16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli)
Train Information
| Train number | 16857 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | PONDICHERRY (PDY) |
| Departure | 16:45 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | MANGALORE CENTRAL (MAQ) |
| Arrival | 09:50 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 861 km |
| Journey duration | 17 hours 5 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 19 |
| Intermediate stops | 17 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Tiruchchirappalli (TPJ) |
| Running days | Saturday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) 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 9:50 AM, covering a total distance of 861 km in 17 hours 5 minutes, with 17 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) runs on Saturday 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
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PDY | PONDICHERRY | Day 1 | Source | 16:45 | 0 km | |
| 2 | VM | VILLUPURAM JN | Day 1 | 17:25 | 17:35 | 10 min | 38 km |
| 3 | VRI | VRIDDHACHALAM JN | Day 1 | 18:16 | 18:18 | 2 min | 92 km |
| 4 | ALU | ARIYALUR | Day 1 | 19:00 | 19:01 | 1 min | 145 km |
| 5 | SRGM | SRIRANGAM | Day 1 | 19:53 | 19:55 | 2 min | 203 km |
| 6 | TPJ | TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN | Day 1 | 20:35 | 20:45 | 10 min | 215 km |
| 7 | KRR | KARUR JN | Day 1 | 22:13 | 22:15 | 2 min | 291 km |
| 8 | ED | ERODE JN | Day 1 | 23:40 | 23:45 | 5 min | 357 km |
| 9 | TUP | TIRUPPUR | Day 2 | 00:28 | 00:30 | 2 min | 407 km |
| 10 | CBE | COIMBATORE JN | Day 2 | 01:57 | 02:00 | 3 min | 457 km |
| 11 | PGT | PALAKKAD JN | Day 2 | 03:22 | 03:25 | 3 min | 514 km |
| 12 | SRR | SHORANUR JN | Day 2 | 04:10 | 04:15 | 5 min | 558 km |
| 13 | TIR | TIRUR | Day 2 | 04:54 | 04:55 | 1 min | 603 km |
| 14 | CLT | KOZHIKKODE | Day 2 | 05:37 | 05:40 | 3 min | 643 km |
| 15 | MAHE | MAHE | Day 2 | 06:39 | 06:40 | 1 min | 703 km |
| 16 | TLY | THALASSERY | Day 2 | 06:49 | 06:50 | 1 min | 712 km |
| 17 | CAN | KANNUR | Day 2 | 07:17 | 07:20 | 3 min | 733 km |
| 18 | KGQ | KASARAGOD | Day 2 | 08:28 | 08:30 | 2 min | 818 km |
| 19 | MAQ | MANGALORE CENTRAL | Day 2 | 09:50 | Destination | 861 km |
Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) starts its journey from PONDICHERRY and terminates at MANGALORE CENTRAL. The scheduled station sequence is: PONDICHERRY, VILLUPURAM JN, VRIDDHACHALAM JN, ARIYALUR, SRIRANGAM, TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI JN, KARUR JN, ERODE JN, TIRUPPUR, COIMBATORE JN, PALAKKAD JN, SHORANUR JN, TIRUR, KOZHIKKODE, MAHE, THALASSERY, KANNUR, KASARAGOD, MANGALORE CENTRAL.
Coach Position and Composition
16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04A1
- Position 05B1
- Position 06B2
- Position 07S1
- Position 08S2
- Position 09S3
- Position 10S4
- Position 11S5
- Position 12S6
- Position 13S7
- Position 14S8
- Position 15S9
- Position 16GEN
- Position 17GEN
- Position 18SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | A1 |
| 05 | B1 |
| 06 | B2 |
| 07 | S1 |
| 08 | S2 |
| 09 | S3 |
| 10 | S4 |
| 11 | S5 |
| 12 | S6 |
| 13 | S7 |
| 14 | S8 |
| 15 | S9 |
| 16 | GEN |
| 17 | GEN |
| 18 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 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 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) departs from PONDICHERRY at 4:45 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) terminates at MANGALORE CENTRAL (MAQ).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) has the following coach composition: ENG-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 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) covers a total distance of 861 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) operates on Saturday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) has 17 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 16857 Puducherry - Mangaluru Ctrl Express (Via Tiruchchirappalli) offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.