Thiruvananthapuram–Veraval Express

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Thiruvananthapuram–Veraval Express is an express train of Indian Railways' Southern Railway zone. It travels between Thiruvananthapuram Central in Kerala (TVC) and Veraval Junction in Gujarat (VRL), covering about 2,709 km with 57 stops.

Key facts
- Train numbers: 16334 (TVC → VRL) and 16333 (VRL → TVC)
- Frequency: Weekly (16334 on Mondays; 16333 on Thursdays)
- Journey time: about 49 hours (TVC → VRL) and about 46 hours 40 minutes (VRL → TVC)
- Classes: AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, Unreserved
- Facilities: Seating and sleeping arrangements, pantry car
- Coaches: LHB coaches; gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in); maximum operating speed 110 km/h
- Route highlights: Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat
- Rake sharing: Shares rake with Chennai–Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express (12697/12698)

Overview
The train began in 1984 as Ahmedabad–Trivandrum Express, later became Trivandrum–Rajkot Express, and has now been extended to Veraval. Since July, it uses LHB coaches designed for up to 130 km/h. The train is hauled by an electric locomotive from Erode (WAP-4 or WAP-7) for the entire journey.