Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangalore Central Express
Overview | |
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Service type | Express |
Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
Route | |
Start | Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) |
Stops | 48 |
End | Mangalore 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 |
The Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangalore Central Express is an express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Mangalore Central in India. It is currently being operated with 16347/16348 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2][3]
Service
The 16347/Thiruvananthapuram - Mangaluru Express has averages speed of 44 km/hr and covers 632 km in 14h 15m. The 16348/Mangaluru - Thiruvananthapuram Express has averages speed of 44 km/hr and covers 632 km in 14h 15m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 24 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper Coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
As route is fully electrified.Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed based WAP 4 Loco.
Rake Sharing
The train share its rake with 12619/12620 Matsyagandha Express.
Notes
- ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.