# Palaruvi Express > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Palaruvi_Express > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Palaruvi_Express.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palaruvi_Express > Source revision: 1354237823 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Train in India}} {{about|a train service|the famous waterfalls with similar name in [Kollam district](/source/Kollam_district)|Palaruvi Falls}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}} {{Infobox rail service | name = Palaruvi Express | image = Paluravi express signboard.jpg | image_width = | caption = Palaruvi Express Signboard | type = [Inter-city rail](/source/Inter-city_rail) | status = Operating | locale = [Kerala](/source/Kerala), [Tamil Nadu](/source/Tamil_Nadu) | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|4|20}} {{small|(initial service between [Palakkad Jn](/source/Palakkad_Junction_railway_station) and {{rws|Punalur}})}}{{cite web|url=http://b-live.in/2017/04/19/suresh-prabhu-to-flag-off-palaruvi-express-today/ |title=Suresh Prabhu to flag off Palaruvi Express today |work=Blive |access-date=21 April 2017}}
{{start date and age|df=yes|2018|7|9}} {{small|(extended to {{rws|Tirunelveli Junction}})}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/palaruvi-express-train-extended-to-tirunelveli/articleshow/64901470.cms|title=Palaruvi extended to Tirunelveli|newspaper=TOI|date=8 July 2018 }}
{{start date and age|df=yes|2024|8|15}} {{small|(extended to {{rws|Tuticorin}})}}{{cite news|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/travel-news/2024/08/13/palaruvi-express-toothukudi-suresh-gopi-palakkad.html|title=Palaruvi Express extended to Toothukudi from Aug 15, 4 more coaches from Wednesday |work=Blive |date=13 August 2024 |access-date=13 August 2024}}. | last = | operator = [Indian Railways](/source/Indian_Railways) | ridership = | start = {{rws|Tuticorin}} '''(TN)''' | stops = 40 | end = {{rws|Palakkad Junction}} '''(PGT)''' | distance = {{convert|537|km|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 14 hrs | frequency = Daily | class = 5 SL, 11 UR, 2 SLR | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | autorack = | catering = No | observation = | entertainment = | baggage = | otherfacilities = | stock = [WAP-4](/source/Indian_locomotive_class_WAP-4) | gauge = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [broad gauge](/source/broad_gauge) | el = [25 kV AC](/source/25_kV_AC) [50 Hz](/source/Utility_frequency) | trainnumber = 16791/16792 | speed = {{cvt|35|km/h}} | maintenance = {{rws|Tuticorin}} | sharing = | map = | map_state = }} The '''Palaruvi Express''' (Train number: 16791/16792) is a daily Intercity express train which runs between {{rws|Tuticorin}} in [Tamil Nadu](/source/Tamil_Nadu) and {{rws|Palakkad Junction}} in [Kerala](/source/Kerala) via {{rws|Tirunelveli Junction}}, {{rws|Tenkasi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Punalur}}, {{rws|Kollam Junction}}, {{rws|Tiruvalla}} and {{rws|Kottayam}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/travel-news/2024/08/13/palaruvi-express-toothukudi-suresh-gopi-palakkad.html |title=Palaruvi Express extended to Toothukudi from Aug 15, 4 more coaches from Wednesday |work=Blive |date=13 August 2024 |access-date=13 August 2024}} The train first introduced between [Punalur](/source/Punalur) in [Kollam](/source/Kollam_district) and [Palakkad](/source/Palakkad_Junction).{{cite web|url=http://b-live.in/2017/04/19/suresh-prabhu-to-flag-off-palaruvi-express-today/ |title=Suresh Prabhu to flag off Palaruvi Express today |work=Blive |access-date=21 April 2017}} On 9 July 2018, it was extended up to {{rws|Tirunelveli Junction}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/palaruvi-express-train-extended-to-tirunelveli/articleshow/64901470.cms|title=Palaruvi extended to Tirunelveli|newspaper=TOI|date=8 July 2018 |access-date=12 March 2020}} and later on 15 August 2024 it was extended till Tuticorin.{{Cite web |title=Palaruvi Express extended to Toothukudi from Aug 15, 4 more coaches from Wednesday |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/travel-news/2024/08/13/palaruvi-express-toothukudi-suresh-gopi-palakkad.html |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Onmanorama}} It is named after the [Palaruvi Falls](/source/Palaruvi_Falls). ==Background== The train was introduced on 19 April 2017,{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/prabhu-flags-off-45-freight-terminals-new-kerala-passenger-train-117041901193_1.html |title=Prabhu flags-off 45 freight terminals, new Kerala passenger train |work=Business Standard |access-date=21 April 2017}} providing better connectivity to the Eastern Kollam region with Central Kerala and as a relief for daily commuters, especially office-goers who have been relying on [Venad Express](/source/Venad_Express).{{cite web|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2017/04/13/punalur-palakkad-palaruvi-express.html |title=Punalur-Palakkad Palaruvi Express to chug off on April 19 |work=On Manorama |access-date=21 April 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2017/apr/14/palaruvi-express-to-cool-down-passengers-1593438.html |title=Palaruvi Express to cool down passengers |work=TNIE |access-date=21 April 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/new-train-between-palakkad-punalur/article18002827.ece |title=New train between Palakkad, Punalur |work=The Hindu |date=13 April 2017 |access-date=21 April 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/more-stops-sought-for-new-train-from-punalur/articleshow/58200109.cms |title=More stops sought for new train from Punalur |work=Times of India |date=16 April 2017 |access-date=21 April 2017}} On 29 May 2022 it became the first train to pass through the doubled track between Ettumanoor-Kottayam-Chingavanam section which made the Thiruvananthapuram-Kottayam-Ernakulam-Mangaluru section completely doubled electrified line. On 2024 July 28, the Palaruvi Express from [Tirunelveli](/source/Tirunelveli_Junction_railway_station) to [Palakkad](/source/Palakkad_Junction_railway_station) was the first electric train that passed through the recently electrified [Sengottai - Kollam railway line](/source/Kollam%E2%80%93Sengottai_Chord_Line). ==Route== The service runs from {{rws|Tuticorin}}(16791) every night and reaches {{rws|Palakkad Junction}} the following afternoon. Prominent stoppages include {{rws|Tirunelveli Junction}}, {{rws|Tenkasi Junction}}, {{rws|Punalur}},{{rws|Kundara}}, {{rws|Kollam Junction}} ,{{efn|The service reverses its rakes to continue the journey.}} {{rws|Kayamkulam Junction}}, {{rws|Tiruvalla}}, {{rws|Kottayam}}, {{rws|Ernakulam Town}} and {{rws|Thrissur}}. On the return journey, the train leaves every evening, traverses the same route and reaches {{rws|Tuticorin}}, next morning.{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/palaruvi-express-flagged-off/articleshow/58276301.cms |title=Palaruvi Express flagged off |work=Times of India |date=20 April 2017 |access-date=21 April 2017}} The train reverses its direction at Kollam. == Coach composition == The train has eighteen coaches comprising five sleeper coaches, eleven unreserved general coaches and two luggage rakes.{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/96239 |title=16101/Chennai Egmore - Kollam Jn Express |publisher=Indiarailinfo|date= |access-date=6 March 2019}}{{efn|The coach composition is subject to change.}} {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" style="text-align:center" |- !scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:red;"| Loco !scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:orange;"| 1 !scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 2 !scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 3 !scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 4 !scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 5 !scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:lightskyblue;"| 6 !scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:yellow;"| 7 !scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:yellow;"| 8 !scope="col" rowspan="1" style="background:yellow;"| 9 !10 !11 ! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" | 12 ! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" | 13 ! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" | 14 !15 !16 !17 ! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" | 18 |- |25px || SLR || GEN || GEN || GEN || GEN || GEN || S1|| S2 || S3| |S4|| S5 || GEN || GEN || GEN |GEN |GEN |GEN|| SLR |- |} Since its introduction in April 2017, the train was running without even a single reservation compartment till September 2019. The train started 4 reservation sleeper compartments. == Gallery == thumb|Palaruvii Express at {{rws|Ernakulam Town}}
thumb|Palaruvi Express at Kottayam
thumb|WAP-4 pulling the Palaruvi Express
thumb|Train at Palakkad Junction
==See also== {{Portal|Trains}} * [Venad Express](/source/Venad_Express) * [Ernakulam–Velankanni Express](/source/Ernakulam%E2%80%93Velankanni_Express) * [Pearl City Express](/source/Pearl_City_Express) * [Kollam–Thiruvananthapuram trunk line](/source/Kollam%E2%80%93Thiruvananthapuram_trunk_line) * [Kollam–Sengottai branch line](/source/Kollam%E2%80%93Sengottai_branch_line) * [Shoranur–Cochin Harbour section](/source/Shoranur%E2%80%93Cochin_Harbour_section) * [Jolarpettai- Shornur line](/source/Jolarpettai%E2%80%93Shoranur_line) ==Notes== {{notelist}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Express trains running through Kerala}} {{Railways in Southern India}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Palaruvi Express}} Category:Named passenger trains of India Category:Rail transport in Kerala Category:Rail transport in Kollam Category:Railway services introduced in 2017 Category:Express trains in India {{India-express-train-stub}} --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Palaruvi Express](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palaruvi_Express) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palaruvi_Express?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.