Inaugural LHB Run of 12659 Nagercoil Shalimar Gurudev SF Express 🚂

Описание: 🚆 Key Details

Route: Nagercoil Jn → Kolkata Shalimar

Train Nos.: 12659 (NCJ → SHM) / 12660 (SHM → NCJ)

Distance: ~2,579 km

Journey Time: Approximately 45 h 25 m to 45 h 45 m (around 3 days)

Frequency: Weekly — departs Nagercoil every Sunday



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📅 Timings

Departure from NCJ: Sunday at 14:45

Arrival at SHM: Tuesday around 12:30–12:55, depending on the source:

12:30 (confirmed in multiple timetables)

One source states 12:55


Best to check live running status before departure for precise arrival timing.



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⏱️ Stops & Schedule

Traverses around 43 stops, including:

Trivandrum Central (16:07–16:12), Kollam, Kayankulam, Tiruvalla, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam (20 min halt), Kharagpur, Santragachi, ending at Shalimar .




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🛌 Coach Composition & Amenities

Classes Available: AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper (SL), and General Unreserved

Coaches:

Wikipedia: 1×2A, 2×3A, 13×SL, plus general and parcel vans

Trainman: 24‑coach ICF rake (including 1 2A, 5 3A, 11 SL, 4 general, plus SLRs and parcel vans); reversal at Visakhapatnam


Catering: On-board and e-catering available, but no pantry car coach



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⚠️ Other Notes

Average Speed: ~56 km/h including halts

Reversal: Happens at Visakhapatnam Jn

Fare: Includes superfast surcharge

Seat Chart: Prepared ~3–4 h before departure



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✅ Summary Table

Feature Details

Train No. 12659 (NCJ→SHM) / 12660 (SHM→NCJ)
Runs On Sundays
Departs NCJ 14:45
Arrives SHM ~12:30 (Day 3)
Journey Duration ~45–46 hours
Distance ~2,579 km
Classes 2A, 3A, SL, General
Pantry On‑board catering, e‑catering; no pantry car
Rake Type ICF with ~24 coaches
Reversal Station Visakhapatnam
Average Speed ~56 km/h
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