16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express

Train Information

Key information for 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express
Train number16551
Train nameMGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS)
Departure13:35 · Day 1
Destination stationASHOKAPURAM (AP)
Arrival23:25 · Day 1
Total distance497 km
Journey duration9 hours 50 minutes
Scheduled stations27
Intermediate stops25
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionChennai (MAS)
Running daysDaily
Travel classesCC, 2S, GEN

Train 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 1:35 PM. It arrives at its destination, ASHOKAPURAM on Day 1 at 11:25 PM, covering a total distance of 497 km in 9 hours 50 minutes, with 25 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes CC, 2S, GEN. The train is operated by the Chennai division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1MASPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTLDay 1Source13:350 km
2TRLTIRUVALLURDay 114:0814:102 min42 km
3AJJARAKKONAM JNDay 114:3314:352 min69 km
4SHUSHOLINGHURDay 114:5314:552 min90 km
5WJRWALAJAH ROADDay 115:0815:102 min105 km
6MCNMUKUNDARAYAPURMDay 115:2315:252 min113 km
7KPDKATPADI JNDay 115:4315:452 min130 km
8GYMGUDIYATTAMDay 116:0416:051 min155 km
9ABAMBURDay 116:2316:252 min182 km
10VNVANIYAMBADIDay 116:3816:402 min198 km
11JTJJOLARPETTAI JNDay 117:1317:152 min214 km
12KPNKUPPAMDay 117:5217:531 min252 km
13BWTBANGARAPET JNDay 118:1918:201 min283 km
14MLOMALURDay 118:4018:411 min310 km
15WFDWHITEFIELDDay 118:5418:551 min330 km
16KJMKRISHNARAJAPURMDay 119:0519:061 min340 km
17BNCEBANGALORE EASTDay 119:1619:171 min347 km
18BNCBANGALORE CANTDay 119:2419:251 min349 km
19SBCKSR BENGALURUDay 119:5520:005 min354 km
20KGIKENGERIDay 120:1920:201 min366 km
21RMGMRAMANAGARAMDay 120:4520:461 min398 km
22CPTCHANNAPATNADay 120:5620:571 min409 km
23MADMADDURDay 121:1021:111 min427 km
24MYAMANDYADay 121:2821:291 min447 km
25PANPPANDAVAPURADay 121:4421:451 min472 km
26MYSMYSURU JNDay 122:5023:0010 min492 km
27APASHOKAPURAMDay 123:25Destination497 km

Train 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express starts its journey from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL and terminates at ASHOKAPURAM. The scheduled station sequence is: PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL, TIRUVALLUR, ARAKKONAM JN, SHOLINGHUR, WALAJAH ROAD, MUKUNDARAYAPURM, KATPADI JN, GUDIYATTAM, AMBUR, VANIYAMBADI, JOLARPETTAI JN, KUPPAM, BANGARAPET JN, MALUR, WHITEFIELD, KRISHNARAJAPURM, BANGALORE EAST, BANGALORE CANT, KSR BENGALURU, KENGERI, RAMANAGARAM, CHANNAPATNA, MADDUR, MANDYA, PANDAVAPURA, MYSURU JN, ASHOKAPURAM.

Coach Position and Composition

16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04GEN
  5. Position 05C1
  6. Position 06C2
  7. Position 07D1
  8. Position 08D2
  9. Position 09PC
  10. Position 10D3
  11. Position 11D4
  12. Position 12D5
  13. Position 13D6
  14. Position 14D7
  15. Position 15D8
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04GEN
05C1
06C2
07D1
08D2
09PC
10D3
11D4
12D5
13D6
14D7
15D8
16GEN
17GEN
18GEN
19GEN
20GEN
21SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹155
Child fare
₹80
2S
Adult fare
₹195
Child fare
₹195
Adult Tatkal fare
₹210
Child Tatkal fare
₹210
CC
Adult fare
₹690
Child fare
₹690
Adult Tatkal fare
₹890
Child Tatkal fare
₹890

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 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 1:35 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express terminates at ASHOKAPURAM (AP).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-GEN-C1-C2-D1-D2-PC-D3-D4-D5-D6-D7-D8-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express covers a total distance of 497 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express has 25 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16551 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Ashokapuram Express offers the following travel classes: CC, 2S, GEN.