Parasuram Express

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

Parasuram Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Locale	Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu
First service	1 April 1975; 50 years ago (1975-04-01)
Current operator(s)	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(s)	16649 / 16650
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available (onboard catering/no pantry)
Observation facilities	windows
Baggage facilities	Available
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	44 km/h (27 mph) average including halts.
Route map

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^[1] 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. ^[2][3]

Traction

Parasuram express is usually hauled by Arakkonam electric locomotive shed based WAP-4 locomotive