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Will run with LHB Coaches w.e.f 16 - 02 - 2025 EX-TVC. Revised Coach Composition AC 2Tier - 02 , AC 3Tier - 04 , AC 3Tier Economy(3E) - 02 , Sleeper - 08 , GS - 04 , SLR - 01 & EOG - 01
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Today (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.
Yesterday (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 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.
Sep 15 (09:17) Eranad Express Turns 15: A Look at Kerala's Train History
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ഏറനാടിന്‌ വയസ്സ്‌ 15; ആശംസകൾ നേർന്ന് റെയിൽവേ

The Eranad Express, a train running between Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, celebrated its 15th anniversary. Launched on September 13, 2009, the train (16605/16606) is relatively young compared to other daily trains. The article highlights the age of various trains operating in Kerala, including the Mangalore-Chennai Mail (12601/12602) at 157 years old, the...
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Malabar Express at 136 years old, the West Coast Express (Mangalore-Chennai) at 59 years old, and the Parashuram Express at 54 years old. The Venad Express, launched in 1972, is 52 years old, while the Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Express (16347/16348) is 40 years old. Other trains mentioned include the Vanchinad Express (1985) at 39 years old, the Maveli Express at 23 years old, the Jan Shatabdi Express (introduced in 2003), the Garib Rath Express (introduced in 2006), MEMU (introduced in 2012), Antyodaya Express and Humsafar Express (introduced in 2016), and the Vande Bharat Express (introduced in 2023). A passenger, K.V. Ramakrishnan Payyannur, expresses his affection for the Eranad Express, especially its stop at Valapattanam, a unique feature not shared by any other express train.

Thiruvananthapuram aur Mangalore ke beech chalne wali Eranad Express ne apna 15th anniversary manaaya hai. 13 September 2009 ko launch ki gayi yeh train (16605/16606) doosri daily trains ke muqable mein kaafi young hai. Article mein Kerala mein chalne wali alag-alag trains ki umar par light daali gayi hai, jaise ki...
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Mangalore-Chennai Mail (12601/12602) jo ki 157 saal purani hai, Malabar Express 136 saal purani hai, West Coast Express (Mangalore-Chennai) 59 saal purani hai, aur Parashuram Express 54 saal purani hai. 1972 mein launch ki gayi Venad Express, 52 saal purani hai, jabki Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Express (16347/16348) 40 saal purani hai. Dusri trains mein Vanchinad Express (1985) 39 saal purani hai, Maveli Express 23 saal purani hai, Jan Shatabdi Express (2003 mein launch ki gayi), Garib Rath Express (2006 mein launch ki gayi), MEMU (2012 mein launch ki gayi), Antyodaya Express aur Humsafar Express (2016 mein launch ki gayi), aur Vande Bharat Express (2023 mein launch ki gayi) shamil hain. Ek passenger, K.V. Ramakrishnan Payyannur, ne Eranad Express ke liye apna pyaar dikhaaya hai, khass karke Valapattanam pe uske stop ke liye, jo ki koi bhi doosri express train mein nahi hai.
Mar 26 (20:35) Mangalore Central Railway Station Adds Extra Coaches to Trains Due to High Passenger Demand
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Mangalore Central Railway Station is temporarily adding extra coaches to several trains due to high passenger demand. The Maaveli Express (train number 16603) travelling from Mangalore Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central will have an additional AC 3-tier coach from March 27th to 31st. The return journey (train number 16604) will have an...
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extra AC 3-tier coach from March 28th to April 1st. The Lokmanya Tilak Matsyagandha Express (train number 12620), travelling from Mangalore Central to Mumbai, has already been added with a sleeper coach since March 25th. The Mangalore Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central Express (train number 16348) will have additional sleeper coaches on March 27th, 29th, and 31st. The return journey (train number 16347) will have extra sleeper coaches on March 28th, 30th, and April 1st.

Mangalore Central Railway Station pe, zyada passengers ki wajah se kuch trains me temporary extra coaches lagaye ja rahe hain. Mangalore Central se Thiruvananthapuram Central jaane wali Maaveli Express (train number 16603) me 27 March se 31 March tak AC 3-tier coach add kiya jaayega. Vaapas aane wali train (train number...
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16604) me 28 March se 1 April tak AC 3-tier coach add kiya jaayega. Mangalore Central se Mumbai jaane wali Lokmanya Tilak Matsyagandha Express (train number 12620) me 25 March se sleeper coach add kiya ja chuka hai. Mangalore Central se Thiruvananthapuram Central jaane wali Express (train number 16348) me 27, 29 aur 31 March ko additional sleeper coaches rahenge. Vaapas aane wali train (train number 16347) me 28, 30 March aur 1 April ko additional sleeper coaches rahenge.
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