16729 Madurai - Punalur Express
Train Information
| Train number | 16729 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Madurai - Punalur Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | MADURAI JN (MDU) |
| Departure | 23:15 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | PUNALUR (PUU) |
| Arrival | 09:55 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 409 km |
| Journey duration | 10 hours 40 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 39 |
| Intermediate stops | 37 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Madurai (MDU) |
| Running days | Daily |
| Travel classes | 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from MADURAI JN at 11:15 PM. It arrives at its destination, PUNALUR on Day 2 at 9:55 AM, covering a total distance of 409 km in 10 hours 40 minutes, with 37 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express runs on Daily and offers travel classes 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Madurai 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 | MDU | MADURAI JN | Day 1 | Source | 23:15 | 0 km | |
| 2 | TDN | TIRUPARANKUNDRAM | Day 1 | 23:26 | 23:27 | 1 min | 7 km |
| 3 | TMQ | TIRUMANGALAM | Day 1 | 23:36 | 23:37 | 1 min | 17 km |
| 4 | VPT | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | Day 1 | 23:55 | 23:57 | 2 min | 43 km |
| 5 | SRT | SATUR | Day 2 | 00:13 | 00:15 | 2 min | 70 km |
| 6 | CVP | KOVILPATTI | Day 2 | 00:33 | 00:35 | 2 min | 91 km |
| 7 | KDU | KADAMBUR | Day 2 | 00:49 | 00:50 | 1 min | 114 km |
| 8 | MEJ | VANCHI MANIYACHCHI JN | Day 2 | 01:09 | 01:10 | 1 min | 128 km |
| 9 | TEN | TIRUNELVELI JN | Day 2 | 01:40 | 01:45 | 5 min | 157 km |
| 10 | NNN | NANGUNERI | Day 2 | 02:09 | 02:10 | 1 min | 185 km |
| 11 | VLY | VALLIYUR | Day 2 | 02:23 | 02:25 | 2 min | 199 km |
| 12 | AAY | ARALVAYMOLI | Day 2 | 02:39 | 02:40 | 1 min | 217 km |
| 13 | NJT | NAGER COIL TOWN | Day 2 | 04:31 | 04:36 | 5 min | 235 km |
| 14 | ERL | ERANIEL | Day 2 | 04:51 | 04:52 | 1 min | 248 km |
| 15 | KZT | KULITTHURAI | Day 2 | 05:06 | 05:07 | 1 min | 263 km |
| 16 | KZTW | KULITTURAI WEST | Day 2 | 05:10 | 05:11 | 1 min | 266 km |
| 17 | PASA | PARASSALA | Day 2 | 05:15 | 05:16 | 1 min | 271 km |
| 18 | NYY | NEYYATTINKARA | Day 2 | 05:34 | 05:35 | 1 min | 284 km |
| 19 | TVC | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL | Day 2 | 06:20 | 06:25 | 5 min | 301 km |
| 20 | TVP | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PETTAH | Day 2 | 06:30 | 06:31 | 1 min | 303 km |
| 21 | TVCN | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH | Day 2 | 06:39 | 06:40 | 1 min | 307 km |
| 22 | KZK | KAZHAKUTTAM | Day 2 | 06:47 | 06:48 | 1 min | 314 km |
| 23 | KXP | KANIYAPURAM | Day 2 | 06:51 | 06:52 | 1 min | 318 km |
| 24 | MQU | MURUKKAMPUZHA | Day 2 | 07:04 | 07:05 | 1 min | 322 km |
| 25 | CRY | CHIRAYINKEEZH | Day 2 | 07:11 | 07:12 | 1 min | 330 km |
| 26 | KVU | KADAKAVUR | Day 2 | 07:24 | 07:25 | 1 min | 333 km |
| 27 | VAK | VARKALA | Day 2 | 07:39 | 07:40 | 1 min | 342 km |
| 28 | EVA | EDAVAI | Day 2 | 07:44 | 07:45 | 1 min | 346 km |
| 29 | PVU | PARAVUR | Day 2 | 07:59 | 08:00 | 1 min | 353 km |
| 30 | MYY | MAYYANAD | Day 2 | 08:04 | 08:05 | 1 min | 357 km |
| 31 | IRP | IRAVIPURAM | Day 2 | 08:10 | 08:11 | 1 min | 361 km |
| 32 | QLN | KOLLAM JN | Day 2 | 08:30 | 08:35 | 5 min | 365 km |
| 33 | KLQ | KILIKOLLUR | Day 2 | 08:36 | 08:37 | 1 min | 371 km |
| 34 | KUV | KUNDARA | Day 2 | 08:45 | 08:46 | 1 min | 378 km |
| 35 | EKN | EZHUKONE | Day 2 | 08:54 | 08:55 | 1 min | 383 km |
| 36 | KKZ | KOTTARAKARA | Day 2 | 09:02 | 09:03 | 1 min | 390 km |
| 37 | KIF | KURI | Day 2 | 09:08 | 09:09 | 1 min | 397 km |
| 38 | AVS | AUVANESWSAREM | Day 2 | 09:19 | 09:20 | 1 min | 401 km |
| 39 | PUU | PUNALUR | Day 2 | 09:55 | Destination | 409 km |
Train 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express starts its journey from MADURAI JN and terminates at PUNALUR. The scheduled station sequence is: MADURAI JN, TIRUPARANKUNDRAM, TIRUMANGALAM, VIRUDUNAGAR JN, SATUR, KOVILPATTI, KADAMBUR, VANCHI MANIYACHCHI JN, TIRUNELVELI JN, NANGUNERI, VALLIYUR, ARALVAYMOLI, NAGER COIL TOWN, ERANIEL, KULITTHURAI, KULITTURAI WEST, PARASSALA, NEYYATTINKARA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CENTRAL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PETTAH, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH, KAZHAKUTTAM, KANIYAPURAM, MURUKKAMPUZHA, CHIRAYINKEEZH, KADAKAVUR, VARKALA, EDAVAI, PARAVUR, MAYYANAD, IRAVIPURAM, KOLLAM JN, KILIKOLLUR, KUNDARA, EZHUKONE, KOTTARAKARA, KURI, AUVANESWSAREM, PUNALUR.
Coach Position and Composition
16729 Madurai - Punalur Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01SLRD
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04B1
- Position 05S1
- Position 06S2
- Position 07S3
- Position 08S4
- Position 09S5
- Position 10S6
- Position 11S7
- Position 12GEN
- Position 13GEN
- Position 14GEN
- Position 15GEN
- Position 16GEN
- Position 17GEN
- Position 18EOG
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | SLRD |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | B1 |
| 05 | S1 |
| 06 | S2 |
| 07 | S3 |
| 08 | S4 |
| 09 | S5 |
| 10 | S6 |
| 11 | S7 |
| 12 | GEN |
| 13 | GEN |
| 14 | GEN |
| 15 | GEN |
| 16 | GEN |
| 17 | GEN |
| 18 | EOG |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 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 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express departs from MADURAI JN at 11:15 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express terminates at PUNALUR (PUU).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-B1-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-GEN-EOG.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express covers a total distance of 409 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express operates on Daily.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express has 37 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 16729 Madurai - Punalur Express offers the following travel classes: 3A, SL, GEN.