Kannur - Thiruvananthapuram Jan Shatabdi Express

Thiruvananthapuram Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express
തിരുവനന്തപുരം-കണ്ണൂർ ജനശതാബ്ദി എക്സ്പ്രസ്സ്
Overview
Service type Jan Shatabdi Express
First service 20 January 2011 (2011-01-20) (first run between Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram Central)[1][2]
2 August 2013 (2013-08-02) (extended to Kannur)[3]
Current operator(s) Southern Railway zone
Route
Start Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC)
Stops 13
End Kannur (CAN)
Distance travelled 500 km (311 mi)
Average journey time 9 hours 15 minutes
Service frequency 5 times a week
Train number(s) 12081 / 12082
On-board services
Class(es) AC Chair Car, 2nd Class seating
Seating arrangements
  • Airline style
Sleeping arrangements No
Catering facilities Yes/Contract Catering
Technical
Rolling stock Standard Indian Railways coaches
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
54 km/h (34 mph), including halts
Route map

The 12081/12082 Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express is a Jan Shatabdi Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur in Kerala state of India. It is the fastest express train between these two cities running via Kottayam.

History

The train commenced its operation in 2011 . Initially it ran between Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode[1][2], but owing to public demand it was extended to Kannur[3] in 2013. The train is one among the popular commuter trains in Kerala state along with its counterpart, the 12075/76 Calicut Jan Shatabdi Express, which runs via Alappuzha.

Route

Kannur jan shadabdi express covers the distance of 500 km between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur in about 9 hours, making it the second fastest train between the two cities after the Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express. It has 12 halts and the stoppages are at Thalassery , Vatakara , Kozhikode , Tirur , Shoranur Junction , Thrissur , Ernakulam Town , Kottayam , Chengannur , Mavelikkara , Kayamkulam Jn and Kollam Junction .

Traction

As the route is fully electrified. It is hauled by WAP7 from Royapuram electric loco shed or WAP4 from Erode electric loco shed

Coach composition

The train has 18 coaches of which 15 are second class seating coaches(including 2 SLRs)[4] and 3 are AC Chair car coaches. Being one of the most popular trains in Kerala advance reservation is necessary especially during the weekends.

Frequency

Train number 12081 from Kannur runs on Mondays,Tuesdays,Thursdays,Fridays and Saturdays . While Train number 12082 From Thiruvananthapuram Central runs on Sundays,Mondays,Wednesdays,Thursdays and Fridays.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "New Jan Shatabdi flagged off". The Hindu. 21 January 2011.
  2. 1 2 "New Jan Shatabdi to be flagged off today". The Hindu. 20 January 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Jan Shatabdi to run up to Kannur from Friday". The Hindu. 31 July 2013.
  4. ↑ https://indiarailinfo.com/train/13981?
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