 Palaruvi Express at Ernakulam Town | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Inter-city rail |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Kerala, Tamil Nadu |
| First service | 20 April 2017 (initial service between Palakkad Junction and Punalur)[1] 9 July 2018 (extended to Tirunelveli Junction)[2] 15 August 2024 (extended to Tuticorin)[3] |
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tuticorin (TN) Palakkad Junction (PGT) |
| Stops | 40 |
| Distance travelled | 537 km (334 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hrs |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 16791/16792 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 5 SL, 11 UR, 2 SLR |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | WAP-4 |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV AC 50 Hz |
| Operating speed | 35 km/h (22 mph) |
| Rake maintenance | Tuticorin |
The Palaruvi Express (Train number: 16791/16792) is a daily Intercity express train which runs between Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad Junction in Kerala via Tirunelveli Junction, Tenkasi Junction, Punalur, Kollam Junction, and Kottayam.[4] The train first introduced between Punalur in Kollam and Palakkad.[5] On 9 July 2018, it was extended up to Tirunelveli Junction[6] and later on 15 August 2024 it was extended till Tuticorin.[7]
- ^ "Suresh Prabhu to flag off Palaruvi Express today". Blive. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Palaruvi extended to Tirunelveli". TOI. 8 July 2018.
- ^ "Palaruvi Express extended to Toothukudi from Aug 15, 4 more coaches from Wednesday". Blive. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Palaruvi Express extended to Toothukudi from Aug 15, 4 more coaches from Wednesday". Blive. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Suresh Prabhu to flag off Palaruvi Express today". Blive. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ "Palaruvi extended to Tirunelveli". TOI. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Palaruvi Express extended to Toothukudi from Aug 15, 4 more coaches from Wednesday". Onmanorama. Retrieved 22 August 2024.