| Thiruvananthapuram North−Porbandar Superfast Express | |
| Type: | Superfast |
| Operator: | Western Railway |
| Start: | (KCVL) |
| Stops: | 28 |
| End: | (PBR) |
| Distance: | 2411km (1,498miles) |
| Journeytime: | 44 hrs 15 mins |
| Frequency: | Weekly |
| Class: | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Available |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | No |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Trainnumber: | 20909 / 20910 |
| Speed: | 50km/h average including halts. |
The 20909 / 20910 Thiruvananthapuram North-Porbandar Superfast Express[1] is a superfast train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between in Thiruvananthapuram and in India.
It operates as train number 20909 from to and as train number 20910 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.[2] Since 31 March 2024, the train runs with LHB coaches
The 20909 / 10 Thiruvananthapuram North-Porbandar Superfast Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class,3 General Unreserved, 1 Pantry Car, 1 Generator Car & 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches, thus making 22 LHB coaches from 28th March 2024. While the train was running with IRS rakes instead of LHB rakes, it had 9 sleeper coaches instead of 8 sleeper coaches and 2 SLR coaches instead of 1 SLR coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 20909 - Superfast Express covers the distance of 2411km (1,498miles) in 44 hours 15 mins (51 km/h) and in 44 hours 20 mins as 20910 - Superfast Express (51 km/h).
The 20909 / 10 Thiruvananthapuram North−Porbandar Superfast Express runs from Thiruvananthapuram North via,,,,,,,, to Porbandar.[3]
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20909 | KCVL | Thiruvananthapuram North | 11:15 AM | Sunday | Porbandar | 07:25 AM | Tuesday | |
| 20910 | PBR | Porbandar | 18:40 PM | Thursday | Thiruvananthapuram North | 15:00 PM | Saturday |
As the route has been fully electrified, a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotives powers the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Porbandar and vice versa.