Thiruvananthapuram North−Porbandar Superfast Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 25 March 2012 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Thiruvananthapuram North (KCVL) Porbandar (PBR) | ||||
| Stops | 28 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,411 km (1,498 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 44 hrs 15 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 20909 / 20910 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 20909 / 20910 Thiruvananthapuram North-Porbandar Superfast Express[1] is a superfast train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram North in Thiruvananthapuram and Porbandar in India.
It operates as train number 20909 from Thiruvananthapuram North to Porbandar and as train number 20910 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.[2] Since 31 March 2024, the train runs with LHB coaches
Coaches
The 20909 / 10 Thiruvananthapuram North-Porbandar Superfast Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class,3 General Unreserved, 1 Pantry Car, 1 Generator Car & 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches , thus making 22 LHB coaches from 28th March 2024. While the train was running with IRS rakes instead of LHB rakes, it had 9 sleeper coaches instead of 8 sleeper coaches and 2 SLR coaches instead of 1 SLR coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 20909 Thiruvananthapuram North - Porbandar Superfast Express covers the distance of 2,411 km (1,498 mi) in 44 hours 15 mins (51 km/h) and in 44 hours 20 mins as 20910 Porbandar - Kochuveli Superfast Express (51 km/h).
Route
The 20909 / 10 Thiruvananthapuram North−Porbandar Superfast Express runs from Thiruvananthapuram North via Ernakulam Junction, Mangalore Junction, Madgaon Junction, Panvel, Vasai Road, Palghar, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Rajkot Junction to Porbandar.[3]
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20909 | KCVL | Thiruvananthapuram North | 11:15 AM | Sunday | Porbandar | 07:25 AM | Tuesday |
| 20910 | PBR | Porbandar | 18:40 PM | Thursday | Thiruvananthapuram North | 15:00 PM | Saturday |
Traction
As the route has been fully electrified, a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotives powers the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Porbandar and vice versa.
References
- ^ "56 New Express Trains Announced". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- ^ Pinto, Stanley (14 April 2014). "Goods Train Derail At Ukshi". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ Special Stoppage At Aluva, the hindu.com, 14 August 2016
External links
- 20909 Kochuveli Porbandar Superfast Express at India Rail Info
- 20910 Porbandar Kochuveli Superfast Express at India Rail Info
Express trains running through Kerala | |
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| Starting from Trivandrum | |
| Starting from Kochuveli | |
| Starting from Kollam Jn. | |
| Starting from Ernakulam Jn. | |
| Starting from Guruvayur | |
| Starting from Palakkad Jn. | |
| Starting from Kozhikode | |
| Starting from Kannur | |
| Starting from Kasaragod | |
| Starting from other states | |
