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==Traction==
==Traction==
As the route is going to electrification, a {{rws|Erode Junction}} based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] electric locomotive pulls the train up to {{rws|Shoranur Junction}} later a {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}} based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
As the route is going to get electrified, an {{rws|Erode Junction}} based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] electric locomotive pulls the train up to {{rws|Shoranur Junction}} later an {{rws|Erode Junction}} based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]] diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:09, 9 May 2019

Rajya Rani Express
Overview
Service typeRajya Rani Express[1]
First service11 November 2011; 13 years ago (2011-11-11)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway zone
Route
TerminiKochuveli
Nilambur Road
Stops21
Distance travelled385 km (239 mi)
Average journey time11 hours
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16349 / 16350
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class 3 Tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph)
Route map

The 16349 / 50 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]

Coaches

The 16349 / 50 Rajya Rani Express has a total of 13 coaches (from 09 May, 2019) which includes one AC 2 Tier, one AC 3 Tier, seven Sleeper Class, two general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

As it is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 16349 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 391 km (243 mi) in 8 hours 50 mins (44 km/hr) & in 9 hours 45 mins as the 16350 Nilambur Road - Thiruvananthapuram Central Rajya Rani Express (40 km/hr).[3]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 16349 / 50 Rajya Rani Express runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via Kollam Junction, Ernakulam Town, Shoranur Junction to Nilambur Road.

Traction

As the route is going to get electrified, an Erode Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train up to Shoranur Junction later an Erode Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. ^ "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Rajya Rani Express". The Hindu. 29 August 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Games: Stoppage for Trains at Kazhakoottam". The New Indian Express. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
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