Kollam–Visakhapatnam Express
Overview | |||||
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Service type | Express | ||||
Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu & Kerala | ||||
First service | January 30, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-01-30) | ||||
Current operator(s) | Indian Railways | ||||
Route | |||||
Termini | Visakhapatnam (VSKP) Kollam Junction (QLN) | ||||
Stops | 33 | ||||
Distance travelled | 1,575 km (979 mi) | ||||
Average journey time | 28 hours 35 minutes | ||||
Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
Train number(s) | 18567 / 18568 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper 3 tier, 6 unreserved | ||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
Catering facilities | Available | ||||
Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
Technical | |||||
Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge | ||||
Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 18567 / 18568 Kollam–Visakhapatnam Express is a weekly express train runs between Kollam Junction in Kerala and Visakhapatnam Junction in Andhra Pradesh.
History
Visakhapatnam is a place where Malayalis are very high in number. A train between Visakhapatnam and Kollam (Quilon or Coulão), the erstwhile commercial capital of Malabar Coast, was a long-standing demand from the Malayali communities in Andhra Pradesh.[1] As a result, Indian Railways have started a permanent service between Kollam and Visakhapatnam on 30 January 2014. Railway used to run special train services between Kollam and Visakhapatnam every year.[2][3]
Background
The train numbered as 18567 (from Visakhapatnam to Kollam) and 18568 (from Kollam to Visakhapatnam),[4] travels through Vijayawada Junction, Tenali, Katpadi Junction, Coimbatore Junction and Kottayam for both up and down services.[5]
Route and halts
Kollam Junction → Sasthamkotta → Karunagappally → Kayamkulam → Mavelikara → Chengannur → Tiruvalla → Changanassery → Kottayam → Ernakulam Town → Aluva → Thrissur → Palakkad Junction → Coimbatore Junction → Tiruppur → Erode Junction → Salem Junction → Jolarpettai Junction → Katpadi Junction → Renigunta Junction → Gudur Junction → Nellore → Singarayakonda → Ongole → Bapatla → Tenali Junction → Vijayawada Junction → Eluru → Rajahmundry → Samalkot → Elamanchili → Duvvada → Visakhapatnam Junction[6]
Coach composition
- 2 AC II ടിയർ
- 1 AC THREE TIER ECONOMY
- 8 AC III tier
- 6 sleeper class
- 4 general compartments
- 2 SLR compartments
See also
- Kollam–Thiruvananthapuram trunk line
- Shoranur–Cochin Harbour section
- Anantapuri Express
- Palaruvi Express
- Kollam–Tirupati Express
References
- ^ "No end to raw deal for Waltair division". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Weekly express train service between Vizag and Kollam from month-end". Business Line. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Vizag-Kollam Weekly Express Train from January 30". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 January 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Timings of new trains announced". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Train Number Index" (PDF). Indian Railways. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "18568-Kollam-Vizag Express". India Rail Info. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
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