Parasuram Express

Parasuram Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Locale	Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu
First service	1 April 1975 (1975-04-01)
Current operator	Southern Railway
Route
Termini	Mangalore Central (MAQ) Kanniyakumari (CAPE)
Stops	51
Distance travelled	703 km (437 mi)
Average journey time	15 hours 50 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number	16649 / 16650
On-board services
Classes	AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	44 km/h (27 mph) average including halts.
Route map

The 16649 / 16650 Parasuram Express is an express train run by Indian Railways connecting Mangalore in Karnataka with Kanniyakumari in 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 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.

Traction

The train is hauled by an Arakkonam Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive on its entire journey.