| Parasuram Express | |
| Locale: | Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu |
| Operator: | Southern Railway |
| Start: | Mangalore Central (MAQ) |
| Stops: | 51 |
| End: | (CAPE) |
| Distance: | 703km (437miles) |
| Journeytime: | 15 hours 50 minutes |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Available |
| Observation: | Space under the berths |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Stock: | ICF coach |
| Trainnumber: | 16649 / 16650 |
| Speed: | 44km/h average including halts. |
The 16649 / 16650Parasuram Express is an express train run by Indian Railways connecting Mangalore, Karnataka with Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu.
The train (Train No: 49/50) was initially run between Cochin and Shoranur. The train was later extended to Trivandrum and Mangalore Central on both sides. In 2012 the train was again extended to Nagarcoil.[1]
The train no.16650 starts from Nagarcoil at 04:15 AM and reaches Mangalore Central at 21:00 PM. In the return direction the train no: 16649 leaves Mangalore Central at 05:05 AM and reaches Nagarcoil at 21:25 PM. The train runs via Shoranur–Kottayam route.[2] [3]