16606 Ernad Express

Train Information

Key information for 16606 Ernad Express
Train number16606
Train nameErnad Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL (TVC)
Departure03:40 · Day 1
Destination stationMANGALORE CENTRAL (MAQ)
Arrival17:40 · Day 1
Total distance617 km
Journey duration14 hours
Scheduled stations40
Intermediate stops38
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionThiruvananthapuram (TVC)
Running daysDaily
Travel classesCC, 2S, GEN

Train 16606 Ernad Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL at 3:40 AM. It arrives at its destination, MANGALORE CENTRAL on Day 1 at 5:40 PM, covering a total distance of 617 km in 14 hours, with 38 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16606 Ernad 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 16606 Ernad Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1TVCTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRALDay 1Source03:400 km
2VAKVARKALADay 104:1304:141 min41 km
3QLNKOLLAM JNDay 104:3504:383 min64 km
4STKTSASTHANKOTTADay 104:5604:571 min84 km
5KPYKARUNAGAPPALLIDay 105:1705:181 min92 km
6KYJKAYANKULAM JNDay 105:3205:342 min105 km
7HADHARIPADDay 105:4705:481 min118 km
8AMPAAMBALAPPUZHADay 106:0306:041 min137 km
9ALLPALAPPUZHADay 106:1506:183 min149 km
10SRTLCHERTHALADay 106:4506:461 min172 km
11TUVRTURAVURDay 106:5606:571 min182 km
12ERSERNAKULAM JNDay 107:3507:405 min206 km
13AWYALUVADay 108:0308:052 min225 km
14CKICHALAKUDIDay 108:2808:291 min250 km
15TCRTHRISURDay 108:5709:003 min280 km
16SRRSHORANUR JNDay 110:4010:455 min313 km
17PTBPATTAMBIDay 110:5911:001 min325 km
18KTUKUTTIPPURAMDay 111:1911:201 min343 km
19TIRTIRURDay 111:3311:352 min358 km
20TATANURDay 111:4111:421 min366 km
21PGIPARPANANGADIDay 111:4911:501 min374 km
22VLIVALLIKUNNUDay 111:5511:561 min379 km
23FKFEROKDay 112:0912:101 min389 km
24CLTKOZHIKKODEDay 112:3212:353 min399 km
25QLDQUILANDIDay 112:5612:571 min423 km
26PYOLPAYYOLIDay 113:0913:101 min436 km
27BDJVADAKARADay 113:1913:201 min445 km
28MAHEMAHEDay 113:3413:351 min458 km
29TLYTHALASSERYDay 113:4313:452 min467 km
30CANKANNURDay 114:1214:153 min488 km
31VAPMVALAPATTANAMDay 114:2414:251 min495 km
32PAZPAYANGADIDay 114:3714:381 min510 km
33PAYPAYYANURDay 114:4914:501 min522 km
34CHVCHARVATTURDay 115:0415:051 min536 km
35NLENILESHWARDay 115:1415:151 min542 km
36KZEKANHANGADDay 115:2415:251 min551 km
37KGQKASARAGODDay 115:4415:451 min574 km
38KMQKUMBLADay 115:5415:551 min586 km
39MJSMANJESHWARDay 116:0916:101 min603 km
40MAQMANGALORE CENTRALDay 117:40Destination617 km

Train 16606 Ernad Express starts its journey from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL and terminates at MANGALORE CENTRAL. The scheduled station sequence is: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL, VARKALA, KOLLAM JN, SASTHANKOTTA, KARUNAGAPPALLI, KAYANKULAM JN, HARIPAD, AMBALAPPUZHA, ALAPPUZHA, CHERTHALA, TURAVUR, ERNAKULAM JN, ALUVA, CHALAKUDI, THRISUR, SHORANUR JN, PATTAMBI, KUTTIPPURAM, TIRUR, TANUR, PARPANANGADI, VALLIKUNNU, FEROK, KOZHIKKODE, QUILANDI, PAYYOLI, VADAKARA, MAHE, THALASSERY, KANNUR, VALAPATTANAM, PAYANGADI, PAYYANUR, CHARVATTUR, NILESHWAR, KANHANGAD, KASARAGOD, KUMBLA, MANJESHWAR, MANGALORE CENTRAL.

Coach Position and Composition

16606 Ernad 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 08D1
  9. Position 09D2
  10. Position 10D3
  11. Position 11D4
  12. Position 12D5
  13. Position 13C1
  14. Position 14C2
  15. Position 15GEN
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04GEN
05GEN
06GEN
07GEN
08D1
09D2
10D3
11D4
12D5
13C1
14C2
15GEN
16GEN
17GEN
18GEN
19GEN
20GEN
21GEN
22SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16606 Ernad Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹180
Child fare
₹90
2S
Adult fare
₹225
Child fare
₹225
Adult Tatkal fare
₹240
Child Tatkal fare
₹240
CC
Adult fare
₹790
Child fare
₹790
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,015
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,015

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 16606 Ernad Express departs from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL at 3:40 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16606 Ernad Express terminates at MANGALORE CENTRAL (MAQ).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16606 Ernad Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-D1-D2-D3-D4-D5-C1-C2-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16606 Ernad Express covers a total distance of 617 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16606 Ernad Express operates on Daily.

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

Train 16606 Ernad Express has 38 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16606 Ernad Express offers the following travel classes: CC, 2S, GEN.