12626/12625 Kerala Express Time Table

Looking for updates related to superfast running train time table, fare or coach position seat map that is Kerala express? Here, you will indeed get some for sure. Reckoned to be among one of the longest daily running superfast trains in India, it is been boarded by many to travel in between New Delhi and Trivandrum Central. The total distance travelled by the superfast train is 3036 kms. Moving at an average speed of 59 km/hour, it takes about 50 hours and 45 minutes to cover the entire distance and the train is been operating with 12625 and 12626 train numbers. Train 12626 leaves New Delhi at 11:25 hours and reaches Trivandrum Central on third day at 14:35 hours. Train 12625 leaves Trivandrum Central at 11:15 hours and reaches New Delhi on third day at 13:45 hours.

The 12626/12625 Kerala Express is regarded to be a superfast express train that has been introduced by Indian Railways. This train is said to have its starting point as New Delhi and ends at Trivandrum Central. There is daily service for passengers who would like to avail this train. The total length covered by it is 3,036 kilometres and has about 40 stops on its way. It moves at average speed of about 59 km/ hour and is considered to be the longest daily running superfast train in the whole country.

Moreover, it is said to hold the record for being the longest hauled electric engine train between the source and destination. Besides this, it also has earned the name of ‘King of Overtakes’. The reason is due to the fact that this train overtakes every other train on its route except that for Shatabdis and Rajdhanis.

History –

This train had been introduced as KK Express (Kerala – Karnataka Express) in 1976 and began operating from New Delhi – Trivandrum and Bengaluru having bifurcation in Jolarpettai Junction. It was in the year 1980 that it got split to two trains, Karnataka Express and Kerala Express, which once again split at Palghat Junction and another portion getting diverted to Mangalore. Later, it overlapped with Jayanti Janata that bifurcated at Shoranur and one part being directed to Cochin Harbor and another to Mangalore. It was only later that both the trains got merged for forming Kerala Mangala Express. It was only after another train was introduced to Mangalore in 1990 that it started to travel in its present route. Initially, it was run as non-daily express train and had similar time slot with Andhra Pradesh Express, Karnataka Express and Tamil Nadu Express. But, after being converted into daily train, it got its own time schedule to follow.

Route –

Originally, it was said to be numbered 125 / 126, however, was changed later in 1989 to 2625 / 2626 once the 4 digit numbering system had been adopted by the Indian Railways. But, with the adopting of the 5 digit number system by the Indian Railways in December 2010, the Kerala Express got numbered as 12625 for its upward journey, while being given as 12626 for its downward journey.

Coach Composition –

Generally, it is regarded to be a train that has twenty four coaches. There are 7 AC coaches (5 three-tier AC and two 2-tiers AC), four general coaches, twelve sleeper coaches and a pantry car. Usually, this train is hauled by Erode shed’s WAP 4 and has top speed of about 110 kmph.

Important Stoppages –

The important stoppages of this train are as follows. It starts its journey from New Delhi and has major halts in important stations such as Mathura, Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi, Bhopal, Nagpur, Balharshah, Ramagundam, Vijayawada, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Tirupati, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Tirrupur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Shornur, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Changanassery, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara, Kayamkulam and Kollam, before terminating at Thiruvananthapuram. Covering a long distance, it does provide its passengers with safety and comfort and its fare is very reasonable.

12626/Kerala Express New Delhi to Trivandrum CNTL Route, Schedule & Time Table –