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{{Short description|Jan Shatabdi Express train in India}}
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| name = Thiruvananthapuram Central-Kozhikode Main Jan Shatabdi Express
| color              = 87CEFA
| image=File:TVMCLTJsExpJul2015.JPG
| name               = Thiruvananthapuram Central - Kozhikode ''Jan Shatabdi Express''
| caption =  
| image             = File:TVMCLTJsExpJul2015.JPG
| type = [[Jan Shatabdi Express]]
| caption           =  
| states = [[Kerala]]
| type               = [[Jan Shatabdi Express]]
| first ='''{{start date and age|df=yes|2002|11|1}}''' (Inaugural run between {{abbrlink|ERS|Ernakulam Junction railway station}} and {{abbrlink|TVC|Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station}})<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2002/11/01/stories/2002110109330300.htm|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|title=Jan Shatabdi's maiden run today|date=1 November 2002}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><br>'''{{start date and age|df=yes|2009|8|14}}''' ({{abbr|Extn.|Extended}} to {{abbrlink|CLT|Kozhikode railway station}})<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Extended-Jan-Shatabdi-services-from-Friday/article16529956.ece|title=Jan-shadabdi extended to Kozhikode|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=9 August 2009}}</ref>
| locale            = [[Kerala]]
| last =
| first             = '''{{start date and age|df=yes|2002|11|1}}''' (Inaugural run between {{abbrlink|ERS|Ernakulam Junction railway station}} and {{abbrlink|TVC|Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station}})<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/2002/11/01/stories/2002110109330300.htm|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|title=Jan Shatabdi's maiden run today|date=1 November 2002}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><br>'''{{start date and age|df=yes|2009|8|14}}''' ({{abbr|Extn.|Extended}} to {{abbrlink|CLT|Kozhikode railway station}})<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Extended-Jan-Shatabdi-services-from-Friday/article16529956.ece|title=Jan-shadabdi extended to Kozhikode|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=9 August 2009}}</ref>
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
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| ridership =  
| operator           = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways (SR)]]
| start = {{rws|Kozhikode}}
| ridership         =  
| stops = 12
| start             = {{rws|Kozhikode}} '''(CLT)'''
| end = {{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}}
| stops             = 12
| distance = {{convert|399|km|0|abbr=on}}
| end               = {{rws|Thiruvananthapuram Central}} '''(TVC)'''
| journeytime = 6 hours 55 minutes  
| distance           = {{convert|399|km|0|abbr=on}}
| frequency = Daily
| journeytime       = 6 hours 55 minutes
| class = AC Chair Car, 2nd Class sitting (Non AC Chair Car)
| frequency         = Daily service
| seating = [[Open coach]]
| class             = AC Chair Car, 2nd Class sitting (Non AC Chair Car)
| sleeping = No
| seating           = [[Open coach]]
| autorack =
| sleeping           = No
| catering = Yes
| autorack           =  
| observation =  
| catering           = Yes
| entertainment =  
| observation       =  
| baggage = Overhead racks
| entertainment     =  
| other facilities=
| baggage           = Overhead racks
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] coaches
| other facilities   =  
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| stock             = Standard [[Indian Railways]] coaches
| el =  
| gauge             = {{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| trainnumber = 12075 / 12076
| el                 =  
| speed = {{convert|58|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| trainnumber       = 12075 / 12076
| map = [[File:(Kozhikode- Trivandrum) Janshatabdi Express Route map.jpg|250px]]
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'''Thiruvananthapuram - Kozhikode ‘’’Jan Shatabdi Express’’’''' is a daily running [[Jan Shatabdi Express]] train belonging to Trivandrum Division of Southern Railway zone of [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Thiruvananthapuram Central|Thiruvananthapuram]] Central and [[Kozhikode Main railway station|Kozhikode]] Main railway stations in [[Kerala]] state of [[India]].
The 12075/12076 '''Thiruvananthapuram - Kozhikode ''Jan Shatabdi SF Express''''' is a daily running [[Jan Shatabdi Express|Jan Shatabdi Superfast Express]] train belonging to Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway zone of [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Thiruvananthapuram Central|Thiruvananthapuram]] Central and [[Kozhikode railway station|Kozhikode]] stations in [[Kerala]] state of [[India]]. It clocks a maximum of 110km/h during its journey.


==Name of the train==
==Name of the train==
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The train was initially running between [[Thiruvananthapuram Central]] and [[Ernakulam Junction]] via [[Alappuzha railway station|Alappuzha]]. The train was extended to [[Kozhikode]] on 14 August 2009. The train halts at 12 stations.
The train was initially running between [[Thiruvananthapuram Central]] and [[Ernakulam Junction]] via [[Alappuzha railway station|Alappuzha]]. The train was extended to [[Kozhikode]] on 14 August 2009. The train halts at 12 stations.


==Coach Composition==
==Coach composition==
The train has 18 second class seating coaches named D1-D16 (including 2 SLRs-  SL1 & SL2) and 3 AC Chair car coaches.
The train has 18 second class seating coaches named D1-D17 (including 2 SLRs-  SL1 and SL2) and 3 AC Chair car coaches.
 
==Traction==
Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]](ED) based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]]. Earlier it used to be hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ernakulam|Ernakulam]] based [[WDM 3A|WDM-3A]] between CLT and SRR and an Erode/[[Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam|Arakkonam]] based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]]/[[Indian locomotive class WAP-1|WAP-1]] for rest of the journey


==See also==
==See also==
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==External link==
==External links==
*{{URL|https://indiarailinfo.com/train/843|Kozhikode-Thiruvananthapuram Jan Shatabdi Express}}


*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/843 Kozhikode-Thiruvananthapuram Jan Shatabdi Express]
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Latest revision as of 23:02, 4 March 2026



Thiruvananthapuram Central - Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express
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Overview
Service typeJan Shatabdi Express
LocaleKerala
First service1 November 2002; 23 years ago (2002-11-01) (Inaugural run between ERS and TVC)[1]
14 August 2009; 17 years ago (2009-08-14) (Extn. to CLT)[2]
Current operator(s)Southern Railways (SR)
Route
StartKozhikode (CLT)
Stops12
EndThiruvananthapuram Central (TVC)
Distance travelled399 km (248 mi)
Average journey time6 hours 55 minutes
Service frequencyDaily service
Train number(s)12075 / 12076
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, 2nd Class sitting (Non AC Chair Car)
Seating arrangementsOpen coach
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph)

The 12075/12076 Thiruvananthapuram - Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi SF Express is a daily running Jan Shatabdi Superfast Express train belonging to Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kozhikode stations in Kerala state of India. It clocks a maximum of 110km/h during its journey.

Name of the train[edit | edit source]

Jan Shatabdi Express is a more affordable variety of the Shatabdi Express, which has both AC and non-AC accommodation. The word 'Jan' refers to common people.

Route[edit | edit source]

The train was initially running between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Ernakulam Junction via Alappuzha. The train was extended to Kozhikode on 14 August 2009. The train halts at 12 stations.

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has 18 second class seating coaches named D1-D17 (including 2 SLRs- SL1 and SL2) and 3 AC Chair car coaches.

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by an Erode(ED) based WAP-7. Earlier it used to be hauled by an Ernakulam based WDM-3A between CLT and SRR and an Erode/Arakkonam based WAP-4/WAP-1 for rest of the journey

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Jan Shatabdi's maiden run today". The Hindu. 1 November 2002.[dead link]
  2. "Jan-shadabdi extended to Kozhikode". The Hindu. 9 August 2009.

External links[edit | edit source]

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