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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Mysuru–Thiruvananthapuram North Express<br />
| image = <br />
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| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1996|01|01}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}} (MYS)<br />
| stops = 24<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram North}} (TVCN)<br />
| distance = {{convert|966|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 18 hours 35 minutes<br />
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = No<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering<br />
| observation = Large windows <br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = No<br />
| otherfacilities = Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 16315 / 16316<br />
| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.<br />
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The 16315 / 16316 '''Mysuru–Thiruvananthapuram North Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram North}} of [[Thiruvananthapuram]] the capital of [[Kerala]] in India. It is currently being operated with 16315/16316 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161228192210/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2016/dec/01/techies-demands-for-halt-of-more-trains-at-kazhakootam-go-unheeded-1544352--1.html Techies' demands for halt of more trains at Kazhakootam go unheeded]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/Knocked-down-by-train-elephant-dies/article14435610.ece Knocked down by train, elephant dies]</ref><ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/elephant-run-over-by-a-train-in-coimbatore-2864067/ Elephant run over by a train in Coimbatore]</ref> The train was extended from {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}} to Mysore Junction w.e.f. from 29 September 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://starofmysore.com/union-minister-flags-off-mysore-kochuveli-train/ |title=Union Minister Flags Off Mysore-Kochuveli Train |publisher=Star of Mysore |date=29 September 2019 |accessdate=30 September 2019}}</ref> This train was introduced as a result of many protests by Kerala passengers for a second train between Trivandum and Bangalore. This train is the successor of the "Trivandum Central Bangalore Weekly express".<br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 16315 Mysore–Thiruvananthapuram North Express has an average speed of 46&nbsp;km/h and covers 961&nbsp;km in 20 hours 45 minutes. The 16316 Thiruvananthapuram North–Mysore Express has an average speed of 52&nbsp;km/h and covers 961&nbsp;km in 18 hours 35 minutes.<br />
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== Route and halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Mysore Junction}}<br />
*Mandya<br />
*Ramanagaram<br />
*Kengeri<br />
* {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bengaluru Cantonment}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapura}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bangarapete Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Erode Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Coimbatore Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Palakkad Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Thrissur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Aluva}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Cherthala}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Alappuzha}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kayamkulam Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kollam Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram North}}<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has [[LHB coach|LHB rakes]] with a maximum permissible speed of 130&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:<br />
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* 1 AC II Tier<br />
* 3 AC III Tier<br />
* 13 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 3 General Unreserved<br />
* 2 EOG<br />
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LHB rakes are allotted with effect from 28-07-2018.[https://d.indiarailinfo.com/train/blog/kochuveli-ksr-bengaluru-express-16316/139/1009/136] India Rail Info<br />
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== Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] electric locomotives from Mysore Junction to Thiruvananthapuram North, and vice versa.<br />
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== Timetable ==<br />
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*16315 – Starts from Mysore daily at 12:45 hrs IST and reaches Thiruvananthapuram North next day at 9:15 AM IST<br />
*16316 – Starts from Thiruvananthapuram North daily at 16:45 hrs IST and reaches Mysore next day at 11:15 Hrs IST<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Yesvantpur–Kochuveli AC Express]]<br />
* [[Kochuveli–Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express]]<br />
* [[Kochuveli–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/941 16315/KSR Bengaluru - Thiruvananthapuram North Express] India Rail Info<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/139 16316/Thiruvananthapuram North - KSR Bengaluru Express] India Rail Info<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Thiruvananthapuram]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 1996]]<br />
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