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Thiruvananthpuram–Shalimar Express

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Thiruvananthapuram–Shalimar Superfast
Shalimar–Thiruvananthpuram Superfast Express passing through Anakapalle railway station
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service6 October 1987; 37 years ago (1987-10-06) (initial service between Ernakulam Junction and Howrah Junction)
1997; 27 years ago (1997) (extended to Thiruvananthapuram Central)[1]
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiThiruvananthapuram Central
Shalimar
Stops36
Distance travelled2,564 km (1,593 mi)
Average journey time46 hours
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22641 / 22642
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier economy sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55.5 km/h (34 mph)
Route map

The 22641 / 42 Thiruvananthapuram–Shalimar Superfast is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways southern zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central (Kerala) and Shalimar (West Bengal) in India.[2]

It operates as train number 22641from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shalimar and as train number 22642 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Coaches

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The 22641 / 42 Thiruvananthpuram−Shalimar Express has one AC 2-tier, Six AC 3-tier, 13 sleeper class, three general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches & 2 AC THREE TIER ECONOMY . It carries pantry car.[3] THE TRAIN USES LHB COACHES SINCE 2021 DECEMBER (ASSESSMENT NEED )

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 22641 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Shalimar Express covers the distance of 2,564 km (1,593 mi) in 44 hours 50 mins (57 km/h) and in 45 hours 40 mins as the 22642 Shalimar–Thiruvananthapuram Central (56 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is slightly above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 22641 / 42 runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via Kollam Junction, Alappuzha, Ernakulam Junction, Thrissur, Palakkad Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Perambur, Vijayawada Junction, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Kharagpur Junction to Shalimar.[4]

Traction

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As the route is fully electrified, an Erode or Royapuram-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train up to Visakhapatnam. Later, an Howrah-based WAP-7 locomotive takes the reversed direction and pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ "Budget speech of Sri.Ram Vilas Paswan 1997-98 (page no. 11)" (PDF). 26 February 1997.
  2. ^ [1], South Eastern Railway, 22 October 2016
  3. ^ Movements of trains Disrupted, thehindu.com, 1 February 2016
  4. ^ "Shalimar Express". The Hindu. 12 December 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2018.