Gandhidham−Nagercoil Express
The 16335 / 36 Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express is an express train belonging to Southern Railway Zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Nagercoil Junction in India.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 1 July 1992 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Gandhidham Junction (GIMB) | ||||
| Stops | 55 | ||||
| End | Nagercoil Junction (NCJ) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,341 km (1,455 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 46 hours 05 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16335 / 16336 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Pantry Car E-Catering On-board Catering | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 16335 from Gandhidham Junction to Nagercoil and as train number 16336 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu.
Coach Composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 23 coaches[1][2] :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper III Tier
- 1 Pantry Car
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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 16335/Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express covers the distance of 2,341 km (1,455 mi) in 45 hours 40 mins (51 km/hr).
The 16336/Nagercoil - Gandhidham Express covers the distance of 2,341 km (1,455 mi) in 46 hours 15 mins (51 km/hr).[3]
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 16335 / 36 Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express runs from Gandhidham Junction via Ahmedabad Junction, Vasai Road, Panvel Junction, Ratnagiri, Madgaon Junction, Mangalore Junction, Ernakulam Junction, Kottayam, Kollam Junction, Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Junction and vice versa.
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16335 | GIMB | Gandhidham Junction | 07:20 AM | Fri | Nagercoil Junction | 05:00 AM | Sun |
| 16336 | NCJ | Nagercoil Junction | 14:45 PM | Tue | Gandhidham Junction | 13:00 PM | Thu |
Traction
As the route is partially electrified, a Erode based WDM-3D or Ernakulam based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train up to Shoranur Junction, later a Erode based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
- 16335/Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express at India Rail Info
- 16336/Nagercoil - Gandhidham Express at India Rail Info