16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi)

Train Information

Key information for 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi)
Train number16362
Train nameVelankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi)
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationVELLANKANNI (VLNK)
Departure18:40 · Day 1
Destination stationERNAKULAM JN (ERS)
Arrival11:50 · Day 2
Total distance689 km
Journey duration17 hours 10 minutes
Scheduled stations34
Intermediate stops32
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionTiruchchirappalli (TPJ)
Running daysTuesday, Sunday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from VELLANKANNI at 6:40 PM. It arrives at its destination, ERNAKULAM JN on Day 2 at 11:50 AM, covering a total distance of 689 km in 17 hours 10 minutes, with 32 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) runs on Tuesday, Sunday 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 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi)
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1VLNKVELLANKANNIDay 1Source18:400 km
2NGTNAGAPPATTINAM JNDay 119:0019:1010 min10 km
3TVRTHIRUVARUR JNDay 120:0720:103 min34 km
4TTPTIRUTURAIPUNDI JNDay 120:3820:402 min59 km
5AMMADIRAMPATINAMDay 121:0921:101 min96 km
6PKTPATTUKKOTTAIDay 121:2221:242 min109 km
7PVIPERAVURANIDay 121:4021:411 min129 km
8ATQARANTANGIDay 122:0322:041 min154 km
9KKDIKARAIKKUDI JNDay 123:4523:505 min182 km
10SVGASIVAGANGADay 200:1800:202 min223 km
11MNMMANAMADURAI JNDay 200:3500:405 min243 km
12APKARUPPUKKOTTAIDay 201:1301:152 min288 km
13VPTVIRUDUNAGAR JNDay 201:4301:452 min310 km
14SVKSSIVAKASIDay 202:0802:102 min334 km
15RJPMRAJAPALAYAMDay 202:3302:352 min362 km
16SNKLSANKARANKOVILDay 202:5903:001 min395 km
17KDNLKADAYANALLURDay 203:2103:221 min416 km
18TSITENKASI JNDay 203:4303:452 min432 km
19SCTSENGOTTAIDay 204:2504:305 min440 km
20TMLTENMALAIDay 205:2805:302 min468 km
21PUUPUNALURDay 206:4506:505 min489 km
22AVSAUVANESWSAREMDay 207:0407:051 min497 km
23KKZKOTTARAKARADay 207:1407:151 min509 km
24KUVKUNDARADay 207:2407:251 min520 km
25QLNKOLLAM JNDay 208:1008:2010 min533 km
26STKTSASTHANKOTTADay 208:3808:391 min553 km
27KPYKARUNAGAPPALLIDay 208:4908:501 min561 km
28KYJKAYANKULAM JNDay 209:0409:062 min574 km
29MVLKMAVELIKARADay 209:1409:151 min582 km
30CNGRCHENGANNURDay 209:2609:282 min594 km
31TRVLTIRUVALLADay 209:3709:381 min603 km
32CGYCHANGANASSERIDay 209:4609:471 min611 km
33KTYMKOTTAYAMDay 210:0710:103 min629 km
34ERSERNAKULAM JNDay 211:50Destination689 km

Train 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) starts its journey from VELLANKANNI and terminates at ERNAKULAM JN. The scheduled station sequence is: VELLANKANNI, NAGAPPATTINAM JN, THIRUVARUR JN, TIRUTURAIPUNDI JN, ADIRAMPATINAM, PATTUKKOTTAI, PERAVURANI, ARANTANGI, KARAIKKUDI JN, SIVAGANGA, MANAMADURAI JN, ARUPPUKKOTTAI, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, SIVAKASI, RAJAPALAYAM, SANKARANKOVIL, KADAYANALLUR, TENKASI JN, SENGOTTAI, TENMALAI, PUNALUR, AUVANESWSAREM, KOTTARAKARA, KUNDARA, KOLLAM JN, SASTHANKOTTA, KARUNAGAPPALLI, KAYANKULAM JN, MAVELIKARA, CHENGANNUR, TIRUVALLA, CHANGANASSERI, KOTTAYAM, ERNAKULAM JN.

Coach Position and Composition

16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01FLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04S8
  5. Position 05S7
  6. Position 06S6
  7. Position 07S5
  8. Position 08S4
  9. Position 09S3
  10. Position 10S2
  11. Position 11S1
  12. Position 12B3
  13. Position 13B2
  14. Position 14B1
  15. Position 15A1
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01FLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04S8
05S7
06S6
07S5
08S4
09S3
10S2
11S1
12B3
13B2
14B1
15A1
16GEN
17GEN
18EOG

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,485
Child fare
₹720
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,915
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,150
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,050
Child fare
₹505
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,365
Child Tatkal fare
₹820
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹400
Child fare
₹200
Adult Tatkal fare
₹510
Child Tatkal fare
₹325
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹195
Child fare
₹100

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 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) departs from VELLANKANNI at 6:40 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) terminates at ERNAKULAM JN (ERS).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) has the following coach composition: ENG-FLRD-GEN-GEN-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B3-B2-B1-A1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) covers a total distance of 689 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) operates on Tuesday, Sunday.

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

Train 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. 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 16362 Velankanni - Ernakulam Jn. Bi-Weekly Express (via Karaikkudi) offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.