The 16649 / 16650Parasuram Express is an express train run by Indian Railways connecting Mangalore, Karnataka with Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

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 Nagarcoil[1] and in July of 2024 the Parashuram Express was extended once more to Kanyakumari.

Schedule and timing

The train no.16650 starts from Kanyakumari at 03:45 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 Kanyakumari at 21:15 PM. The train runs via Shoranur–Kottayam route. [2][3]

Traction

Parasuram express is usually hauled by Arakkonam electric locomotive shed based WAP-4 locomotive

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.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasuram_Express
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