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The 16335 / 36 '''Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway Zone]] that runs between {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}} and {{rws|Nagercoil Junction}} in [[India]].
The 16335 / 36 '''Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway Zone]] that runs between {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}} and {{rws|Nagercoil Junction}} in [[India]]. It runs through [[Konkan Railway]] route of west coast of India.


It operates as train number 16335 from {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}} to {{rws|Nagercoil}} and as train number 16336 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Goa]], [[Karnataka]], [[Kerala]] & [[Tamil Nadu]].
It operates as train number 16335 from {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}} to {{rws|Nagercoil}} and as train number 16336 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Goa]], [[Karnataka]], [[Kerala]] & [[Tamil Nadu]].
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==Routing==
==Routing==


The 16335 / 36 '''Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express''' runs from {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}} via {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{rws|Vasai Road}}, {{rws|Panvel Junction}}, {{rws|Ratnagiri}}, {{rws|Madgaon Junction}}, {{rws|Mangalore Junction}}, {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}},
The 16335 / 36 '''Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express''' runs from {{rws|Gandhidham Junction}} via {{rws|Ahmedabad Junction}}, {{rws|Vasai Road}}, {{rws|Panvel Junction}}, {{rws|Ratnagiri}}, {{rws|Madgaon Junction}},{{rws|Udupi}},{{rws|Surathkal}},  {{rws|Mangalore Junction}}, {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}},
{{rws|Kottayam}},
{{rws|Kottayam}},
{{rws|Kollam Junction}}, {{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}} to {{rws|Nagercoil Junction}} and vice versa.
{{rws|Kollam Junction}}, {{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}} to {{rws|Nagercoil Junction}} and vice versa.
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As the route is partially electrified, an [[Diesel loco shed, Erode|Erode]] based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ernakulam|Ernakulam]] based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive pulls the train up to {{rws|Shoranur Junction}}, later an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]] based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
As the route is partially electrified, an [[Diesel loco shed, Erode|Erode]] based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ernakulam|Ernakulam]] based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive pulls the train up to {{rws|Shoranur Junction}}, later an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]] based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
==See also==
*[[Netravati Express]]
*[[Ernakulam-Okha Express]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 00:26, 31 March 2022

Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 July 1992; 32 years ago (1992-07-01)
Current operator(s)Southern Railway zone
Route
StartGandhidham Junction (GIMB)
Stops55
EndNagercoil Junction (NCJ)
Distance travelled2,341 km (1,455 mi)
Average journey time46 hours 05 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)16335 / 16336
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry Car
E-Catering
On-board Catering
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph)
Route map
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The 16335 / 36 Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express is an express train belonging to Southern Railway Zone that runs between Gandhidham Junction and Nagercoil Junction in India. It runs through Konkan Railway route of west coast of India.

It operates as train number 16335 from Gandhidham Junction to Nagercoil and as train number 16336 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu.

Coach Composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:[1][2]

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper III Tier
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

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

Service[edit]

The 16335/Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express covers the distance of 2,341 km (1,455 mi) in 45 hours 40 mins (51 km/hr).

The 16336/Nagercoil - Gandhidham Express covers the distance of 2,341 km (1,455 mi) in 46 hours 15 mins (51 km/hr).[3]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing[edit]

The 16335 / 36 Gandhidham - Nagercoil Express runs from Gandhidham Junction via Ahmedabad Junction, Vasai Road, Panvel Junction, Ratnagiri, Madgaon Junction,Udupi,Surathkal, Mangalore Junction, Ernakulam Junction, Kottayam, Kollam Junction, Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Junction and vice versa.

Schedule[edit]

Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
16335 GIMB Gandhidham Junction 07:20 AM Fri Nagercoil Junction 05:00 AM Sun
16336 NCJ Nagercoil Junction 14:45 PM Tue Gandhidham Junction 13:00 PM Thu

Traction[edit]

As the route is partially electrified, an Erode based WDM-3D or Ernakulam based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train up to Shoranur Junction, later an Erode based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ [1], thehindu.com, 24 August 2016
  2. ↑ [2], thehindu.com, 27 January 2017
  3. ↑ [3], Western Railway, 29 September 2015

External links[edit]


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