16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi)
Train Information
| Train number | 16361 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | ERNAKULAM JN (ERS) |
| Departure | 13:00 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | VELLANKANNI (VLNK) |
| Arrival | 05:40 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 688 km |
| Journey duration | 16 hours 40 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 34 |
| Intermediate stops | 32 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Thiruvananthapuram (TVC) |
| Running days | Monday, Saturday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from ERNAKULAM JN at 1:00 PM. It arrives at its destination, VELLANKANNI on Day 2 at 5:40 AM, covering a total distance of 688 km in 16 hours 40 minutes, with 32 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) runs on Monday, Saturday 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 | 13:00 | 0 km | |
| 2 | KTYM | KOTTAYAM | Day 1 | 13:52 | 13:55 | 3 min | 59 km |
| 3 | CGY | CHANGANASSERI | Day 1 | 14:11 | 14:12 | 1 min | 76 km |
| 4 | TRVL | TIRUVALLA | Day 1 | 14:21 | 14:22 | 1 min | 84 km |
| 5 | CNGR | CHENGANNUR | Day 1 | 14:31 | 14:33 | 2 min | 94 km |
| 6 | MVLK | MAVELIKARA | Day 1 | 14:44 | 14:45 | 1 min | 106 km |
| 7 | KYJ | KAYANKULAM JN | Day 1 | 14:53 | 14:57 | 4 min | 114 km |
| 8 | KPY | KARUNAGAPPALLI | Day 1 | 15:12 | 15:13 | 1 min | 127 km |
| 9 | STKT | SASTHANKOTTA | Day 1 | 15:22 | 15:23 | 1 min | 135 km |
| 10 | QLN | KOLLAM JN | Day 1 | 16:25 | 16:35 | 10 min | 155 km |
| 11 | KUV | KUNDARA | Day 1 | 16:54 | 16:56 | 2 min | 168 km |
| 12 | KKZ | KOTTARAKARA | Day 1 | 17:08 | 17:10 | 2 min | 179 km |
| 13 | AVS | AUVANESWSAREM | Day 1 | 17:17 | 17:18 | 1 min | 191 km |
| 14 | PUU | PUNALUR | Day 1 | 17:40 | 17:45 | 5 min | 199 km |
| 15 | TML | TENMALAI | Day 1 | 18:29 | 18:30 | 1 min | 220 km |
| 16 | SCT | SENGOTTAI | Day 1 | 19:40 | 19:45 | 5 min | 248 km |
| 17 | TSI | TENKASI JN | Day 1 | 19:56 | 19:58 | 2 min | 256 km |
| 18 | KDNL | KADAYANALLUR | Day 1 | 20:14 | 20:15 | 1 min | 272 km |
| 19 | SNKL | SANKARANKOVIL | Day 1 | 20:34 | 20:35 | 1 min | 293 km |
| 20 | RJPM | RAJAPALAYAM | Day 1 | 21:03 | 21:05 | 2 min | 326 km |
| 21 | SVKS | SIVAKASI | Day 1 | 21:28 | 21:30 | 2 min | 354 km |
| 22 | VPT | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | Day 1 | 22:13 | 22:15 | 2 min | 378 km |
| 23 | APK | ARUPPUKKOTTAI | Day 1 | 22:35 | 22:37 | 2 min | 400 km |
| 24 | MNM | MANAMADURAI JN | Day 1 | 23:20 | 23:25 | 5 min | 445 km |
| 25 | SVGA | SIVAGANGA | Day 1 | 23:44 | 23:46 | 2 min | 465 km |
| 26 | KKDI | KARAIKKUDI JN | Day 2 | 00:50 | 00:55 | 5 min | 506 km |
| 27 | ATQ | ARANTANGI | Day 2 | 01:17 | 01:18 | 1 min | 534 km |
| 28 | PVI | PERAVURANI | Day 2 | 01:37 | 01:38 | 1 min | 559 km |
| 29 | PKT | PATTUKKOTTAI | Day 2 | 01:58 | 02:00 | 2 min | 579 km |
| 30 | AMM | ADIRAMPATINAM | Day 2 | 02:12 | 02:13 | 1 min | 591 km |
| 31 | TTP | TIRUTURAIPUNDI JN | Day 2 | 02:48 | 02:50 | 2 min | 629 km |
| 32 | TVR | THIRUVARUR JN | Day 2 | 03:32 | 03:35 | 3 min | 654 km |
| 33 | NGT | NAGAPPATTINAM JN | Day 2 | 04:40 | 04:50 | 10 min | 678 km |
| 34 | VLNK | VELLANKANNI | Day 2 | 05:40 | Destination | 688 km |
Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) starts its journey from ERNAKULAM JN and terminates at VELLANKANNI. The scheduled station sequence is: ERNAKULAM JN, KOTTAYAM, CHANGANASSERI, TIRUVALLA, CHENGANNUR, MAVELIKARA, KAYANKULAM JN, KARUNAGAPPALLI, SASTHANKOTTA, KOLLAM JN, KUNDARA, KOTTARAKARA, AUVANESWSAREM, PUNALUR, TENMALAI, SENGOTTAI, TENKASI JN, KADAYANALLUR, SANKARANKOVIL, RAJAPALAYAM, SIVAKASI, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, ARUPPUKKOTTAI, MANAMADURAI JN, SIVAGANGA, KARAIKKUDI JN, ARANTANGI, PERAVURANI, PATTUKKOTTAI, ADIRAMPATINAM, TIRUTURAIPUNDI JN, THIRUVARUR JN, NAGAPPATTINAM JN, VELLANKANNI.
Coach Position and Composition
16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04A1
- Position 05B1
- Position 06B2
- Position 07B3
- Position 08S1
- Position 09S2
- Position 10S3
- Position 11S4
- Position 12S5
- Position 13S6
- Position 14S7
- Position 15S8
- Position 16GEN
- Position 17GEN
- Position 18FLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | A1 |
| 05 | B1 |
| 06 | B2 |
| 07 | B3 |
| 08 | S1 |
| 09 | S2 |
| 10 | S3 |
| 11 | S4 |
| 12 | S5 |
| 13 | S6 |
| 14 | S7 |
| 15 | S8 |
| 16 | GEN |
| 17 | GEN |
| 18 | FLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) 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 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) departs from ERNAKULAM JN at 1:00 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) terminates at VELLANKANNI (VLNK).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-A1-B1-B2-B3-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-GEN-GEN-FLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) covers a total distance of 688 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) operates on Monday, Saturday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) has 32 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 16361 Ernakulam Jn. - Velankanni Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.