Calicut Jan Shatabdi Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Thiruvananthapuram | ||||
| Stops | 11 | ||||
| End | Kozhikode | ||||
| Distance travelled | 399 km (248 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 7 hours as 12076 Thiruvananthapuram Central -Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express, 7 hours 15 minutes as 12075 Kozhikode- Thiruvananthapuram Central Jan Shatabdi Express | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12075 / 12076 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, 2nd Class sitting (Non AC Chair Car) | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed |
120 km/h (75 mph) maximum 57 km/h (35 mph), including halts | ||||
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The 12075/12076 Thiruvananthapuram - Kozhikode ‘’’Jan Shatabdi Express’’’ is a daily running Jan Shatabdi Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode in Kerala state of India.
Name of the train
Jan Shatabdi Express is a more affordable variety of the Shatabdi Express, which has both AC and non-AC accommodation. The word 'Jan' refers to common people.
Route
The train was initially running between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Ernakulam Junction via Alappuzha. The train was extended till Kozhikode in August 2009.[1]
Significance
The Thiruvananthapuram - Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express train is one of the fastest express trains running in Kerala. This train offers cheapest and fast connectivity between the three megacities of Kerala-Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode-and thus it is one of the most popular trains running in Kerala. The 12076 train covers Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kozhikode in 7 hours which makes it the second fastest train after Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express. Also the 12076 train is the fastest train between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Shoranur Junction railway section. The Jan Shatabdi express train covers the state capital Thiruvananthapuram and commercial hub Kochi in 3 hours 15 minutes which makes it the second fastest train covering these two cities after the 22208 Thiruvananthapuram Chennai AC Superfast Express which covers it in 3 hours and 5 minutes. The train is one among the popular commuter trains in Kerala state along with its counterpart, the 12081/82 Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express, which runs via Kottayam.
Coach Composition
The train consists of 17 second class seating coaches and 3 AC Chair car coaches.
Time Table
The 12076 Thiruvananthapuram Central -Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express leaves Thiruvananthapuram Central at 06:00 AM and reaches Kozhikode at 13:00 PM. It covers the 399 km distance in 7 hours. In return the 12075 Kozhikode -Thiruvananthapuram Central Jan Shatabdi Express leaves Kozhikode at 13:40 PM and reaches Thiruvananthapuram Central at 20:55 PM.
See also
References
- ↑ "Jan Shatabdi Express". The Hindu.