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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Alappuzha - Kannur Express
| name = Alappuzha–Kannur Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Alappuzha}} ('''ALLP''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Alappuzha}} (ALLP)
| stops = 24
| stops = 24
| end = {{rws|Kannur}} ('''CAN''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Kannur}} (CAN)
| distance = {{convert|340|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|340|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 7h 40m
| journey time = 7h 40m
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 16307/16308
| trainnumber = 16307/16308
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The '''Alappuzha - Kannur Executive Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Alappuzha railway station|Alappuzha]] and [[Kannur railway station|Kannur]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 16307/16308 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Trains-to-be-regulated-for-30-days/article16758185.ece | title=Trains to be regulated for 30 days | date=4 December 2016 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=22 July 2018 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=4488&did=147238879644553068473600ABD18CA310B56F74E1C1D.web91 DERAILMENT OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-MANGALURU EXPRESS]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Eight-express-trains-to-be-augmented/2016/06/14/article3481301.ece Eight express trains to be augmented]</ref>
The '''Alappuzha–Kannur Executive Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Alappuzha}} and {{stnlnk|Kannur}} in India. It is currently being operated with 16307/16308 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Trains-to-be-regulated-for-30-days/article16758185.ece | title=Trains to be regulated for 30 days | date=4 December 2016 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=22 July 2018 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=4488&did=147238879644553068473600ABD18CA310B56F74E1C1D.web91 DERAILMENT OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-MANGALURU EXPRESS]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Eight-express-trains-to-be-augmented/2016/06/14/article3481301.ece Eight express trains to be augmented]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 16307/Alappuzha - Kannur Executive Express has an average speed of 44&nbsp;km/hr and covers 340&nbsp;km in 7h 40m. The reverse direction train has average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 340&nbsp;km in 8h 5m.
The 16307/Alappuzha–Kannur Executive Express has an average speed of 44&nbsp;km/hr and covers 340&nbsp;km in 7h 40m. The reverse direction train has average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 340&nbsp;km in 8h 5m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Alappuzha}}
* {{stnlnk|Alappuzha}}
* {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}}
* {{rws|Ernakulam Town}}
* {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Town}}
* {{rws|Aluva}}
* {{stnlnk|Aluva}}
* {{rws|Thrissur}}
* {{stnlnk|Thrissur}}
* {{rws|Shoranur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Shoranur Junction}}
* {{rws|Tirur}}
* {{stnlnk|Tirur}}
* {{rws|Parappanangadi}}
* {{stnlnk|Parappanangadi}}
* {{rws|Kozhikode}}
* {{stnlnk|Kozhikode}}
* {{rws|Mahe}}
* {{stnlnk|Mahe}}
* {{rws|Thalassery}}
* {{stnlnk|Thalassery}}
* {{rws|Kannur}}
* {{stnlnk|Kannur}}


== Traction==
== Traction==


The train used to be hauled by a single [[Indian locomotive class WDM-2|WDM-2]]. But now both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive.
The train used to be hauled by a single [[Indian locomotive class WDM-2|WDM-2]]. But now both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 16313/16314 [[Ernakulam−Kannur Intercity Express]], 16303/16304 [[Vanchinad Express]] and 16305/16306 [[Ernakulam - Kannur Express]].
The train shares its rake with 16313/16314 [[Ernakulam−Kannur Intercity Express]], 16303/16304 [[Vanchinad Express]] and 16305/16306 [[Ernakulam–Kannur Express]].


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:


* 2 AC Chair Car
* 2 AC Chair Car
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== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Ernakulam−Kannur Intercity Express]]
* [[Ernakulam−Kannur Intercity Express]]
* [[Vanchinad Express]]
* [[Vanchinad Express]]
* [[Ernakulam - Kannur Express]]
* [[Ernakulam–Kannur Express]]
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/35 16307/Alappuzha - Kannur Executive Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/35 16307/Alappuzha–Kannur Executive Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/42 16308/Kannur - Alappuzha Executive Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/42 16308/Kannur–Alappuzha Executive Express] India Rail Info


{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railways in Southern India}}


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[[Category:Transport in Alappuzha]]
[[Category:Transport in Alappuzha]]
[[Category:Transport in Kannur]]
[[Category:Transport in Kannur]]