Daijiworld Media Network - Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 6: The Southern Railway’s Thiruvananthapuram Division has inaugurated India’s longest special train service, marking a historic milestone in the country’s railway operations.

The maiden journey, Train No. 06015, departed from Thiruvananthapuram Central on April 5 at 4:45 pm, bound for New Tinsukia. Covering a massive distance of 4,028 kilometres, the journey is expected to take approximately 83 hours and 45 minutes, with the train arriving in Assam at 4:30 am on the fifth day.

The return service, Train No. 06016, will leave New Tinsukia at 8:00 pm on April 9 and reach Thiruvananthapuram at 7:45 am on the fifth day. The route traverses major railway hubs including Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Palakkad, Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Kharagpur, New Jalpaiguri, and Guwahati, connecting the southern peninsula with the Northeast.

The 22-coach train comprises 2 AC Three-Tier coaches, 18 Sleeper Class coaches, and 2 Second Class coaches designed for accessibility for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan), catering to high long-distance travel demand.

This service significantly enhances connectivity between Kerala and Assam, providing passengers a convenient option for long-haul journeys across the country.