The Palaruvi Express (Train number: 16791/16792) is a daily Intercity express train which runs between Tirunelveli Junction in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad Junction in Kerala. The train first introduced as a service running between Punalur in Kollam to Palakkad.[3] On 9 July 2018, it was extended up to Tirunelveli Junction.[4]
 Palaruvi Express at Ernakulam Town | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Inter-city rail |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Kerala, Tamil Nadu |
| First service | 20 April 2017 (initial service between Palakkad Junction and Punalur)[1] 9 July 2018 (extended to Tirunelveli Junction)[2] |
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tirunelveli Junction (TEN) Palakkad Junction (PGT) |
| Stops | 36 |
| Distance travelled | 477 km (296 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hours 10 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 16791/16792 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 4 SL, 8 UR, 2 SLR |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | WDM-3D or WDM-3A or WDG-3A(TEN⇌QLN) WAP-4 or WAP-7(QLN⇌PGT) |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV AC 50 Hz |
| Operating speed | 35 km/h (22 mph) |
| Rake maintenance | Tirunelveli Junction |
Background edit
The train was introduced on 19 April 2017,[5] providing better connectivity to the Eastern Kollam region with Central Kerala and as a relief for daily commuters, especially office-goers who have been relying on Venad Express.[6][7][8][9]
On 29 May 2022 it became the First train to pass through the Doubled track between Ettumanoor-Kottayam-Chingavanam section which made the Thiruvananthapuram-Kottayam-Eranakulam-Mangaluru section completely doubled electrified line.
Route edit
The service runs from Tirunelveli Junction(16791) every night and reaches Palakkad Junction the following afternoon. Prominent stoppages include Tenkasi Junction, Punalur, Kollam Junction,Chengannur,[a] Kayamkulam Junction, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town and Thrissur. On the return journey, the train leaves every evening, traverses the same route and reaches Tirunelveli Junction, next morning.[10]
Coach composition edit
The train has 14 coaches comprising 4 Sleeper Coaches, 8 unreserved general coaches and 2 Luggage Rakes.[11][b]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | SLR |
Since its introduction in April 2017, the train was running without even a single reservation compartment till September 2019. The train started 4 reservation sleeper compartments.
See also edit
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ "Suresh Prabhu to flag off Palaruvi Express today". Blive. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Palaruvi extended to Tirunelveli". TOI. 8 July 2018.
- ^ "Suresh Prabhu to flag off Palaruvi Express today". Blive. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Palaruvi extended to Tirunelveli". TOI. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Prabhu flags-off 45 freight terminals, new Kerala passenger train". Business Standard. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Punalur-Palakkad Palaruvi Express to chug off on April 19". On Manorama. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Palaruvi Express to cool down passengers". TNIE. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "New train between Palakkad, Punalur". The Hindu. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "More stops sought for new train from Punalur". Times of India. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Palaruvi Express flagged off". Times of India. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "16101/Chennai Egmore - Kollam Jn Express". Indiarailinfo. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
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