16650 Parasuram meets 16649 Parasuram at Chalakudy
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Channel: Roji Railways · 2014 · Travel & Events
Location:Chalakudy railway station,25KM away from Aluva and 30KM more to Thrissur,Kerala. Time:25th April 2014 12:42 Onboard RPM WAP4 fitted 16650 Nagercoil Jn-Mangalore Central Parasuram Express meets ED WAP4 22727 fitted 16649 Mangalore Central-Nagercoil Jn Parasuram Express at Chalakudy station. Both trains have halt at this station. Parasuram Express traverses the full length of the Kerala State during the day time.The train derives its name from the legend of mythical character Parasurama, who is considered as creator of Kerala and Konkan Coast including Mangalore and Trivandrum from the sea. The train is also called as Day Express as it covers its most part of journey in day time.The train has extended to Nagercoil as per the Railway Budget (2012--13). 16650 departs Nagercoil at 04:20 daily and arrives Mangalore at 20:30. Travel Time: 16h 10m 48 halts Distance: 703 km Avg Speed: 43 km/hr 16649 departs Mangalore at 04:50 daily and arrives Nagercoil at 20:35. Travel Time: 15h 45m 50 halts Distance: 703 km Avg Speed: 44 km/hr
