Kannur–Thiruvananthapuram Jan Shatabdi Express

The 12081 / 12082 Kannur-Thiruvananthapuram Central Jan Shatabdi Express is a Jan Shatabdi Express train belonging to Trivandrum Division of Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kannur in Kerala state of India. It is the longest-running Jan Shatabdi Express of Southern Railway and the fourth longest Jan Shatabdi Express in India.

History

Initially it ran between Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode, but owing to public demand it was extended to Kannur in 2013.
The train is one of the most popular commuter trains in Kerala state along with its counterpart, the 12075/76 Jan Shatabdi Express, which runs via Alappuzha.

Route

Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 500 km between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur in about 9½ hours, making it one of the fastest trains between the two cities. It has 13 halts and the stoppages are at Thalassery, Vadakara, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur Junction, Thrissur, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikkara, Kayamkulam Jn, Kollam Junction and Thiruvananthapuram

Coach composition

The train operates with 20 LHB coaches, which include 15 chair cars, three AC chair cars, and two brake vans. The train was upgraded with new LHB coaches from October 16, 2024.