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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Kochuveli−Porbandar Express<br />
| image= <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|03|25}} <br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{rws|Kochuveli}}, Thiruvananthapuram<br />
| stops = 28<br />
| end = {{rws|Porbandar}}<br />
| distance = {{convert|2411|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journey time = 47 hours 5 Mins <br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = Yes<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment =<br />
| baggage = <br />
| other facilities=<br />
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] Coaches<br />
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 19261 / 19262<br />
| speed = {{convert|50.5|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts<br />
| map = [[File:(Porbander - Kochuveli) Express Route map.jpg|300px]]<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 19261 / 62 '''Kochuveli-Porbandar Express'''<ref name="56new">{{cite web|title=56 New Express Trains Announced|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=70181|work=[[Government of India]]|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|accessdate=25 February 2011}}</ref> is a [[Express trains in India|express ]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{rws|Kochuveli}} in Thiruvananthapuram and {{rws|Porbandar}} in [[India]].<br />
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It operates as train number 19261 from {{rws|Kochuveli}} to {{rws|Porbandar}} and as train number 19262 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Kerala]], [[Karnataka]], [[Goa]], [[Maharashtra]] and [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/Goods-train-derails-at-Ukshi-several-trains-cancelled-diverted/articleshow/33735848.cms? | title=Goods Train Derail At Ukshi | newspaper=The Times of India | date=14 April 2014 | first=Stanley | last=Pinto | accessdate=27 August 2018 }}</ref><br />
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==Coaches==<br />
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The 19261 / 62 '''Kochuveli-Porbandar Express''' has one AC 2 tier, two AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, six General Unreserved & two SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a [[Dining car|Pantry car coach]].<br />
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As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.<br />
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==Service==<br />
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The 19261 {{rws|Kochuveli}} - {{rws|Porbandar}} ''' Express''' covers the distance of {{convert|2411|km|0|abbr=on}} in 47 hours 5&nbsp;mins (51&nbsp;km/hr) & in 47 hours 5&nbsp;mins as 19262 {{rws|Porbandar}} - {{rws|Kochuveli}} '''Express''' (51&nbsp;km/hr).<br />
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== Timing ==<br />
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19261 - Leaves [[Kochuveli railway station | Kochuveli]] every '''Sunday''' at 11:00 AM IST and reach [[Porbandar railway station|Porbandar]] on '''Tuesday''' at 10:15 AM <br />
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19262 - Leaves Porbandar every Thursday at 18:40 PM IST and reach [[Kochuveli railway station | Kochuveli]] '''Saturday''' at 17:45 Hrs IST<br />
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==Routeing==<br />
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The 12261 / 62 '''Kochuveli−Porbandar Express''' runs from {{rws|Kochuveli}} via {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}}, {{rws|Mangalore Junction}}, {{rws|Madgaon Junction}}, {{rws|Panvel}}, {{rws|Vasai Road}}, {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{rws|Rajkot Junction}} to {{rws|Porbandar}}.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Special-stoppage-for-trains-at-Aluva/article14586392.ece Special Stoppage At Aluva], ''the hindu.com'', 14 August 2016</ref><br />
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==Traction==<br />
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As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]] based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kochuveli-porbandar-weekly-express-19261/17122/1009/1658 19261 Kochuveli Porbandar Express] at India Rail Info<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/porbandar-kochuveli-weekly-express-19262/17121/1658/1009 19262 Porbandar Kochuveli Express] at India Rail Info<br />
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[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
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[[Category:Rail transport in Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2012]]<br />
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