Parasuram Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Parasuram Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale = Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1975|04|01}}
| last =
| operator = Southern Railway
| ridership =
| start = Mangalore Central (MAQ)
| stops = 51
| end ={{stnlnk|Kanniyakumari}} (CAPE)
| distance = {{convert|703|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 15 hours 50 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available (onboard catering/no pantry)
| observation = windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities =
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 16649 / 16650
| map = File:Ernad Express Route map.jpg
| map_state =
| speed={{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
}}
The 16649 / 16650Parasuram Express is an express train run by Indian Railways connecting Mangalore, Karnataka with Kanniyakumari, 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 Nagercoil{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/parasuram-express-extended/article3662387.ece|title=Parasuram Express extended|date=12 July 2012|newspaper=The Hindu}} and in July of 2024 the Parasuram Express was extended once more to Kanniyakumari.
Schedule and timing
The train no.16650 starts from Kanniyakumari 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 Kanniyakumari at 21:15 PM. The train runs via Shoranur–Kottayam route.
{{cite web |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-parasuram-express-16650/8070/801/1470 |website=Rail info|title=16650/Parasuram Express–Nagercoil to Mangalore SR/Southern Zone–Railway Enquiry}}{{cite web |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-parasuram-express-16649/8071/1470/59 |website=Rail info|title=16649/Parasuram Express – Mangalore to Trivandrum SR/Southern Zone – Railway Enquiry}}
Traction
Parasuram express is usually hauled by Arakkonam electric locomotive shed based WAP-4 locomotive
References
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{{Express trains running through Kerala}}
{{Railways in Southern India}}
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Category:Transport in Mangalore
Category:Transport in Nagercoil
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
Category:Rail transport in Kerala
Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu