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TVC/Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum) (5 PFs)
Local Name: Thampanoor
तिरुवनंतपुरम सेंट्रल
തിരുവനന്തപുരം സെൻട്രൽ

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Apr 23 2023 (16:32) by Manoj851120~
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, also known as Trivandrum Central (TVC), is located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The station is well-equipped with amenities like waiting rooms, food stalls, ATMs, and a bookstall. It is a major transportation hub, connecting the city to various destinations across the country. The station boasts a distinctive architecture featuring a blend of traditional Kerala and modern styles, making it an interesting sight for visitors.

Tourism

Padmanabhaswamy Temple: A famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for its immense wealth and intricate architecture.
Kanakakunnu Palace: A beautiful palace with a stunning garden, offering a glimpse into the history of the Travancore dynasty.
Napier Museum: A museum showcasing a wide collection of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures from Kerala's rich cultural heritage.
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo: A popular zoo home to a variety of animals, birds, and reptiles, offering a fun outing for families.
Neyyar Dam: A scenic dam located near Thiruvananthapuram, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and forests.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: Famous for its South Indian vegetarian dishes, especially the dosa and idli.
Hotel Woodlands: A popular vegetarian restaurant serving North Indian and South Indian dishes.
Baskin-Robbins: A popular ice cream parlour offering a variety of flavours and toppings.
Cafe Coffee Day: A popular coffee shop offering a variety of snacks and beverages.
Haldiram's: A chain restaurant serving a variety of North Indian vegetarian snacks and sweets.

Station Address

Tel; 0471-2321622, Opp KSRTC Bus Stand,Thampanoor / Power House Road, Thiruvananthapuram 695001
State: Kerala

Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)


Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 37
Number of Originating Trains: 30
Number of Terminating Trains: 30
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Rating: 3.9/5 (359 votes)
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Vande Bharat Today's Occupancy ~77%
For 59 VBs that are running today the occupancy is as below (check attached image for more details)
VBs - Occupancy
17 100%
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9 50-75%
9 25-50%
4 0-25%

Further coach composition of the VBs is:
38VB - 08 Coach
18VB - 16 Coach
03VB - 20 Coach
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VB Rake Swapping Proposals

8 coach VBs that should run with 16 coach rakes
1. 22487/88 ASR DLI Vande Bharat
2. 20631/32 MAQ TVC Vande Bharat
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20665/66 MS TEN Vande Bharat
4. 20643/44 MAS CBE Vande Bharat
5. 20703/04 KCG YPR Vande Bharat
6. 20663/64 MYS MAS Vande Bharat

16 coach VBs that should run with 8 coach rakes
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2. 20829/30 DURG VSKP Vande Bharat
3. 22447/48 NDLS AADR Vande Bharat
4. 22303/04 HWH GAYA Vande Bharat
5. 22223/24 CSMT SNSI Vande Bharat
6. 20171/72 RKMP NZM Vande Bharat

These 2 sets of 6 VB trains should exchange their rakes for optimum usage of VB rakes.

New routes (+ additional frequencies) which could potentially support 16 coach VB trains

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02. Howrah - Brahmapur
03. New Delhi - Lucknow NE
04. Mumbai Central - Ekta Nagar
05. Secunderabad - Pune
06. Howrah - Varanasi
07. New Delhi - Amritsar
08. New Delhi - Jodhpur via Jaipur
09. Jaipur - Haridwar via Delhi
10. Chennai Central - Secunderabad
11. Jaipur - Lucknow via Agra Cantt
12. Tirupati - Secunderabad
13. Pune - Ahmedabad
14. Mumbai CST - Kolhapur
15. Yesvantpur - Kacheguda

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Pie chart of SR based LHB coaches made since 01.04.2019.

Note, this figures are based on LHB coaches made till 31.03.2024.

ICF: 1934
MCF:
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RCF: 26

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