Slowest crossing ever: Parasuram Vs Janshatabdi
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Channel: Roji Railways · 2014 · Travel & Events
Location:Ernakulam D Cabin near Ernakulam Town,Kerala. Time:25th April 2014 11:36 Onboard 16650 Nagercoil Jn-Mangalore Central Parasuram Express meets ED WAP4 22647 hauled 18 coach 12081 Kannur-Trivandrum Central Jan shatabdi Express near Ernakulam C Cabin. The trains were running very slow due to the track changing works at Ernakulam Town station. The ''Jan Shatabdi Express''' via Kottayam was introduced in 2011.Initially the train was running between Trivandrum Central and Calicut. In 2013 the train was extended to Kannur. The train is the fastest express train running via Kottayam section in between Trivandrum Central and Kannur.The Jan Shatabdi express train covers the state capital Trivandrum and commercial hub Ernakulam in 3 hours 42 minutes which makes it the fastest train running via Kottayam rail link section in Kerala state covering these two cities.The train is one among the popular commuter trains in Kerala state. Jan Shatabdi Express is a more affordable variety of the Shatabdi Express, which has both AC and non-AC accommodation. The word 'Jan' refers to common people. 12081 departs Kannur at 04:45 except Sun and Wed and arrives Trivandrum at 13:45. Travel Time: 9h 0m 12 halts Distance: 500 km Avg Speed: 55 km/hr 12082 departs Trivandrum at 14:20 except Tue and Sun and arrives Kannur at 23:30. Travel Time: 9h 10m 12 halts Distance: 500 km Avg Speed: 54 km/hr
