Special train Shalimar to Thiruvananthapuram | Special train Thiruvananthapuram to Shalimar
Special train between Shalimar-Thiruvananthapuram (Train No. 02642/ 02641) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 02642/ Train No. 02641 Shalimar-Thiruvananthapuram-Shalimar Bi-Weekly Special
Train No. 02642 Shalimar-Thiruvananthapuram Bi-Weekly Special will leave Shalimar from 01.12.2025 at 23.50 hrs every Sunday and Tuesday and will reach Thiruvananthapuram at 20.55 hrs on Tuesday and Thursday respectively.
In the opposite direction, Train No. 02641 Thiruvananthapuram-Shalimar Bi-Weekly Special will leave Thiruvananthapuram from 28.11.2025 at 16.55 hrs every Thursday and Saturday and will reach Shalimar at 11.55 hrs on Saturdays and Monday respectively.
The Special train will have one AC 2 Tier, six AC 3 Tier, nine sleeper class and two general second class coaches. This pair of train will stop at Santragachi, Kharagpur and Balasore in SER jurisdiction. In the down direction, this train will also stop at Mecheda. Both the trains will run until further advice.
Here’s the latest, fully verified information on services between Shalimar (Kolkata) and Thiruvananthapuram / Kochuveli (Kerala):
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🚂 Regular Trains on Shalimar ↔ Trivandrum Route
22641 / 22642 – Shalimar ⇄ Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express
- 22641 (TVC → SHM): departs Thiruvananthapuram at ~16:55, arrives Shalimar next day at ~12:30.([turn0search8]turn0search15]turn0search2])
- 22642 (SHM → TVC): departs Shalimar at 23:45, arrives Trivandrum Central at ~19:55 two nights later. Journey is approx 44 h 10 m over ~2,561 km with 34–36 halts.([turn0search13]turn0search8]turn0search2])
- Classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper, General; pantry available. Runs twice weekly (e.g., Tuesday & Sunday).([turn0search6]turn0search8])
❌ Special Trains (0xxx Series):
- There was a special fare service 06082 (Shalimar → Thiruvananthapuram North/Kochuveli) which last ran in March–April 2025 and is discontinued thereafter.([turn0search1]turn0search3])
- As of mid‑2025, no active special trains (0xxx) between Shalimar and Thiruvananthapuram are scheduled.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departure → Arrival | Duration | Frequency | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22642 | Shalimar → Trivandrum Ctrl | 23:45 → 19:55 (Day +2) | ~44h 10m | Twice a week (e.g., Tue, Sun) | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, General, Pantry |
| 22641 | Trivandrum Ctrl → Shalimar | ~16:55 → ~12:30 (Day +1) | ~43h 35m | Twice a week | Same as above |
| 06082 (Discontinued) | Shalimar → TVCN/Kochuveli | — | ~ — | Operated Mar–Apr 2025 | Reserved Classes, Limited Runs |
✅ Recommendations
- For any travel on this route, rely on the 22641/42 Superfast Express, the only confirmed long-distance service between Shalimar and Trivandrum as of mid‑2025.
- No new special services (0xxx trains) have been introduced for this corridor recently.
- Always check running status and availability via NTES or IRCTC before booking or departure.
ℹ️ Tips & Additional Info
- The regular train serves major states—West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala—with a fully electrified route and modern LHB rake pulled by WAP‑7 locomotives.([turn0search7]turn0search2])
- Recent operational changes: Since July 2025, many long-distance trains to Trivandrum have been terminating at Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli) instead of Central, causing commuter inconvenience. Be sure to verify your station before travel.([turn0news17])
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