16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express

Train Information

Key information for 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express
Train number16187
Train nameKaraikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationKARAIKAL (KIK)
Departure16:30 · Day 1
Destination stationERNAKULAM JN (ERS)
Arrival06:45 · Day 2
Total distance592 km
Journey duration14 hours 15 minutes
Scheduled stations28
Intermediate stops26
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionTiruchchirappalli (TPJ)
Running daysDaily
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from KARAIKAL at 4:30 PM. It arrives at its destination, ERNAKULAM JN on Day 2 at 6:45 AM, covering a total distance of 592 km in 14 hours 15 minutes, with 26 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Tiruchchirappalli division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1KIKKARAIKALDay 1Source16:300 km
2NCRNAGOREDay 116:4616:482 min11 km
3NGTNAGAPPATTINAM JNDay 117:0317:052 min18 km
4TVRTHIRUVARUR JNDay 117:3017:322 min41 km
5NMJNIDAMANGALAM JNDay 117:5317:552 min66 km
6TJTHANJAVUR JNDay 118:2318:252 min96 km
7BALBUDALURDay 118:4118:421 min113 km
8TPJTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN.Day 119:4019:5010 min146 km
9TPTIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI FORTDay 120:0020:022 min150 km
10KLTKULITALAIDay 120:4920:501 min183 km
11KRRKARUR JNDay 121:3321:352 min221 km
12PGRPUGALURDay 121:5421:551 min236 km
13KMDKODUMUDIDay 122:0422:051 min249 km
14EDERODE JNDay 122:5523:005 min287 km
15UKLUTTUKULIDay 123:3223:331 min323 km
16TUPTIRUPPURDay 123:4323:485 min337 km
17CBECOIMBATORE JNDay 201:2001:255 min387 km
18PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 202:5703:003 min442 km
19OTPOTTAPPALAMDay 203:2503:261 min473 km
20WKIWADAKANCHERIDay 204:0304:041 min502 km
21TCRTHRISURDay 204:2304:263 min518 km
22IJKIRINJALAKUDADay 204:4704:481 min542 km
23CKICHALAKUDIDay 204:5504:561 min548 km
24AFKANGAMALIDay 205:1305:141 min564 km
25AWYALUVADay 205:2605:282 min573 km
26IPLIDAPALLIDay 205:4405:451 min584 km
27ERNERNAKULAM TOWNDay 205:5806:002 min590 km
28ERSERNAKULAM JNDay 206:45Destination592 km

Train 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express starts its journey from KARAIKAL and terminates at ERNAKULAM JN. The scheduled station sequence is: KARAIKAL, NAGORE, NAGAPPATTINAM JN, THIRUVARUR JN, NIDAMANGALAM JN, THANJAVUR JN, BUDALUR, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN., TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI FORT, KULITALAI, KARUR JN, PUGALUR, KODUMUDI, ERODE JN, UTTUKULI, TIRUPPUR, COIMBATORE JN, PALAKKAD JN, OTTAPPALAM, WADAKANCHERI, THRISUR, IRINJALAKUDA, CHALAKUDI, ANGAMALI, ALUVA, IDAPALLI, ERNAKULAM TOWN, ERNAKULAM JN.

Coach Position and Composition

16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04GEN
  5. Position 05SE1
  6. Position 06S13
  7. Position 07S12
  8. Position 08S11
  9. Position 09S10
  10. Position 10S9
  11. Position 11S8
  12. Position 12S7
  13. Position 13S6
  14. Position 14S5
  15. Position 15S4
  16. Position 16S3
  17. Position 17S2
  18. Position 18S1
  19. Position 19B2
  20. Position 20B1
  21. Position 21A1
  22. Position 22GEN
  23. Position 23GEN
  24. Position 24SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04GEN
05SE1
06S13
07S12
08S11
09S10
10S9
11S8
12S7
13S6
14S5
15S4
16S3
17S2
18S1
19B2
20B1
21A1
22GEN
23GEN
24SLRD

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,345
Child fare
₹655
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,770
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,075
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹955
Child fare
₹460
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,270
Child Tatkal fare
₹775
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹360
Child fare
₹180
Adult Tatkal fare
₹460
Child Tatkal fare
₹290
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹175
Child fare
₹90

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 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express departs from KARAIKAL at 4:30 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express terminates at ERNAKULAM JN (ERS).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-GEN-SE1-S13-S12-S11-S10-S9-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B2-B1-A1-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express covers a total distance of 592 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express operates on Daily.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express has 26 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16187 Karaikkal - Ernakulam Jn. Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.