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CLT/Kozhikode Main (Calicut) (4 PFs)
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Updated: Jul 10 (01:48) by guest
Kozhikode Main Railway Station (CLT) is a bustling hub in the heart of Kozhikode, Kerala. It features 4 platforms, making it an important transportation node. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and the nearby Apsara Theatre, the station is also a gateway to exploring the city's rich culture and scenic beauty.

Tourism

Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple: An ancient Shiva temple with a rich history and architectural significance.
Beypore Juma Masjid: A historic mosque known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere.
Mananchira Square: A popular tourist spot with a beautiful lake and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Mitayi Theru: A bustling street known for its many shops selling sweets, spices, and other local products.
Kozhikode Beach: A beautiful beach with scenic views and a perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the sunset.

Food

Sree Krishna Restaurant: Famous for its authentic Kerala vegetarian cuisine and delicious thalis.
Hotel Paragon: A popular spot for vegetarian food, known for its variety and taste.
Saravana Bhavan: A well-known chain serving South Indian vegetarian delicacies.
Hotel Woodlands: A vegetarian restaurant offering a diverse range of dishes, including North Indian and Chinese.
Krishna Sweets: A sweet shop and bakery known for its delicious vegetarian snacks and desserts.

Station Address

Railway Station Rd, Near Apsara Theatre, Palayam, Kozhikode, District - Kozhikode. Pin - 673001. Tel - 0495 2701234.
State: Kerala
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Palakkad (Palghat)
CLT/Kozhikode Main (Calicut) is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 4
Number of Halting Trains: 114
Number of Originating Trains: 4
Number of Terminating Trains: 3
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Rating: 4.4/5 (168 votes)
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Yesterday (18:46) Vande Bharat Express Extension to Kozhikode Faces Delays Despite Potential Benefits
Entry# 6214193   
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Oct 09 2024 (18:46)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Oct 09 2024 (18:46)
Station Tag: Madgaon Junction/MAO added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Oct 09 2024 (18:46)
Station Tag: Mangaluru Central (Mangalore)/MAQ added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Oct 09 2024 (18:46)
Train Tag: Madgaon - Mangaluru Central Vande Bharat Express/20645 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Oct 09 2024 (18:46)
Train Tag: Mangaluru Central - Madgaon Vande Bharat Express/20646 added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Proposal to extend Goa-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express to Kozhikode awaits PMO’s approval

The extension of the Goa-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express to Kozhikode is facing delays despite being seen as the solution to low occupancy rates on the existing route. The extension is expected to attract more passengers from North Kerala and the Goan Malayali community. Railway officials have confirmed that the extension is...
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feasible and economical, but a final decision rests with the Prime Minister's Office. The extension would require an additional 2.5 hours of travel time and would need to be carefully scheduled to avoid disrupting the Konkan railway corridor.

Goa-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express ko Kozhikode tak extend karne ka plan delay ho raha hai, haalaanki railway officials isko existing service ke low occupancy rate ka solution maan rahe hain. North Kerala aur Goan Malayali community ke logon ko isse faida hoga. Railway officials ne confirm kiya hai ki extension feasible...
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aur economical hai, lekin final decision Prime Minister's Office karega. Extension se 2.5 hours extra travel time lagega aur Konkan railway corridor ko disturb na karein iske liye carefully schedule karna hoga.
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I doubt the patro,Mangaluru too can't give much patro to VB,Then Kozhikode will be highly doubtful.If extended,The service wud hv to be triweekly as Pm facilities are not there in CLT.
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Yesterday (07:56) Kacheguda-Mangaluru Express Extended to Murdeshwar, Offering Direct Connectivity to Tirumala, Hyderabad
Entry# 6213702   
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Oct 09 2024 (07:56)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443

Oct 09 2024 (07:56)
Station Tag: Shoranur Junction/SRR added by MCPNBR~/261443

Oct 09 2024 (07:56)
Station Tag: Kasaragod/KGQ added by MCPNBR~/261443

Oct 09 2024 (07:56)
Station Tag: Murdeshwar/MRDW added by MCPNBR~/261443

Oct 09 2024 (07:56)
Station Tag: Udupi/UD added by MCPNBR~/261443

Oct 09 2024 (07:56)
Station Tag: Mangaluru Central (Mangalore)/MAQ added by MCPNBR~/261443

Oct 09 2024 (07:56)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Oct 09 2024 (07:56)
Train Tag: Shoranur - Ernakulam MEMU Express Special/06017 added by MCPNBR~/261443
Railway Ministry orders extension of Kacheguda-Mangaluru Central bi-weekly express to Murdeshwar

The Railway Ministry has approved the extension of Train No. 12789/790, a bi-weekly express running between Kacheguda and Mangaluru Central, to Murdeshwar. This extension, expected to start on October 12th, will provide direct train connectivity between coastal Karnataka and Tirumala, Hyderabad, and other destinations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The extension...
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will not affect the existing schedule between Mangaluru and Kacheguda. The new schedule includes a 2 p.m. arrival in Murdeshwar from Mangaluru Central on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and a 3:20 p.m. departure from Murdeshwar on the same days. The extension was requested by Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary, who cited the need for direct connectivity for people from coastal Karnataka traveling to Tirumala, as well as those visiting family and business interests in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Railway Ministry ne Train No. 12789/790, jo Kacheguda aur Mangaluru Central ke beech mein chalti hai, ko Murdeshwar tak extend karne ka order diya hai. Yeh extension, October 12 se start hone wala hai, coastal Karnataka se Tirumala, Hyderabad, aur Andhra Pradesh aur Telangana ke aur jagah tak direct train...
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connectivity dega. Existing Mangaluru aur Kacheguda ke beech ka schedule change nahin hoga. Naya schedule mein Murdeshwar mein 2 p.m. pe Mangaluru Central se arrival hoga, Wednesdays aur Saturdays ko. Aur is din Murdeshwar se 3:20 p.m. pe departure hoga. Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary ne yeh extension ka maang kiya tha. Unhone kaha tha ki coastal Karnataka ke log Tirumala jaane ke liye aur Andhra Pradesh aur Telangana mein apne family aur business ko dekhne ke liye direct connectivity ki jarurat hai.
Sep 29 (23:13) South Western Railway Announces Train Composition Changes for Increased Capacity
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Entry# 6204916   
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Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: KSR Bengaluru City Junction (Bangalore)/SBC added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: Yesvantpur Junction/YPR added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: MGR Chennai Central/MAS added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 29 2024 (23:13)
Train Tag: Yesvantpur - Kannur Express/16527 added by MCPNBR~/261443
South Western Railway revises coach composition for multiple trains – Full list here

South Western Railway has announced changes to the composition of several trains starting in January 2025. These changes are meant to improve passenger comfort and address the growing need for more seating on popular routes.

South Western Railway ne January 2025 se kaafi saare trains ke composition mein changes announce kiye hain. Ye changes passengers ke convenience aur comfort ko badhane ke liye hain, aur popular routes pe seating capacity ki badhti hui demand ko address karne ke liye bhi.
Sep 15 (09:17) Eranad Express Turns 15: A Look at Kerala's Train History
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Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Alappuzha (Alleppey)/ALLP added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Thrissur (Trichur)/TCR added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kottayam/KTYM added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443
ഏറനാടിന്‌ വയസ്സ്‌ 15; ആശംസകൾ നേർന്ന് റെയിൽവേ

The Eranad Express, a train running between Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, celebrated its 15th anniversary. Launched on September 13, 2009, the train (16605/16606) is relatively young compared to other daily trains. The article highlights the age of various trains operating in Kerala, including the Mangalore-Chennai Mail (12601/12602) at 157 years old, the...
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Malabar Express at 136 years old, the West Coast Express (Mangalore-Chennai) at 59 years old, and the Parashuram Express at 54 years old. The Venad Express, launched in 1972, is 52 years old, while the Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Express (16347/16348) is 40 years old. Other trains mentioned include the Vanchinad Express (1985) at 39 years old, the Maveli Express at 23 years old, the Jan Shatabdi Express (introduced in 2003), the Garib Rath Express (introduced in 2006), MEMU (introduced in 2012), Antyodaya Express and Humsafar Express (introduced in 2016), and the Vande Bharat Express (introduced in 2023). A passenger, K.V. Ramakrishnan Payyannur, expresses his affection for the Eranad Express, especially its stop at Valapattanam, a unique feature not shared by any other express train.

Thiruvananthapuram aur Mangalore ke beech chalne wali Eranad Express ne apna 15th anniversary manaaya hai. 13 September 2009 ko launch ki gayi yeh train (16605/16606) doosri daily trains ke muqable mein kaafi young hai. Article mein Kerala mein chalne wali alag-alag trains ki umar par light daali gayi hai, jaise ki...
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Mangalore-Chennai Mail (12601/12602) jo ki 157 saal purani hai, Malabar Express 136 saal purani hai, West Coast Express (Mangalore-Chennai) 59 saal purani hai, aur Parashuram Express 54 saal purani hai. 1972 mein launch ki gayi Venad Express, 52 saal purani hai, jabki Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Express (16347/16348) 40 saal purani hai. Dusri trains mein Vanchinad Express (1985) 39 saal purani hai, Maveli Express 23 saal purani hai, Jan Shatabdi Express (2003 mein launch ki gayi), Garib Rath Express (2006 mein launch ki gayi), MEMU (2012 mein launch ki gayi), Antyodaya Express aur Humsafar Express (2016 mein launch ki gayi), aur Vande Bharat Express (2023 mein launch ki gayi) shamil hain. Ek passenger, K.V. Ramakrishnan Payyannur, ne Eranad Express ke liye apna pyaar dikhaaya hai, khass karke Valapattanam pe uske stop ke liye, jo ki koi bhi doosri express train mein nahi hai.
Sep 14 (14:52) Special Train Service & Extra Coach for Onam Rush Between Chennai & Kannur
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Entry# 6190119   
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Sep 14 2024 (14:53)
Station Tag: Palakkad Junction (Palghat)/PGT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (14:53)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (14:53)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (14:53)
Train Tag: Alappuzha - Kannur Executive Express/16307 added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (14:53)
Train Tag: Ernakulam Jn. - Kannur Intercity Express/16305 added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (14:53)
Train Tag: Yesvantpur - Kannur Express/16527 added by MCPNBR~/261443
ചെന്നൈ സെന്‍ട്രലിനും കണ്ണൂരിനുമിടയില്‍ ഓണം സ്‌പെഷ്യല്‍ ട്രെയിന്‍

To ease the Onam rush between Chennai Central and Kannur, a special train service will be operated. Train number 06163 departs Chennai Central at 11:50 PM on September 14th, arriving in Kannur at 1:30 PM the next day. On September 16th, it departs Kannur at 3:45 PM, reaching Chennai Central at...
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7:55 AM the next day. In addition, an extra general second-class coach has been allocated for the Kannur-Alappuzha Executive Express (train numbers 2.16308/16307) from September 14th to 17th.

Onam ke time pe Chennai Central aur Kannur ke beech rush kam karne ke liye, special train service chalaya jaayega. Train number 06163, 14th September ko raat 11:50 pe Chennai Central se chalega aur dusre din dopahar 1:30 pe Kannur pahuchega. 16th September ko, yeh train dopahar 3:45 pe Kannur se...
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chalega aur agle din subah 7:55 pe Chennai Central pahuchega. Iske alawa, Kannur-Alappuzha Executive Express (train numbers 2.16308/16307) me 14th September se 17th September tak extra general second-class coach add kiya gaya hai.
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