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16348/Mangaluru Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central Express (PT)
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Train No. 16348 Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central Express leaving Mangaluru Central at 14.25 hrs o­n 22nd January, 2024 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppages at Kottayam and Chengannur. Additional stoppages will be provided at Cherthala and Alappuzha for the convenience of passengers
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Train No. 16348 Mangaluru Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central Express scheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 14.25 hrs on 18th November, 2023 is rescheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 21.25 hrs (Late by 7 hours)
Tue Nov 14, 2023 (01:32PM)
🔹Train No. 16348 Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central Express leaving Mangaluru Central at 14.25 hrs o­n 08th August, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppages at Piravom Road, Kottayam and Chengannur. Additional stoppages will be provided at Cherthala, Alappuzha & Haripad for the convenience of passengers.
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🔹 Train no. 16348/Mangaluru Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central Express (PT) JCO 22nd May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 18. 40 hrs (Late by 4 hrs 15 mins).
Mon May 15, 2023 (05:04PM)
🔹 Train No. 16348 Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central scheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 14.25 hrs o­n 30th April, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 14.55 hrs (Late by 30 mins) and o­n 01st May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 16.15 hrs (Late...
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·Train No. 16348 Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central scheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 14.25 hrs o­n 30th April, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 14.55 hrs (Late by 30 mins) ·Train No. 16348 Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central scheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 14.25 hrs o­n...
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01st May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 16.15 hrs (Late by 1 hour 50 mins)
Sat Apr 22, 2023 (06:11AM)
📢 Train will be restored w.e.f. 17 June 2021 and will be temporarily reduced by one SL coach from Mangaluru Central. Revised CC; 2AC; 2; 3AC; 3, SL;10, GS; 5, SLR/D; 2
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Matsyagandha Express to get new coaches by Feb 2025, says Railways

The Matsyagandha Express, a train known for its age and deteriorating condition, will be upgraded to Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) coaches by February 2025. This decision follows a safety incident earlier this year when a ceiling panel fell in a moving train, narrowly missing a passenger. The upgraded train will include 2 AC...
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Two Tier Coaches, 4 AC Three Tier Coaches, 2 AC Three Tier Economy Coaches, 8 Sleeper Class Coaches, 4 General Second Class Coaches, 1 Second Class Coach (Divyangjan Friendly), and 1 Luggage cum Brake Van. The LHB coaches offer improved safety features, passenger comfort, and reduced maintenance. This upgrade has been welcomed by passengers and local officials, who have long expressed concerns about the train's condition.

Matsyagandha Express, jo ki apna purana hone aur kharab hoti ja rahi halat ke liye jaana jata hai, ko February 2025 tak Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) coaches se upgrade kiya jaayega. Ye faisla is saal ke shuruat me ek safety incident ke baad liya gaya hai, jab ek chalti train me ceiling panel...
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gir gaya tha, aur ek passenger ko baal-baal bacha tha. Upgraded train me 2 AC Two Tier Coaches, 4 AC Three Tier Coaches, 2 AC Three Tier Economy Coaches, 8 Sleeper Class Coaches, 4 General Second Class Coaches, 1 Second Class Coach (Divyangjan Friendly), aur 1 Luggage cum Brake Van hoga. LHB coaches me improved safety features, passenger comfort, aur kam maintenance ki सुविधाएं हैं. Is upgrade ka passengers aur local officials ne swagat kiya hai, jo ki lambi der se train ki halat ko lekar chinta vyakt kar rahe the.
Oct 16 (19:04) Matsyagandha Express to be Upgraded with Modern LHB Coaches from February 2025
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The Matsyagandha Express, running between Mangaluru Central and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, will be upgraded to modern LHB coaches starting February 17, 2025. The train will have 2 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 2 AC 3 tier economy, 8 sleeper, 4 general unreserved, 1 seating cum luggage rake, and 1...
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end-on generator car. The upgrade was prompted by passenger demands for improved comfort and safety, as the existing ICF coaches are over 25 years old and have experienced issues like roof leaks. The upgrade was facilitated by MP Kota Srinivas Poojary who raised the issue with the Union Railway Minister. The Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central Express (train no. 16347/16348) will also be upgraded to LHB coaches from February 16 and 19, 2025, respectively.

Mangaluru Central aur Lokmanya Tilak Terminus ke beech chalne wala Matsyagandha Express, 17 February, 2025 se modern LHB coaches se upgrade ho jaayega. Train mein 2 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 2 AC 3 tier economy, 8 sleeper, 4 general unreserved, 1 seating cum luggage rake, aur 1 end-on...
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generator car hoga. Upgrade passenger ke comfortable aur safety ke liye kiya gaya hai, kyunki existing ICF coaches 25 saal se zyada purane hain aur unmein roof leaks jaise problem aa rahi thi. MP Kota Srinivas Poojary ne Union Railway Minister se yeh baat uthayi thi aur upgrade karne ke liye kaam kiya tha. Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central Express (train no. 16347/16348) bhi 16 aur 19 February, 2025 se LHB coaches se upgrade ho jaayega.
Oct 15 (18:55) Southern Railway Converts Trains to LHB Coaches for Enhanced Safety and Comfort
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Train coaches to be converted to LHB to enhance safety, comfort: Check details here

Southern Railway is converting the conventional rakes of two trains to LHB coaches for enhanced safety and passenger comfort. The Thiruvananthapuram Central Express (Train No. 16347/16348) will run with LHB coaches from Thiruvananthapuram Central on February 16th and from Mangaluru Central on February 19th. The Mangaluru Central Matsyagandha Express (Train No....
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12620/12619) will run with LHB coaches from Mangaluru Central on February 17th and from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on February 18th. Both trains will have revised coach composition including 2 AC two-tier, 4 AC three-tier, 2 AC three-tier economy, 8 sleeper class, 4 general second class, 1 disabled-friendly second class, and 1 luggage cum brake van.

Southern Railway do train ke conventional rakes ko LHB coaches mein convert kar raha hai, jisse safety badhega aur passengers ko comfortable journey milega. Thiruvananthapuram Central Express (Train No. 16347/16348) LHB coaches ke saath Thiruvananthapuram Central se 16 February aur Mangaluru Central se 19 February se chalega. Mangaluru Central Matsyagandha Express...
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(Train No. 12620/12619) LHB coaches ke saath Mangaluru Central se 17 February aur Lokmanya Tilak Terminus se 18 February se chalega. Dono trains mein coach composition change hoga, jisme 2 AC two-tier, 4 AC three-tier, 2 AC three-tier economy, 8 sleeper class, 4 general second class, 1 disabled-friendly second class, aur 1 luggage cum brake van hoga.
Sep 22 (19:01) Demand for Second Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Route Grows
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Growing demand for Vande Bharat sleeper service on Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram route

There is a growing demand for a second Vande Bharat sleeper train on the Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram route in Kerala. The current Vande Bharat trains are daytime and designed for seated passengers, while a sleeper service would offer overnight comfort. The high demand for the existing Vande Bharat trains in Kerala, along with...
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the lack of sufficient night train options on this route, supports the need for a sleeper train. The proposed Vande Bharat sleeper, with 823 berths in 16 coaches, is designed by BEML and is expected to be affordable. Transportation experts believe it will reduce congestion and offer a comfortable overnight travel option for passengers.

Kerala mein Mangaluru aur Thiruvananthapuram ke beech ek dusra Vande Bharat sleeper train chalaane ki maang badhti ja rahi hai. Abhi jo Vande Bharat trains chalti hain, woh din mein chalti hain aur sirf baithne wale passengers ke liye hain. Sleeper train se raat mein aaram se safar kar sakega aur...
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lambi journey bhi aasan ho jaayegi. Kerala mein Vande Bharat trains ki bahut demand hai aur is route pe raat ki trainon ki kami hai. Isliye sleeper train aane se bahut fayda hoga. Naya Vande Bharat sleeper train BEML ne banaya hai, isme 16 coaches mein 823 berth hain aur yeh middle class ke liye affordable hoga.
Sep 15 (19:43) Ernad Express Celebrates 15 Years, A Look Back at Kerala's Train History
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ഏറനാടിന്‌ വയസ്സ്‌ 15; ആശംസകൾ നേർന്ന് റെയിൽവേ

The Ernad Express, a train running between Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, celebrated its 15th anniversary on September 13th, 2024. The railway department marked the occasion with a poster highlighting the train's journey. The article also compares the age of the Ernad Express to other well-known trains in the region, highlighting their...
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history and evolution. For example, the Mangalore-Chennai Mail, at 157 years old, is significantly older, while the Malabar Express is 136 years old. Other trains mentioned include the West Coast Express, Parashuram Express, Venad Express, Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Express, Vanchinad Express, and the Maaveli Express. The article concludes by mentioning the introduction of various train types in Kerala, including Jan Shatabdi, Garib Rath, MEMU, Antyodaya, Humsafar, and Vande Bharat.

Ernad Express, Thiruvananthapuram aur Mangalore ke beech chalne wali train, ne apna 15th anniversary September 13th, 2024 ko celebrate kiya. Railway department ne is occasion ko ek poster ke saath mark kiya, jisme train ki journey highlight ki gai hai. Article mein, Ernad Express ki age ki comparison region...
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ki other famous trains se ki gai hai, jisme unki history aur evolution ko highlight kiya gaya hai. For example, Mangalore-Chennai Mail, jo ki 157 saal purani hai, bahut hi purani hai, while Malabar Express 136 saal purani hai. Other trains jo mention kiye gaye hain woh hai: West Coast Express, Parashuram Express, Venad Express, Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Express, Vanchinad Express aur Maaveli Express. Article mein, Kerala mein different train types ke introduction ka bhi mention kiya gaya hai, jisme Jan Shatabdi, Garib Rath, MEMU, Antyodaya, Humsafar aur Vande Bharat include hain.
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