16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem)

Train Information

Key information for 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem)
Train number16855
Train namePuducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem)
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationPONDICHERRY (PDY)
Departure16:45 · Day 1
Destination stationMANGALORE CENTRAL (MAQ)
Arrival09:30 · Day 2
Total distance796 km
Journey duration16 hours 45 minutes
Scheduled stations22
Intermediate stops20
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionTiruchchirappalli (TPJ)
Running daysThursday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PONDICHERRY at 4:45 PM. It arrives at its destination, MANGALORE CENTRAL on Day 2 at 9:30 AM, covering a total distance of 796 km in 16 hours 45 minutes, with 20 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) runs on Thursday 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 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem)
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1PDYPONDICHERRYDay 1Source16:450 km
2VMVILLUPURAM JNDay 117:2517:3510 min38 km
3VRIVRIDDHACHALAM JNDay 118:3018:4010 min92 km
4CHSMCHINNA SALEMDay 119:4419:451 min144 km
5ATUATTURDay 120:0920:101 min176 km
6SASALEM JNDay 122:1022:2010 min232 km
7EDERODE JNDay 123:2023:255 min291 km
8TUPTIRUPPURDay 200:0800:102 min341 km
9CBECOIMBATORE JNDay 200:5701:003 min392 km
10PTJPODANUR JNDay 201:1901:201 min398 km
11PGTPALAKKAD JNDay 202:3202:353 min448 km
12SRRSHORANUR JNDay 203:2503:305 min492 km
13TIRTIRURDay 204:0804:102 min537 km
14CLTKOZHIKKODEDay 204:5204:553 min578 km
15BDJVADAKARADay 205:2905:301 min624 km
16MAHEMAHEDay 205:3905:401 min637 km
17TLYTHALASSERYDay 205:4805:502 min646 km
18CANKANNURDay 206:1706:203 min667 km
19PAYPAYYANURDay 206:4906:501 min701 km
20KZEKANHANGADDay 207:1807:202 min730 km
21KGQKASARAGODDay 207:4307:452 min753 km
22MAQMANGALORE CENTRALDay 209:30Destination796 km

Train 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) starts its journey from PONDICHERRY and terminates at MANGALORE CENTRAL. The scheduled station sequence is: PONDICHERRY, VILLUPURAM JN, VRIDDHACHALAM JN, CHINNA SALEM, ATTUR, SALEM JN, ERODE JN, TIRUPPUR, COIMBATORE JN, PODANUR JN, PALAKKAD JN, SHORANUR JN, TIRUR, KOZHIKKODE, VADAKARA, MAHE, THALASSERY, KANNUR, PAYYANUR, KANHANGAD, KASARAGOD, MANGALORE CENTRAL.

Coach Position and Composition

16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) indicative coach position

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04A1
  5. Position 05B1
  6. Position 06B2
  7. Position 07S1
  8. Position 08S2
  9. Position 09S3
  10. Position 10S4
  11. Position 11S5
  12. Position 12S6
  13. Position 13S7
  14. Position 14S8
  15. Position 15S9
  16. Position 16GEN
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04A1
05B1
06B2
07S1
08S2
09S3
10S4
11S5
12S6
13S7
14S8
15S9
16GEN
17GEN
18SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,645
Child fare
₹800
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,120
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,280
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,160
Child fare
₹565
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,495
Child Tatkal fare
₹900
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹440
Child fare
₹225
Adult Tatkal fare
₹565
Child Tatkal fare
₹360
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹215
Child fare
₹110

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 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) departs from PONDICHERRY at 4:45 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) terminates at MANGALORE CENTRAL (MAQ).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) has the following coach composition: EOG-GEN-GEN-A1-B1-B2-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) covers a total distance of 796 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) operates on Thursday.

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

Train 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) has 20 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 16855 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Salem) offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.