Parasuram Express

The Parasuram Express is an express train run by Indian Railways connecting Mangalore, Karnataka with Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala and Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. It traverses the full length of the Kerala State during the day time.

Parasuram Express

Overview
First service	17 July 2012 (extended to Nagercoil Junction) [1]
Current operator(s)	Southern Railway
Route
Start	Mangalore Central(MAQ)
Stops	50
End	Nagercoil Junction(NCJ)
Distance travelled	705 km (438 mi)
Average journey time	15 hours 50 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	16649 / 16650
On-board services
Class(es)	Three AC Chair Car Coaches , 3 Second Sitting Coaches , 12 unreserved Coaches, Pantry car Coach, 2 SLR Coaches
Seating arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Yes
Observation facilities	Large windows
Technical
Rolling stock	7
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Route map

History

The train (Train No: 49/50) was initially run between Cochin and Shoranur. The train was later extended to Trivandrum and Mangalore Central on both sides. In 2012 the train was again extended to Nagercoil.[1]

Route & Halts

It runs, Mangaluru Central via Kasaragod, Kannur Main, Kozhikode Main, Shoranur, Thrissur, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Kayamkulam, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram Central, Parassala to Nagercoil Jn..

Locomotive

Both trains are hauled by an Erode / Arakkonam Junction based WAP 4 locomotive or Royapuram based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Schedule & Timing

The train No:16650 starts from Nagercoil at 04:15 AM and reaches Mangalore Central at 21:00 PM. In the return direction the train no: 16649 leaves Mangalore Central at 05:05 AM and reaches Nagercoil at 21:25 PM. The train runs via Shoranur -Kottayam route. [2][3]

References

1. "Parasuram Express extended". The Hindu. 12 July 2012.
2. "16650/Parasuram Express - Nagercoil to Mangalore SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". Rail info.
3. "16649/Parasuram Express - Mangalore to Trivandrum SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". Rail info.