Thiruvananthapuram North–Indore Weekly Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Thiruvananthapuram North–Indore Weekly Express
| type = Express
| locale = Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh
| operator = Western Railway
| ridership =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2016|07|01}}
| last =
| start = {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram North}} (TVCN)
| stops = 31
| end = {{stnlnk|Indore Junction||Indore}} (INDB)
| distance = {{convert|2287|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 45 hours 15 minutes
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities =
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 20931 / 20932
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts.
| map = File:(Indore - Kochuveli) Express Route map.png
| map_state =
}}
The 20931 / 20932 Thiruvananthapuram North–Indore Weekly Express is a weekly express train of the Indian Railways,running between Thiruvananthapuram North railway station, the capital city of Kerala and Indore Junction BG railway station of Indore, the largest city and commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 20931/20932 train numbers on a weekly basis.[http://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/mhow-manmad-rail-project-railway-ministry-mp-govt-to-ink-mou-soon/880588 Mhow-Manmad Rail project – Railway ministry, MP govt to ink MoU soon][http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/New-service/article14409624.ece Weekly express train to Indore][http://konkanrailway.com/press/details/470 INTRODUCTION OF NEW TRAINS ON KONKAN RAILWAY ROUTE]
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:
- 2 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 1 Pantry car
- 2 End On Generator
Service
- 20931/Thiruvananthapuram North–Indore Weekly Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 2287 km in 45 hrs 15 mins.
- 20932/Indore–Thiruvananthapuram North Weekly Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 2287 km in 45 hrs 40 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram North}}
- {{stnlnk|Kollam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kayamkulam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Alappuzha}}
- {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Thrissur}}
- {{stnlnk|Shoranur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kozhikode}}
- {{stnlnk|Kannur}}
- {{stnlnk|Kasaragod}}
- {{stnlnk|Mangalore Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Udupi}}
- {{stnlnk|Karwar}}
- {{stnlnk|Madgaon Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ratnagiri}}
- {{stnlnk|Chiplun}}
- {{stnlnk|Roha}}
- {{stnlnk|Panvel}}
- {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Boisar}}
- {{stnlnk|Vapi}}
- {{stnlnk|Surat}}
- {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Godhra Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dahod}}
- {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ujjain Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Indore Junction}}
Schedule
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Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20931 | KCVL | Thiruvananthapuram North | 11:00 AM | Fri | Indore Junction | 08:15 AM | Sun |
20932 | INDB | Indore Junction | 21:00 PM | Tue | Thiruvananthapuram North | 18:40 PM | Thu |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Kochuveli to Indore and vice versa.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kochuveli-indore-weekly-express-19331/47895/1009/8 20931/Kochuveli–Indore Weekly Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/indore-kochuveli-weekly-express-19332/47941/8/1009 20932/Indore–Kochuveli Weekly Express] India Rail Info
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{{Express trains running through Kerala}}
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Transport in Thiruvananthapuram
Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Kerala
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra
Category:Rail transport in Goa
Category:Rail transport in Gujarat