The 16335 / 16336 Gandhidham-Nagercoil Weekly Express is an express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Nagercoil Junction in India. It runs through Konkan Railway route of west coast of India. It runs only in Friday from Gandhidham Junction to Nagercoil Junction & it runs Tuesday from Nagercoil Junction to Gandhidham Junction in India.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 1 July 1992 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Gandhidham Junction (GIMB) Nagercoil Junction (NCJ) | ||||
| Stops | 55 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,341 km (1,455 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 47 hours 25 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16335 / 16336 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, 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 | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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It operates as train number 16335 from Gandhidham Junction to Nagercoil and as train number 16336 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu.
Coach composition
editThe train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:[1][2]
- 1 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper Tier
- 1 Pantry Car
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
editThe 16335/Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express covers the distance of 2,341 km (1,455 mi) in 45 hours 40 mins (51 km/h).
The 16336/Nagercoil - Gandhidham Express covers the distance of 2,341 km (1,455 mi) in 46 hours 15 mins (51 km/h).[3]
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
editThe 16335 / 36 Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express runs from Gandhidham Junction via Ahmedabad Junction, Vasai Road, Panvel Junction, Ratnagiri, Madgaon Junction,Udupi,Surathkal, Mangalore Junction, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Kollam Junction, Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Junction and vice versa.
Schedule
edit| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16335 | GIMB | Gandhidham Junction | 10:35 AM | Fri | Nagercoil Junction | 06:15 AM | Sun |
| 16336 | NCJ | Nagercoil Junction | 14:45 PM | Tue | Gandhidham Junction | 12:00 PM | Thu |
Traction
editAs the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by an Erode Loco Shed based WAP-4 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
See also
editReferences
editExternal links
edit- 16335/Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express at India Rail Info
- 16336/Nagercoil - Gandhidham Express at India Rail Info
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