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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express
| name = Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express
| image=
| image =
| caption =
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale = [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Goa]], [[Karnataka]], [[Kerala]], [[Tamil Nadu]]
| locale = [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Goa]], [[Karnataka]], [[Kerala]] & [[Tamil Nadu]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|03|30}}(Inaugurated)<br>{{start date and age|df=yes|2017|03|31}} (extended upto {{rws|Jamnagar}})<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/train-services-extended/article17661838.ece|title=Extended to Jamnagar|accessdate=25 March 2017|newspaper=The Hindu|date=24 March 2017 }}</ref>
| first = * {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|03|30}} (Inaugural) <br/>
* {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|03|31}} (extended upto {{rws|Jamnagar}})<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/train-services-extended/article17661838.ece|title=Extended to Jamnagar|access-date=25 March 2017|newspaper=The Hindu|date=24 March 2017 }}</ref>
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Tirunelveli Junction}}(TEN)
| start = {{rws|Tirunelveli Junction}} (TEN)
| stops = 29
| stops = 29
| end = {{rws|Jamnagar}}(JAM)
| end = {{rws|Jamnagar}} (JAM)
| distance = {{convert|2434|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|2434|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 44 hrs 45 mins
| journeytime = 44 hrs 45 mins
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| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 22907/22908 [[Madgaon-Hapa Superfast Express]]
| observation = Large windows
| sharing = Rake sharing with 22907/22908 [[Madgaon-Hapa Superfast Express]]
| entertainment =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities =
| otherfacilities =
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
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| el =
| el =
| trainnumber = 19577 / 19578
| trainnumber = 19577 / 19578
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = [[File:(Hapa - Tirunelveli) Express Route map.jpg|250px]]
| map = [[File:(Hapa - Tirunelveli) Express Route map.jpg|250px]]
| map_state =
| map_state =
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==Route & halts==
==Route & halts==


The 19577/19578 '''Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express''' runs from {{rws|Tirunelveli Junction}} via {{rws|Nagercoil Town}},
The 19577/19578 '''Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express''' runs from Tirunelveli Junction via
Vallioor
{{rws|Nagercoil Town}},
{{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}},
{{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}},
{{rws|Kollam Junction}}, {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}}, {{rws|Shoranur Junction}}, {{rws|Mangaluru Junction}}, {{rws|Madgaon Junction}}, {{rws|Ratnagiri}}, {{rws|Panvel Junction}}, {{rws|Vasai Road}}, {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}, {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{rws|Surendranagar Junction}}, {{rws|Rajkot Junction}} to {{rws|Jamnagar}}.
{{rws|Kollam Junction}}, {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}}, {{rws|Shoranur Junction}}, {{rws|Mangaluru Junction}}, {{rws|Madgaon Junction}}, {{rws|Ratnagiri}}, {{rws|Panvel Junction}}, {{rws|Vasai Road}}, {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}, {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{rws|Surendranagar Junction}}, {{rws|Rajkot Junction}} to Jamnagar.


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
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==Traction==
==Traction==


It is now hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-5]] electric locomotive on it's entire journey.
It is now hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-5]] electric locomotive on its entire journey.

==Rake sharing==
The train shares its rake with 22907 / 22908 [[Madgaon-Hapa Superfast Express]].


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 05:18, 11 June 2024

Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleGujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu
First service
  • 30 March 2010; 14 years ago (2010-03-30) (Inaugural)
  • 31 March 2017; 7 years ago (2017-03-31) (extended upto Jamnagar)[1]
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiTirunelveli Junction (TEN)
Jamnagar (JAM)
Stops29
Distance travelled2,434 km (1,512 mi)
Average journey time44 hrs 45 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)19577 / 19578
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts.
Rake sharingRake sharing with 22907/22908 Madgaon-Hapa Superfast Express
Route map

The 19577 / 19578 Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express is an express train operated by Indian Railways that runs between Tirunelveli Junction and Jamnagar in India. It is currently being operated with 19577/19578 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[2][3][4]

It operates as train number 19577 from Tirunelveli Junction to Jamnagar and as train number 19578 from Jamnagar to Tirunelveli Junction.

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Coaches
  • 4 General
  • 2 EoG Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

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The 19577/Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 2434 km in 44 hrs 25 mins.

The 19578/Jamnagar–Tirunelveli Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 2434 km in 45 hrs 00 mins.

Route & halts

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The 19577/19578 Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express runs from Tirunelveli Junction via Vallioor Nagercoil Town, Thiruvananthapuram Central, Kollam Junction, Ernakulam Junction, Shoranur Junction, Mangaluru Junction, Madgaon Junction, Ratnagiri, Panvel Junction, Vasai Road, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Surendranagar Junction, Rajkot Junction to Jamnagar.

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
19577 TEN Tirunelveli 08:00 AM Mon,Tue Jamnagar 04:25 AM Wed,Thu
19578 JAM Jamnagar 21:20 PM Fri,Sat Tirunelveli 18:20 PM Sun,Mon

Traction

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It is now hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 22907 / 22908 Madgaon-Hapa Superfast Express.

References

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  1. ^ "Extended to Jamnagar". The Hindu. 24 March 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Hapa-Tirunelveli train to run twice a week". Indian Express. 28 April 2010.
  3. ^ "19577/Tirunelveli - Jamnagar Express (PT)". India Rail Info.
  4. ^ "19578/Jamnagar - Tirunelveli Express (PT)". India Rail Info.
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