Kannur - Thiruvananthapuram Jan Shatabdi Express
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) | ||||
| Stops | 13 | ||||
| End | Kannur (CAN) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 500 km (311 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 hours 15 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | 5 times a week | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12081 / 12082 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, 2nd Class seating | ||||
| Seating arrangements |
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| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes/Contract Catering | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed |
110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 54 km/h (34 mph), including halts | ||||
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The 12081/12082 Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express is a Jan Shatabdi Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur in Kerala state of India. It is the fastest express train between these two cities running via Kottayam.
History
The train commenced its operation in 2011 . Initially it ran between Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode,[1] but owing to public demand it was extended to Kannur in 2013. The train is one among the popular commuter trains in Kerala state along with its counterpart, the 12075/76 Calicut Jan Shatabdi Express, which runs via Alappuzha.
Route
Kannur jan shadabdi express covers the distance of 500 km between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur in about 9 hours , making it the second fastest train between the two cities after the Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express. It has 12 halts and the stoppages are at Thalassery , Vatakara , Kozhikode , Tirur , Shoranur Junction , Thrissur , Ernakulam Town , Kottayam , Chengannur , Mavelikkara , Kayamkulam Jn and Kollam Junction .
Traction
As the route is fully electrified. It is hauled by WAP 4
Coach Composition
The train has 18 coaches of which 15 are second class seating coaches(including 2 SLRs)[2] and 3 are AC Chair car coaches. Being one of the most popular trains in Kerala advance reservation is necessary especially during the weekends.
Frequency
Train number 12081 from Kannur runs on Mondays,Tuesdays,Thursdays,Fridays and Saturdays . While Train number 12082 From Thiruvananthapuram Central runs on Sundays,Mondays,Wednesdays,Thursdays and Fridays.
