16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express
Train Information
| Train number | 16862 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | KANNIYAKUMARI (CAPE) |
| Departure | 14:30 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | PONDICHERRY (PDY) |
| Arrival | 04:25 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 699 km |
| Journey duration | 13 hours 55 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 21 |
| Intermediate stops | 19 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Thiruvananthapuram (TVC) |
| Running days | Monday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from KANNIYAKUMARI at 2:30 PM. It arrives at its destination, PONDICHERRY on Day 2 at 4:25 AM, covering a total distance of 699 km in 13 hours 55 minutes, with 19 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express runs on Monday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Thiruvananthapuram division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPE | KANNIYAKUMARI | Day 1 | Source | 14:30 | 0 km | |
| 2 | NCJ | NAGERCOIL JN | Day 1 | 14:45 | 14:50 | 5 min | 16 km |
| 3 | VLY | VALLIYUR | Day 1 | 15:22 | 15:23 | 1 min | 47 km |
| 4 | TEN | TIRUNELVELI JN | Day 1 | 16:10 | 16:15 | 5 min | 89 km |
| 5 | CVP | KOVILPATTI | Day 1 | 17:03 | 17:05 | 2 min | 154 km |
| 6 | SRT | SATUR | Day 1 | 17:21 | 17:23 | 2 min | 175 km |
| 7 | VPT | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | Day 1 | 17:43 | 17:45 | 2 min | 202 km |
| 8 | APK | ARUPPUKKOTTAI | Day 1 | 18:03 | 18:05 | 2 min | 224 km |
| 9 | MNM | MANAMADURAI JN | Day 1 | 18:58 | 19:00 | 2 min | 269 km |
| 10 | SVGA | SIVAGANGA | Day 1 | 19:24 | 19:25 | 1 min | 289 km |
| 11 | KKDI | KARAIKKUDI JN | Day 1 | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2 min | 330 km |
| 12 | PDKT | PUDUKKOTTAI | Day 1 | 20:48 | 20:50 | 2 min | 366 km |
| 13 | TPJ | TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. | Day 1 | 22:10 | 22:15 | 5 min | 419 km |
| 14 | TJ | THANJAVUR JN | Day 1 | 23:05 | 23:07 | 2 min | 469 km |
| 15 | KMU | KUMBAKONAM | Day 1 | 23:38 | 23:40 | 2 min | 508 km |
| 16 | MV | MAYILADUTURAI JN | Day 2 | 00:08 | 00:10 | 2 min | 539 km |
| 17 | SY | SIRKAZHI | Day 2 | 00:31 | 00:32 | 1 min | 559 km |
| 18 | CDM | CHIDAMBARAM | Day 2 | 00:47 | 00:49 | 2 min | 576 km |
| 19 | TDPR | TIRUPPADIRIPULIYUR | Day 2 | 01:24 | 01:25 | 1 min | 619 km |
| 20 | VM | VILLUPURAM JN | Day 2 | 03:05 | 03:15 | 10 min | 661 km |
| 21 | PDY | PONDICHERRY | Day 2 | 04:25 | Destination | 699 km |
Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express starts its journey from KANNIYAKUMARI and terminates at PONDICHERRY. The scheduled station sequence is: KANNIYAKUMARI, NAGERCOIL JN, VALLIYUR, TIRUNELVELI JN, KOVILPATTI, SATUR, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, ARUPPUKKOTTAI, MANAMADURAI JN, SIVAGANGA, KARAIKKUDI JN, PUDUKKOTTAI, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN., THANJAVUR JN, KUMBAKONAM, MAYILADUTURAI JN, SIRKAZHI, CHIDAMBARAM, TIRUPPADIRIPULIYUR, VILLUPURAM JN, PONDICHERRY.
Coach Position and Composition
16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04A1
- Position 05B1
- Position 06B2
- Position 07S1
- Position 08S2
- Position 09S3
- Position 10S4
- Position 11S5
- Position 12S6
- Position 13S7
- Position 14S8
- Position 15S9
- Position 16GEN
- Position 17GEN
- Position 18SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | A1 |
| 05 | B1 |
| 06 | B2 |
| 07 | S1 |
| 08 | S2 |
| 09 | S3 |
| 10 | S4 |
| 11 | S5 |
| 12 | S6 |
| 13 | S7 |
| 14 | S8 |
| 15 | S9 |
| 16 | GEN |
| 17 | GEN |
| 18 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does this train depart from its originating station?
Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express departs from KANNIYAKUMARI at 2:30 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express terminates at PONDICHERRY (PDY).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-A1-B1-B2-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-GEN-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express covers a total distance of 699 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express operates on Monday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express has 19 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 16862 Kanniyakumari - Puducherry Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.