Venad Express relishes greenery Ernakulam yard
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Channel: Roji Railways · 2014 · Travel & Events
Location:Ernakulam C Cabin near Ernakulam Jn,Kerala. Time:10th April 2014 17:19 16301 Shoranur Jn-Trivandrum Central Venad Express accelerates and enjoys greenery near yard after departing from Ernakulam Jn. Venad Express was introduced in 1976 by Southern Railways. Initially the service was between Ernakulam to Trivandrum Central.The train from Trivandrum Central started at 5.30 am and reached Ernakulam Junction by 9.30 am. On the return direction the train leaves Ernakulam Junction at 17:15 pm and reached Trivandrum Central by 21:30 pm. The train had a Green livery initially. The train was later extended to Shoranur after some years and timings were also revised. Venad is one of the oldest daily Intercity trains in Kerala and one of the most popular trains to travel between Trivandrum, the state capital and Ernakulam (Kochi), the most cosmopolitan city in the state. The name Venad came from an old dynasty Venad Swarupam that ruled over Quilon and Thiruvananthapuram.It is a very popular commuter train, used by daily office-goers. In 1980s Indian Railways introduced double-decker coaches in Venad Express. But railways later withdrew the double decker compartments due to operational issues. Mulankunnathukavu falls between Wadakkanchery Railway Station and Poonkunnam Railway Station in the busy Shoranur-Cochin Harbour section. 16301 departs Shoranur at 14:20 daily and arrives Trivandrum at 22:10. Travel Time: 7h 50m 27 halts Distance: 327 km Avg Speed: 41 km/hr 16302 departs Trivandrum at 05:00 daily and arrives Shoranur at 12:45. Travel Time: 7h 45m 27 halts Distance: 327 km Avg Speed: 42 km/hr
