Fast Trains at Mankara! Palaruvi Express & Patna – Ernakulam SF | Palakkad Railfanning ๐ฎ๐ณ
Railfanning at Mankara Railway Station & Kalikavu Gate | Palakkad, Kerala | Indian Railways | 16791 Palaruvi Express & 22644 Patna SF Express at Mankara | Kerala Railway Station Action
Experience the thrill of Indian Railways in the scenic outskirts of Palakkad! In this video, we capture high-speed action and station arrivals at Mankara, Kerala.
Featured Trains & Locations: ๐ Kalikavu Railway Gate (Near Mankara Station):
Train: 16791 Palaruvi Express (Tuticorin to Palakkad Junction) – Watch as it breezes through the level crossing gate.
๐ Mankara Railway Station (Platform 1):
Train 1: 22644 Patna – Ernakulam Jn. SF Express – A long-distance Superfast heavy hauler.
Train 2: 16607 Kannur – Coimbatore Express – Regional connectivity at its best.
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Railfanning session captured at Mankara, Palakkad district, Kerala. This video features train captures from the Kalikavu Railway Gate and Mankara Railway Station (Platform 1).
Trains Featured:
1. 16791 Palaruvi Express 00:24
Route: Tirunelveli Junction to Palakkad Junction (User note: Tuticorin link/connection)
Location: Kalikavu Railway Gate, near Mankara Station
Action: High-speed pass
Loco: WAP-1 – 22038 – The Indian Railways locomotive 22038 is a WAP-1 class electric engine originally manufactured by CLW. Primarily based at the Erode Diesel Loco Shed (EDDX), this unit has also been operated by the Arakkonam (AJJ) shed and was historically involved in hauling various passenger trains. It is a 25kV AC electric loco.
2. 22644 Patna – Ernakulam Jn. SF Express 01:30
Route: Patna Jn (PNBE) to Ernakulam Jn (ERS)
Location: Mankara Station, Platform 1
Action: High-speed pass
Loco: WAP7 37638 Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed (LGDE)
3. 16607 Kannur – Coimbatore Express 02:34
Route: Kannur (CAN) to Coimbatore Jn (CBE)
Location: Mankara Station, Platform 1
Location Details:
Station Code: MNUR (Mankara)
Division: Palakkad (PGT)
Zone: Southern Railway (SR)
Action: High-speed pass
Loco: WAP-1 22068 Erode Diesel Loco Shed (EDDX)
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January 26, 2026 at 10:57AM



