17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express
Train Information
| Train number | 17421 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Tirupati - Kollam Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | TIRUPATI (TPTY) |
| Departure | 14:35 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | KOLLAM JN (QLN) |
| Arrival | 06:20 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 831 km |
| Journey duration | 15 hours 45 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 19 |
| Intermediate stops | 17 |
| Railway zone | South Coast Railway (SCOR) |
| Division | Guntakal (GTL) |
| Running days | Tuesday, Friday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from TIRUPATI at 2:35 PM. It arrives at its destination, KOLLAM JN on Day 2 at 6:20 AM, covering a total distance of 831 km in 15 hours 45 minutes, with 17 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express runs on Tuesday, Friday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Guntakal division of the South Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TPTY | TIRUPATI | Day 1 | Source | 14:35 | 0 km | |
| 2 | CTO | CHITTOOR | Day 1 | 15:28 | 15:30 | 2 min | 72 km |
| 3 | KPD | KATPADI JN | Day 1 | 16:35 | 16:40 | 5 min | 104 km |
| 4 | JTJ | JOLARPETTAI JN | Day 1 | 17:58 | 18:00 | 2 min | 188 km |
| 5 | SA | SALEM JN | Day 1 | 19:17 | 19:20 | 3 min | 312 km |
| 6 | ED | ERODE JN | Day 1 | 20:15 | 20:25 | 10 min | 371 km |
| 7 | TUP | TIRUPPUR | Day 1 | 21:08 | 21:10 | 2 min | 421 km |
| 8 | CBE | COIMBATORE JN | Day 1 | 22:12 | 22:15 | 3 min | 472 km |
| 9 | PGT | PALAKKAD JN | Day 1 | 23:42 | 23:45 | 3 min | 528 km |
| 10 | TCR | THRISUR | Day 2 | 00:55 | 00:58 | 3 min | 604 km |
| 11 | AWY | ALUVA | Day 2 | 01:50 | 01:52 | 2 min | 658 km |
| 12 | ERN | ERNAKULAM TOWN | Day 2 | 02:15 | 02:18 | 3 min | 675 km |
| 13 | KTYM | KOTTAYAM | Day 2 | 03:27 | 03:30 | 3 min | 735 km |
| 14 | CGY | CHANGANASSERI | Day 2 | 03:48 | 03:49 | 1 min | 753 km |
| 15 | TRVL | TIRUVALLA | Day 2 | 03:58 | 03:59 | 1 min | 761 km |
| 16 | CNGR | CHENGANNUR | Day 2 | 04:09 | 04:11 | 2 min | 770 km |
| 17 | MVLK | MAVELIKARA | Day 2 | 04:23 | 04:24 | 1 min | 782 km |
| 18 | KYJ | KAYANKULAM JN | Day 2 | 04:45 | 04:47 | 2 min | 790 km |
| 19 | QLN | KOLLAM JN | Day 2 | 06:20 | Destination | 831 km |
Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express starts its journey from TIRUPATI and terminates at KOLLAM JN. The scheduled station sequence is: TIRUPATI, CHITTOOR, KATPADI JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, SALEM JN, ERODE JN, TIRUPPUR, COIMBATORE JN, PALAKKAD JN, THRISUR, ALUVA, ERNAKULAM TOWN, KOTTAYAM, CHANGANASSERI, TIRUVALLA, CHENGANNUR, MAVELIKARA, KAYANKULAM JN, KOLLAM JN.
Coach Position and Composition
17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04S8
- Position 05S7
- Position 06S6
- Position 07S5
- Position 08S4
- Position 09S3
- Position 10S2
- Position 11S1
- Position 12B6
- Position 13B5
- Position 14B4
- Position 15B3
- Position 16B2
- Position 17B1
- Position 18A2
- Position 19A1
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21GEN
- Position 22SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | S8 |
| 05 | S7 |
| 06 | S6 |
| 07 | S5 |
| 08 | S4 |
| 09 | S3 |
| 10 | S2 |
| 11 | S1 |
| 12 | B6 |
| 13 | B5 |
| 14 | B4 |
| 15 | B3 |
| 16 | B2 |
| 17 | B1 |
| 18 | A2 |
| 19 | A1 |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | GEN |
| 22 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express 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 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express departs from TIRUPATI at 2:35 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express terminates at KOLLAM JN (QLN).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-B6-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-A2-A1-GEN-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express covers a total distance of 831 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express operates on Tuesday, Friday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express has 17 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 17421 Tirupati - Kollam Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.