5:15 AM | Daily (next day) |
| 16347 | TVC | Thiruvananthapuram Central | 8:30 PM | Daily | Mangalore Central | 11:40 AM | Daily (next day) |
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper Coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
The route is fully electrified, and both trains are hauled by an Erode/Royapuram based WAP 4/WAP 7 Loco.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 12619/12620 Matsyagandha Express.
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
See also
References
- "Trains to be regulated from March 24 to 26". The Hindu. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- S6 De-reserved between CLT-CAN now extended upto MAQ
- Rail passengers in Kerala hit hard with late arrivals of trains
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