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Rajya Rani Express
Overview
Service typeRajya Rani Express[1]
First service11 November 2011; 13 years ago (2011-11-11)
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
Termini Thiruvananthapuram North(KCVL)
Nilambur Road (NIL)
Stops21
Distance travelled385 km (239 mi)
Average journey time8 hrs 45 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16349 / 16350
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 16349 / 16350 Rajya Rani Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Thiruvananthapuram North and Nilambur Road in India. This train is a part of Rajya Rani Express series of trains and serves the state of Kerala.

It operates as train number 16349 from Thiruvananthapuram North to Nilambur Road and as train number 16350 in the reverse direction.[2]

Background

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This train was inaugurated on 11 November 2011, initially originating from Thiruvananthapuram Central to reach its destination. After inauguration, there were demands from commuters to make Rajya Rani Express an independent train. In consideration of these demands, this train was made an independent train. Due to the traffic pressure on Thiruvananthapuram Central, the originating source was also shifted to Thiruvananthapuram North from 30 January 2019.[3]

Coaches

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

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

Routing

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The train runs to/from Kochuveli via Kollam Junction, Kayamkulam Junction, Chengannur, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Shoranur Junction, Angadipuram, Vaniyambalam to/from Nilambur Road.

Traction

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The train is hauled by an Erode or Arakkonam-based WAP-4 electric locomotive between Thiruvananthapuram North and Shoranur Junction, and a Golden Rock-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive between Shoranur Junction and Nilambur Road.

References

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  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. ^ SIVAPRAKASH. "16349/Kochuveli - Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express (PT) - Kochuveli to Nilambur Road SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  3. ^ RajyaRani Express to Run Independent, The Hindu, Retrieved 2 October 2020
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