16303 Vanchinad Express

Train Information

Key information for 16303 Vanchinad Express
Train number16303
Train nameVanchinad Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationERNAKULAM JN (ERS)
Departure05:10 · Day 1
Destination stationTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL (TVC)
Arrival10:00 · Day 1
Total distance220 km
Journey duration4 hours 50 minutes
Scheduled stations20
Intermediate stops18
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionThiruvananthapuram (TVC)
Running daysDaily
Travel classesCC, 2S, GEN

Train 16303 Vanchinad Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from ERNAKULAM JN at 5:10 AM. It arrives at its destination, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL on Day 1 at 10:00 AM, covering a total distance of 220 km in 4 hours 50 minutes, with 18 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16303 Vanchinad Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes CC, 2S, GEN. The train is operated by the Thiruvananthapuram division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 16303 Vanchinad Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1ERSERNAKULAM JNDay 1Source05:100 km
2TRTRTRIPUNITTURADay 105:2605:271 min10 km
3MNTTMULANTURUTTIDay 105:3705:381 min17 km
4PVRDPIRAVAM ROADDay 105:5005:511 min29 km
5KTYMKOTTAYAMDay 106:2006:233 min60 km
6CGYCHANGANASSERIDay 106:4106:421 min77 km
7TRVLTIRUVALLADay 106:5106:521 min85 km
8CNGRCHENGANNURDay 107:0107:032 min94 km
9MVLKMAVELIKARADay 107:1407:151 min107 km
10KYJKAYANKULAM JNDay 107:2307:252 min115 km
11KPYKARUNAGAPPALLIDay 107:4007:411 min128 km
12STKTSASTHANKOTTADay 107:5007:511 min136 km
13QLNKOLLAM JNDay 108:1508:183 min156 km
14PVUPARAVURDay 108:3108:321 min168 km
15VAKVARKALADay 108:4508:461 min179 km
16KVUKADAKAVURDay 108:5608:571 min188 km
17CRYCHIRAYINKEEZHDay 109:0109:021 min191 km
18KZKKAZHAKUTTAMDay 109:1709:181 min207 km
19TVPTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM PETTAHDay 109:3009:311 min217 km
20TVCTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRALDay 110:00Destination220 km

Train 16303 Vanchinad Express starts its journey from ERNAKULAM JN and terminates at THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL. The scheduled station sequence is: ERNAKULAM JN, TRIPUNITTURA, MULANTURUTTI, PIRAVAM ROAD, KOTTAYAM, CHANGANASSERI, TIRUVALLA, CHENGANNUR, MAVELIKARA, KAYANKULAM JN, KARUNAGAPPALLI, SASTHANKOTTA, KOLLAM JN, PARAVUR, VARKALA, KADAKAVUR, CHIRAYINKEEZH, KAZHAKUTTAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PETTAH, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL.

Coach Position and Composition

16303 Vanchinad 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 05GEN
  6. Position 06GEN
  7. Position 07GEN
  8. Position 08GEN
  9. Position 09GEN
  10. Position 10GEN
  11. Position 11GEN
  12. Position 12LDS
  13. Position 13GEN
  14. Position 14GEN
  15. Position 15GEN
  16. Position 16D1
  17. Position 17C1
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21SLRD
  22. Position 22OCV
  23. Position 23OCV
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04GEN
05GEN
06GEN
07GEN
08GEN
09GEN
10GEN
11GEN
12LDS
13GEN
14GEN
15GEN
16D1
17C1
18GEN
19GEN
20GEN
21SLRD
22OCV
23OCV

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16303 Vanchinad Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹80
Child fare
₹40
2S
Adult fare
₹105
Child fare
₹105
Adult Tatkal fare
₹115
Child Tatkal fare
₹115
CC
Adult fare
₹370
Child fare
₹370
Adult Tatkal fare
₹505
Child Tatkal fare
₹505

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 16303 Vanchinad Express departs from ERNAKULAM JN at 5:10 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16303 Vanchinad Express terminates at THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL (TVC).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16303 Vanchinad Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-LDS-GEN-GEN-GEN-D1-C1-GEN-GEN-GEN-SLRD-OCV-OCV.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16303 Vanchinad Express covers a total distance of 220 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16303 Vanchinad Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 16303 Vanchinad Express has 18 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16303 Vanchinad Express offers the following travel classes: CC, 2S, GEN.