All-women crew operate inaugural Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express till Shoranur

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The Nagercoil Junction-Mangaluru Junction Amrit Bharat Weekly Express that was flagged disconnected  by Prime Minister Narendra Modi astatine  Thiruvananthapuram connected  Friday, returned arsenic  an bare  rake to Nagercoil connected  Saturday, from Mangaluru Junction successful  Mangaluru.

The Nagercoil Junction-Mangaluru Junction Amrit Bharat Weekly Express that was flagged disconnected by Prime Minister Narendra Modi astatine Thiruvananthapuram connected Friday, returned arsenic an bare rake to Nagercoil connected Saturday, from Mangaluru Junction successful Mangaluru. | Photo Credit: H. S. MANJUNATH

An all-women unit operated the inaugural Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mangaluru Junction Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 16329) from Thiruvananthapuram to Shoranur connected Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had flagged of the inaugural bid from Thiruvananthapuram.

The archetypal limb of its travel was operated by Loco Pilot (Mail) T. J. Gorethy; Senior Assistant Loco Pilot Aswathy Balachandran and Train Manager Geetha, a Southern Railway merchandise said.

Operating nether the powerfulness of Loco No. 30079/30089, the unit ensured a seamless and punctual journey, demonstrating the method expertise and operational precision that defines the modern pistillate workforce of Southern Railway.

Having an all-women unit pb the Amrit Bharat Express sends a almighty connection of capableness and progress, the merchandise said.

The Amrit Bharat Express is designed with “push-pull” technology, featuring locomotives astatine some ends for faster acceleration and reduced question time. While the inaugural peculiar ran from Thiruvananthapuram to Mangaluru, the regular work is slated to commence shortly, connecting Nagercoil to Mangaluru, providing enhanced connectivity and superior amenities for passengers crossed the region, it said.

Published - January 24, 2026 07:11 p.m. IST

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