Mumbai CSMT–Thiruvananthapuram Weekly Express
{{Short description|Express train in India}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Thiruvananthapuram Central Weekly Express
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| type = Express
| locale = Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, telangana, ANDHRA Pradesh
| first = 2003 AUGUST 24 (19 YEARS AGO )
| last = 2020(FOR CONVERT TO LHB )
| operator = Southern Railway zone
| ridership =SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY & SOUTHERN RAILWAY
| start = {{stnlnk|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus}} (CSMT)
| stops = 41
| end = {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram Central}} (TVC)
| distance = {{convert|1946|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 39h 10m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved, AC TIER ECONOMY
| seating = YES
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack = YES
| catering = Pantry car
On-board catering
E-catering
| observation = LHB coach
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 16331/16332
| speed = {{convert|42|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The 16331/16332 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Thiruvananthapuram Central Weekly Express is an express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station and {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram Central}} in India.
Service
The 16331/Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Thiruvananthapuram Central Weekly Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1946 km in 39h 10m. The 16332/Thiruvananthapuram Central–Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 1946 km in 40h 25m.[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/trains-to-be-detained/article19112872.ece Trains to be detained][http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1672&did=14918890685895C913A9717F8668FE3D8326CFE96F42C.web91 TRAINS REGULATED/REGULATED][http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3816&did=14865569937246394BEA7BAF921CE199FD009BB3492B5.web91 Temporary Halt at Gangapur Road Station on Solapur Division for 5 pairs of trains for 5 days][http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/two-express-trains-get-superfast-status/articleshow/57069750.cms Two express trains get superfast status]
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus}}
- {{stnlnk|Dadar}} Central
- {{stnlnk|Thane}}
- {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Karjat Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Lonavala}}
- {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Solapur}}
- {{stnlnk|Gulbarga}}
- {{stnlnk|Wadi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Mantralayam Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}}
- {{stnlnk|Bangarapet Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Erode Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Coimbatore Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Palakkad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Alappuzha}}
- {{stnlnk|Kollam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram Central}}
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 23 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 2 AC III Tier Economy
- 7 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Pantry car
- 4 General Unreserved
- 1 Seating cum Luggage Car
- 1 Generator Car
1+6+7+1+4+1+1=23 RAKES consists
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| 25px | SLR | UR | UR | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | PC | M2 | M1 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | A1 | UR | UR | EOG |
(Coach Position of 16331 Express)
No rake sharing. Pure LHB Coaches.
Traction
An erode/KYN based WAP-7 hauls the train end to end in both directions.
Schedule
- 16331 – Starts from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus every Sunday at night 08:35 PM IST and reaches Thiruvananthapuram Central on Tuesday at morning 07:00 AM IST
- 16332 – Starts from Thiruvananthapuram Central every Saturday at morning 04:25 AM IST and reaches Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Sunday 7:15 PM IST
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1654 16331/Mumbai CST–Thiruvananthapuram Weekly Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1119 16332/Thiruvananthapuram–Mumbai CST Weekly Express] India Rail Info
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