The 16333/34 Thiruvananthapuram–Veraval Express is an

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train belonging to

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that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 16333 from Veraval Junction to Thiruvananthapuram Central and as train number 16334 in the reverse direction, serving the states of

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. Originally the train began operations in 1984 as Ahmedabad–Trivandrum Express which later on was extended to Rajkot as Trivandrum–Rajkot Express. Now this train has been extended up to Veraval. Since 25 July, this train runs with LHB coach.

Coach composition

The train has

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with max speed of . The train consists of 22 coaches: * 1 AC 2 tier * 6 AC 3 tier * 10

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* 2 Unreserved/General * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

*16333/Veraval–Thiruvananthapuram Express has average speed of and covers in 46 hrs 40 mins. *16334/Thiruvananthapuram–Veraval Express has average speed of and covers in 49 hrs 00 mins. Despite the average speed of the train being higher than , as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routes

Originally as Trivandrum Rajkot Express train ran on routes via Palakkad–Krishnarajapuram–Guntakal–Solapur–Pune–Vasai–Vadodara. In the early 1990s with opening the Konkan Railway the train routes were changed. Now the 16333/34 Thiruvananthapuram–Veraval Express runs from Thiruvananthapuram Central via , , , , , , , , , ,, , , , , , to Veraval Junction and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12697/12698 Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an

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from Thiruvananthapuram Central to and vice versa.

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References

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