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1. Basic Information
• Train Name: Himsagar Express
• Train Number: 16317 (Kanyakumari to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra) / 16318 (return)
• Operator: Southern Railway zone (Indian Railways)
• Category: Superfast Express

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2. Route & Distance
• Start Point: Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
• End Point: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
• Distance Covered: 3,715 kilometers (approx.)
• Journey Time: Around 72 hours (3 days)
• Frequency: Weekly

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3. Stops & States Covered

The train passes through 13 Indian states, including:
• Tamil Nadu
• Kerala
• Andhra Pradesh
• Telangana
• Maharashtra
• Madhya Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh
• Delhi
• Haryana
• Punjab
• Jammu & Kashmir

It makes around 70+ stops, including major cities like:
• Trivandrum
• Ernakulam
• Vijayawada
• Nagpur
• Bhopal
• Jhansi
• New Delhi
• Ludhiana
• Jammu

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4. Coach Composition

Typically includes:
• General Unreserved Coaches
• Sleeper Class (SL)
• AC 3-Tier (3A)
• AC 2-Tier (2A)
• Luggage/Brake Van
(The composition can change depending on demand)

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5. Special Features
• Among the longest-running trains in India (by distance and time)
• Links the southernmost tip of India to the northernmost pilgrimage town
• Popular among budget travelers, pilgrims, and long-distance commuters

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6. Interesting Facts
• It used to be India’s longest train route until the Vivek Express took the title.
• The train showcases the diversity of Indian landscapes and cultures across its journey.