1977; 47 years ago (1977) (split train as Kerala–Karnataka (KK) Express )[1] 1983; 41 years ago (1983)(as Kerala Express)[2]
Current operator(s)
Southern Railway
Route
Termini
New Delhi (NDLS) Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC)
Stops
41
Distance travelled
3,031 km (1,883 mi)
Average journey time
49 hours 25 minutes
Service frequency
Daily
Train number(s)
12625 / 12626
On-board services
Class(es)
AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Third AC Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements
Yes
Sleeping arrangements
Yes
Auto-rack arrangements
Yes
Catering facilities
Available
Observation facilities
Large windows
Baggage facilities
Available
Technical
Rolling stock
LHB coach
Track gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed
130 km/h (81 mph) maximum speed,
61 km/h (38 mph) average including halts
Route map
The 12625 / 12626 Kerala Express is a daily superfast express train of the Indian Railways that runs between New Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala state. It is currently the longest-running daily Superfast train of Indian Railways (3027 km) and second-longest daily train in country after Avadh Assam Express (3115 km).[3] It is the second direct train to Kerala (1977) from the national capital Delhi after Jayanti Janata Express (1973) and first direct train connecting the state capital and Southern Kerala with New Delhi.
^"Railway Budget speech 1977-78 (interim)" (PDF). www.indianrailways.gov.in. Ministry of Railways. 28 March 1977.
^"Railway Budget speech 1983-199084" (PDF). www.indianrailways.gov.in. Ministry of Railways. 24 March 1983.
^Longest trains, List of (2013). "Statistical Summary Indian Railways" (PDF). www.indianrailways.gov.in/.
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