Palaruvi Express

This article is about a train service. For the famous waterfalls with similar name in Kollam district, see Palaruvi Falls.

Palaruvi Express
Palaruvi Express at Ernakulam Town
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusOperating
LocaleKerala, Tamil Nadu
First service20 April 2017; 7 years ago (2017-04-20) (initial service between Palakkad Junction and Punalur)[1]
9 July 2018; 6 years ago (2018-07-09) (extended to Tirunelveli Junction)[2]
15 August 2024; 2 months ago (2024-08-15) (extended to Tuticorin)[3]
Current operator(s)Indian Railways
Route
TerminiTuticorin (TN)
Palakkad Junction (PGT)
Stops40
Distance travelled537 km (334 mi)
Average journey time14 hrs
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16791/16792
On-board services
Class(es)5 SL, 11 UR, 2 SLR
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockWAP-4
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Electrification25 kV AC 50 Hz
Operating speed35 km/h (22 mph)
Rake maintenanceTuticorin

The Palaruvi Express (Train number: 16791/16792) is a daily Intercity express train which runs between Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad Junction in Kerala via Tirunelveli Junction, Tenkasi Junction, Punalur, Kollam Junction, and Kottayam.[4] The train first introduced between Punalur in Kollam and Palakkad.[5] On 9 July 2018, it was extended up to Tirunelveli Junction[6] and later on 15 August 2024 it was extended till Tuticorin.[7]

  1. ^ "Suresh Prabhu to flag off Palaruvi Express today". Blive. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Palaruvi extended to Tirunelveli". TOI. 8 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Palaruvi Express extended to Toothukudi from Aug 15, 4 more coaches from Wednesday". Blive. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Palaruvi Express extended to Toothukudi from Aug 15, 4 more coaches from Wednesday". Blive. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Suresh Prabhu to flag off Palaruvi Express today". Blive. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  6. ^ "Palaruvi extended to Tirunelveli". TOI. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Palaruvi Express extended to Toothukudi from Aug 15, 4 more coaches from Wednesday". Onmanorama. Retrieved 22 August 2024.