Kochuveli–Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Rajya Rani Express[1] | ||||
| First service | 11 November 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Kochuveli (KCVL) Nilambur Road (NIL) | ||||
| Stops | 21 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 385 km (239 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 8 hrs 45 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16349 / 16350 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | General Unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 16349 / 16350 Rajya Rani Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Kochuveli and Nilambur Road in India.This train is a part of Rajya Rani Express series from Kerala state.
It operates as train number 16349 from Kochuveli to Nilambur Road and as train number 16350 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Kerala.[2]
Background[edit]
This train was inaugurated on 11 November 2019, with originating from Thiruvananthapuram Central to reach its destination. After inauguration the commuters were demanded to make Rajya Rani Express as an independent train. For that purpose, this train was made an independent with declining the traffic pressure on Thiruvananthapuram Central, the originating source was also shifted to Kochuveli on 30 January 2019.[3]
Coaches[edit]
The 16349 / 50 Rajya Rani Express has a total of 13 coaches which includes two AC 2 Tier, one AC 3 Tier, six Sleeper class, two general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.
As it is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Routing[edit]
The 16349/16350 Rajya Rani Express runs from Kochuveli via Kollam Junction, Kayamkulam Junction, Chengannur, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Shoranur Junction, Angadipuram, Vaniyambalam to Nilambur Road.
Traction[edit]
As the route is fully electrified, an Erode-based WAP-4 or Royapuram-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train from Kochuveli to Shoranur Junction .
References[edit]
- ^ "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- ^ "Rajya Rani Express". The Hindu. 29 August 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ RajyaRani Express to Run Independent, The Hindu, Retrieved 2 October 2020
External links[edit]
- 16349 Rajya Rani Express at India Rail Info
- 16350 Rajya Rani Express at India Rail Info
