Thiruvananthpuram−Shalimar Express


The 22641 / 42 Thiruvananthapuram - Shalimar Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways southern zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 22641from to and as train number 22642 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Coaches

The 22641 / 42 Thiruvananthpuram−Shalimar Express has one AC 2-tier, Six AC 3-tier, 13 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It carries pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 22641 - express covers the distance of in 44 hours 50 mins & in 45 hours 40 mins as the 22642 - .
As the average speed of the train is slightly above, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 22641 / 42 runs from via,
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Traction

As the route is fully electrified, an or based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train up to. Later, an based WAP-4 locomotive takes the reversed direction and pulls the train to its destination.