16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express
Train Information
| Train number | 16188 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | ERNAKULAM JN (ERS) |
| Departure | 22:25 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | KARAIKAL (KIK) |
| Arrival | 11:45 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 593 km |
| Journey duration | 13 hours 20 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 26 |
| Intermediate stops | 24 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Thiruvananthapuram (TVC) |
| Running days | Daily |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from ERNAKULAM JN at 10:25 PM. It arrives at its destination, KARAIKAL on Day 2 at 11:45 AM, covering a total distance of 593 km in 13 hours 20 minutes, with 24 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express runs on Daily 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 | ERS | ERNAKULAM JN | Day 1 | Source | 22:25 | 0 km | |
| 2 | ERN | ERNAKULAM TOWN | Day 1 | 22:34 | 22:36 | 2 min | 3 km |
| 3 | IPL | IDAPALLI | Day 1 | 22:46 | 22:47 | 1 min | 9 km |
| 4 | AWY | ALUVA | Day 1 | 23:03 | 23:05 | 2 min | 19 km |
| 5 | AFK | ANGAMALI | Day 1 | 23:14 | 23:15 | 1 min | 29 km |
| 6 | CKI | CHALAKUDI | Day 1 | 23:26 | 23:27 | 1 min | 44 km |
| 7 | IJK | IRINJALAKUDA | Day 1 | 23:34 | 23:35 | 1 min | 50 km |
| 8 | TCR | THRISUR | Day 2 | 00:12 | 00:15 | 3 min | 74 km |
| 9 | OTP | OTTAPPALAM | Day 2 | 01:13 | 01:14 | 1 min | 120 km |
| 10 | PGT | PALAKKAD JN | Day 2 | 01:37 | 01:40 | 3 min | 151 km |
| 11 | CBE | COIMBATORE JN | Day 2 | 03:12 | 03:15 | 3 min | 206 km |
| 12 | TUP | TIRUPPUR | Day 2 | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2 min | 256 km |
| 13 | ED | ERODE JN | Day 2 | 04:50 | 04:55 | 5 min | 306 km |
| 14 | KMD | KODUMUDI | Day 2 | 05:34 | 05:35 | 1 min | 344 km |
| 15 | PGR | PUGALUR | Day 2 | 05:49 | 05:50 | 1 min | 357 km |
| 16 | KRR | KARUR JN | Day 2 | 06:18 | 06:20 | 2 min | 371 km |
| 17 | KLT | KULITALAI | Day 2 | 06:54 | 06:55 | 1 min | 410 km |
| 18 | TP | TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI FORT | Day 2 | 07:50 | 07:52 | 2 min | 443 km |
| 19 | TPJ | TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN. | Day 2 | 08:05 | 08:15 | 10 min | 447 km |
| 20 | BAL | BUDALUR | Day 2 | 08:47 | 08:48 | 1 min | 480 km |
| 21 | TJ | THANJAVUR JN | Day 2 | 09:05 | 09:07 | 2 min | 497 km |
| 22 | NMJ | NIDAMANGALAM JN | Day 2 | 09:29 | 09:31 | 2 min | 527 km |
| 23 | TVR | THIRUVARUR JN | Day 2 | 09:58 | 10:00 | 2 min | 551 km |
| 24 | NGT | NAGAPPATTINAM JN | Day 2 | 10:33 | 10:35 | 2 min | 575 km |
| 25 | NCR | NAGORE | Day 2 | 10:48 | 10:50 | 2 min | 582 km |
| 26 | KIK | KARAIKAL | Day 2 | 11:45 | Destination | 593 km |
Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express starts its journey from ERNAKULAM JN and terminates at KARAIKAL. The scheduled station sequence is: ERNAKULAM JN, ERNAKULAM TOWN, IDAPALLI, ALUVA, ANGAMALI, CHALAKUDI, IRINJALAKUDA, THRISUR, OTTAPPALAM, PALAKKAD JN, COIMBATORE JN, TIRUPPUR, ERODE JN, KODUMUDI, PUGALUR, KARUR JN, KULITALAI, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI FORT, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN., BUDALUR, THANJAVUR JN, NIDAMANGALAM JN, THIRUVARUR JN, NAGAPPATTINAM JN, NAGORE, KARAIKAL.
Coach Position and Composition
16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01SLRD
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04GEN
- Position 05SE1
- Position 06S13
- Position 07S12
- Position 08S11
- Position 09S10
- Position 10S9
- Position 11S8
- Position 12S7
- Position 13S6
- Position 14S5
- Position 15S4
- Position 16S3
- Position 17S2
- Position 18S1
- Position 19B2
- Position 20B1
- Position 21A1
- Position 22GEN
- Position 23GEN
- Position 24SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | SLRD |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | GEN |
| 05 | SE1 |
| 06 | S13 |
| 07 | S12 |
| 08 | S11 |
| 09 | S10 |
| 10 | S9 |
| 11 | S8 |
| 12 | S7 |
| 13 | S6 |
| 14 | S5 |
| 15 | S4 |
| 16 | S3 |
| 17 | S2 |
| 18 | S1 |
| 19 | B2 |
| 20 | B1 |
| 21 | A1 |
| 22 | GEN |
| 23 | GEN |
| 24 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal 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 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express departs from ERNAKULAM JN at 10:25 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express terminates at KARAIKAL (KIK).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal 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 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express covers a total distance of 593 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express operates on Daily.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express has 24 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 16188 Ernakulam Jn. - Karaikkal Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.