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Thiruvananthapuram-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table

Thiruvananthapuram–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express launched: This new train will strengthen connectivity between Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It will be operated and maintained by the Southern Railway zone.

2 min readUpdated: Jan 23, 2026 07:14 AM IST

The Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express will run as a weekly service. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Thiruvananthapuram–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express launched: The Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express will run as a weekly service. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Thiruvananthapuram-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express train launch: Kerala is set to get a new Amrit Bharat Express train on Thiruvananthapuram-Charlapalli route. This new train will strengthen connectivity between Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It will facilitate economical, faster connectivity for common citizens especially, students, professionals, and traders, connecting major economic, cultural and pilgrimage centres enroute. This train will be operated and maintained by the Southern Railway zone.

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Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, Route

The Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli-Thiruvananthapuram North Amrit Bharat Express will operate as train number 17042/17041. The train will run via Kollam, Chengannur, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town.

Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat train: Stoppages

During its journey between Thiruvananthapuram North and Charlapalli, this new Amrit Bharat Express train will halt at 29 stations. These are: Varkala Shivagiri, Kollam, Karunagappalli, Kayamkulam, Mavelikara, Chenhannur, Tiruvalla, Changanassery, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Tirppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Tiruttani, Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Bapatla, Tenali, Guntur, Sattenapalle, Miryalaguda and Nalgonda.

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Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express: Frequency, Composition

The Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express will run as a weekly service. The train will run from Thiruvananthapuram North every Wednesday while from Charlapalli, it will depart every Tuesday.

Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express train time table

Train number 17042 Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express will leave Thiruvananthapuram North at 17:30 hrs on Wednesday and arrive at Charlapalli at 23:30 hrs, the next day. In the return direction, train number 17041 Charlapalli-Thiruvananthapuram North Amrit Bharat Express will depart Charlapalli at 07:15 hrs hrs on Tuesday to reach Thiruvananthapuram North at 14:45 hrs on Wednesday.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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