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'''Howrah-Kanyakumari Express''' is a [[Superfast/Mail Trains in India|superfast]] class express train of [[Indian Railways]] connecting [[Kolkata]] with southern most tip of the country, [[Kanyakumari]]. It covers 2431 km at an average speed of 60 kmph.It is hauled by [[WAP 4]]/[[WAM 4]] class of electric locomotives. Sleeper, AC three tier, AC two tier, General classes are available in this train; all the classes except General requires prior reservations. [[Pantry car]] and [[Tatkal scheme]] is available in it.
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| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] [[Passenger rail terminology#Express service|Express]]
| status = Operating
| locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Odisha]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Tamil Nadu]]
| predecessor =
| first = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2000|07|01}}
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| successor =
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
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| start = {{rws|Howrah}} '''(HWH)'''
| stops = 29
| end = {{rws|Kanyakumari}} '''(CAPE)'''
| distance = {{convert|2431|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 42 hours, 35 minutes
| frequency = Weekly
| trainnumber = 12665/12666
| line_used = [[Howrah-Chennai main line]] '''([[Howrah railway station|HWH]]{{snd}}[[Korukkupet railway station|KOK]])'''<br>Diamond Junction of Chennai '''([[Korukkupet railway station|KOK]]{{snd}}[[Washermanpet railway station|WST]])'''<br>[[Guntakal–Chennai Egmore section]] '''([[Washermanpet railway station|WST]]{{snd}}[[Chennai Egmore|MS]])'''<br>[[Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur line]] '''([[Chennai Egmore|MS]]{{snd}}[[Viluppuram Junction railway station|VM]])'''<br>[[Chord Line, Tamil Nadu|Chord line]] '''([[Viluppuram Junction railway station|VM]]{{snd}}[[Tiruchirappalli Junction|TPJ]])'''
| class = 2A, 3A, SL, SLR, HCPV and UR/GS
| access = {{Access icon|20px}}
| seating = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved.
| catering = Pantry Car
| speed = {{convert|56|km/h}}
| owners = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| routenumber = 29/21/29A/21A<ref>{{cite web|title=Trains at a Glance July 2013 - June 2014 |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/view_section.jsp?id=0,1,304,366,537 |work=[[Indian Railways]] |accessdate=25 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221065438/http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/view_section.jsp?id=0%2C1%2C304%2C366%2C537 |archivedate=21 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
| map = [[File:(Howrah - Kanyakumari) Express route map.jpg|250px]]
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| maintenance = {{rws|Nagercoil Junction}}
| sharing = *[[Mumbai CST - Nagercoil Balaji Express]]
*[[Mumbai Nagercoil Express]]
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The '''Howrah–Kanyakumari Express''' is a Superfast [[inter-city rail|inter-city]] [[Passenger rail terminology#Express service|express service]] connecting [[Howrah]] ([[Kolkata]]), [[West Bengal]] with [[Kanyakumari]], [[Tamil Nadu]] in [[India]]. It runs with highly refurbished LHB coaches designed at ICF, Chennai.
==Important stoppages==
# [[Howrah]] Jn.
# [[Kharagpur]] Jn.
# [[Bhubaneswar]]
# [[Khurda Road]] Jn.
# [[Visakhapatnam]]
# [[Vijayawada]]
# [[Chennai Egmore]]
# [[Villupuram]]Jn.
# [[Tiruchirappalli]] Jn.
# [[Madurai]] Jn.
# [[Tirunelveli]]Jn.
# [[Nagercoil]] Jn.
# [[Kanniyakumari]]


==Timings==
==Overview==
This express train was, numbered 6355/6356, introduced during the 1999–2000 Railway Budget as a new weekly train extending the [[Tiruchirappalli – Howrah Superfast Express]], thereby truncating the service of the latter from tri–weekly to bi–weekly.<ref>{{cite web|title=Over a dozen new trains to begin|url=http://pib.nic.in/archieve/lreleng/lyr2000/rjun2000/r30062000.html|work=[[Press Information Bureau]]|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref> The train connecting [[Howrah]]/[[Kolkata]] in [[West Bengal]] and [[Kanyakumari]] in [[Tamil Nadu]] made its inaugural run on 1 July 2000.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kanyakumari, Howrah express flagged off |url=http://www.hindu.com/2000/07/02/stories/0402223d.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140226180241/http://www.hindu.com/2000/07/02/stories/0402223d.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 February 2014|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 July 2000|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref> This train was converted to Superfast category and re-numbered to 2665/2666 from 1 December 2006 onwards.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tiruchi-Howrah Express made superfast|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/42-trains-to-be-speeded-up/article3054717.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=30 November 2006|accessdate=25 February 2014|location=[[Chennai]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=19 express trains speeded up |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/02/stories/2006120205490400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071108210005/http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/02/stories/2006120205490400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2007|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 December 2006|accessdate=25 February 2014|location=[[Thiruvananthapuram]]}}</ref> Later, the train number was changed to 12665/12666 from December 2010 onwards as a part of train management system over the entire Indian Railways network.<ref>{{cite web|title=Railways to Switch to 'Five' – Digit System for Numbering all its Passenger Carrying Trains from December 2010|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=65917|work=[[Press Information Bureau]]|date=23 September 2010|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Railways migrate to 5-digit number scheme to monitor trains|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Railways-migrate-to-5-digit-number-scheme-to-monitor-trains/articleshow/7132909.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 December 2010|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref>
* 12665 Kanyakumari Express leaves [[Howrah]] Jn. at 16:10 on Mondays and reaches Kanniyakumari second day at 11:40.
* 12666 Kanyakumari Express departs kannyakumari at 7:50 on Saturdays and reaches Howrah Jn. second day at 3:20.


==References==
==Rakes==
The train has 22 coaches comprising One AC 2-Tier, Three AC 3-tier, Eleven [[Couchette car|Sleeper class]], Three General compartments (Unreserved), Two Sleeper-cum-Luggage rake (SLR), One High-Capacity Parcel Van (HCPV) and one [[pantry car]].{{efn|The coach composition is subject to change.}}
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==Schedule==
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
The train numbered 12665 leaves {{rws|Howrah}} at 16:15 hours every Mondays<ref name="HWH-CAPE1 (Via. HWH-MAS main line)">{{cite web|title=Train Time Table for HWH-CAPE (Via. HWH-MAS main line) |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/pdf/29.pdf |work=[[Indian Railways]] |accessdate=25 February 2014 |page=2 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717130215/http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/pdf/29.pdf |archivedate=17 July 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and arrives {{rws|Kanyakumari}} at 10:50 hours on Wednesdays.<ref name="HWH-CAPE2 (Via. Chord Line)">{{cite web|title=Train Time Table for HWH-CAPE (Via. Chord Line)|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/pdf/21.pdf|work=[[Indian Railways]]|accessdate=25 February 2014|page=2|format=PDF}}</ref> On the return journey, the train leaves {{rws|Kanyakumari}} at 05:30 hours every Saturdays<ref name="CAPE-HWH1 (Via. Chord Line)">{{cite web|title=Train Time Table for CAPE-HWH (Via. Chord Line)|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/pdf/21A.pdf|work=[[Indian Railways]]|accessdate=25 February 2014|page=1|format=PDF}}</ref> and arrives {{rws|Howrah}} at 23:55 hours on Sundays.<ref name="CAPE-HWH2 (Via. HWH-MAS main line)">{{cite web|title=Train Time Table for CAPE-HWH (Via.HWH-MAS main line) |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/pdf/29A.pdf |work=[[Indian Railways]] |accessdate=25 February 2014 |page=2 |format=PDF |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140818103657/http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/pdf/29A.pdf |archivedate=18 August 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>{{efn|The timings are in [[Indian Standard Time]].}}
Some of the prominent stoppages includes {{rws|Kharagpur}}, {{rws|Bhubaneswar}}, {{rws|Visakhapatnam}},{{rws|Rajahmundry}}, {{rws|Eluru}},{{rws|Vijayawada}}, {{rws|Ongole}}, {{rws|Chennai Egmore}}, {{rws|Viluppuram Junction}}, {{rws|Tiruchirappalli Junction}}, {{rws|Madurai Junction}}, {{rws|Tirunelveli Junction}} and {{rws|Nagercoil Junction}}.
There is an heavy demand for this train for stoppage in Vallioor railway station.


==See also==
* [[Tiruchirappalli – Howrah Superfast Express]]
* [[Cholan Express]]
* [[Pallavan Express]]
* [[Vaigai express]]
* [[Tiruchirappalli – Tirunelveli Intercity Express]]
* [[IRCTC]]

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110315075343/http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ Southern Railway - Official Website]

{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railway lines in Eastern India}}


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[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2000]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]

Latest revision as of 19:12, 30 March 2024

Howrah–Kanyakumari Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
StatusOperating
LocaleWest Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
First service1 July 2000; 24 years ago (2000-07-01)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway zone
Route
TerminiHowrah (HWH)
Kanyakumari (CAPE)
Stops29
Distance travelled2,431 km (1,511 mi)
Average journey time42 hours, 35 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12665/12666
Line(s) usedHowrah-Chennai main line (HWH – KOK)
Diamond Junction of Chennai (KOK – WST)
Guntakal–Chennai Egmore section (WST – MS)
Chennai Egmore–Thanjavur line (MS – VM)
Chord line (VM – TPJ)
On-board services
Class(es)2A, 3A, SL, SLR, HCPV and UR/GS
Disabled accessDisabled access
Seating arrangementsAC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved.
Catering facilitiesPantry Car
Technical
Operating speed56 kilometres per hour (35 mph)
Track owner(s)Southern Railway zone
Timetable number(s)29/21/29A/21A[1]
Rake maintenanceNagercoil Junction
Rake sharing
Route map

The Howrah–Kanyakumari Express is a Superfast inter-city express service connecting Howrah (Kolkata), West Bengal with Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu in India. It runs with highly refurbished LHB coaches designed at ICF, Chennai.

Overview

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This express train was, numbered 6355/6356, introduced during the 1999–2000 Railway Budget as a new weekly train extending the Tiruchirappalli – Howrah Superfast Express, thereby truncating the service of the latter from tri–weekly to bi–weekly.[2] The train connecting Howrah/Kolkata in West Bengal and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu made its inaugural run on 1 July 2000.[3] This train was converted to Superfast category and re-numbered to 2665/2666 from 1 December 2006 onwards.[4][5] Later, the train number was changed to 12665/12666 from December 2010 onwards as a part of train management system over the entire Indian Railways network.[6][7]

Rakes

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The train has 22 coaches comprising One AC 2-Tier, Three AC 3-tier, Eleven Sleeper class, Three General compartments (Unreserved), Two Sleeper-cum-Luggage rake (SLR), One High-Capacity Parcel Van (HCPV) and one pantry car.[a]

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
HCPV SLR UR S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 PC S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 A1 B1 B2 B3 UR UR SLR

Schedule

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The train numbered 12665 leaves Howrah at 16:15 hours every Mondays[8] and arrives Kanyakumari at 10:50 hours on Wednesdays.[9] On the return journey, the train leaves Kanyakumari at 05:30 hours every Saturdays[10] and arrives Howrah at 23:55 hours on Sundays.[11][b] Some of the prominent stoppages includes Kharagpur, Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam,Rajahmundry, Eluru,Vijayawada, Ongole, Chennai Egmore, Viluppuram Junction, Tiruchirappalli Junction, Madurai Junction, Tirunelveli Junction and Nagercoil Junction. There is an heavy demand for this train for stoppage in Vallioor railway station.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ The coach composition is subject to change.
  2. ^ The timings are in Indian Standard Time.

References

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  1. ^ "Trains at a Glance July 2013 - June 2014". Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Over a dozen new trains to begin". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Kanyakumari, Howrah express flagged off". The Hindu. 2 July 2000. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Tiruchi-Howrah Express made superfast". The Hindu. Chennai. 30 November 2006. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  5. ^ "19 express trains speeded up". The Hindu. Thiruvananthapuram. 2 December 2006. Archived from the original on 8 November 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  6. ^ "Railways to Switch to 'Five' – Digit System for Numbering all its Passenger Carrying Trains from December 2010". Press Information Bureau. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Railways migrate to 5-digit number scheme to monitor trains". The Times of India. 20 December 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  8. ^ "Train Time Table for HWH-CAPE (Via. HWH-MAS main line)" (PDF). Indian Railways. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  9. ^ "Train Time Table for HWH-CAPE (Via. Chord Line)" (PDF). Indian Railways. p. 2. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  10. ^ "Train Time Table for CAPE-HWH (Via. Chord Line)" (PDF). Indian Railways. p. 1. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  11. ^ "Train Time Table for CAPE-HWH (Via.HWH-MAS main line)" (PDF). Indian Railways. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 August 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
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