17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express

Train Information

Key information for 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express
Train number17653
Train nameKacheguda - Puducherry Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationKACHEGUDA (KCG)
Departure17:00 · Day 1
Destination stationPONDICHERRY (PDY)
Arrival11:05 · Day 2
Total distance958 km
Journey duration18 hours 5 minutes
Scheduled stations25
Intermediate stops23
Railway zoneSouth Central Railway (SCR)
DivisionHyderabad (HYB)
Running daysWednesday, Friday, Sunday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from KACHEGUDA at 5:00 PM. It arrives at its destination, PONDICHERRY on Day 2 at 11:05 AM, covering a total distance of 958 km in 18 hours 5 minutes, with 23 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express runs on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Hyderabad division of the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1KCGKACHEGUDADay 1Source17:000 km
2SHNRSHADNAGARDay 117:4417:451 min52 km
3JCLJADCHERLADay 118:0918:101 min88 km
4MBNRMAHBUBNAGARDay 118:2318:252 min106 km
5GWDGADWALDay 119:2419:251 min181 km
6KRNTKURNOOL CITYDay 120:3820:402 min233 km
7DHNEDHONE JNDay 122:0522:105 min287 km
8GYGOOTYDay 123:1823:202 min340 km
9TUTADIPATRIDay 200:0300:052 min388 km
10YAYERRAGUNTLADay 200:5300:552 min455 km
11HXCUDDAPAHDay 201:2801:302 min495 km
12RJPRAZAMPETADay 202:1802:202 min546 km
13RURENIGUNTA JNDay 203:4503:505 min620 km
14PUTPUTTURDay 204:1804:202 min644 km
15EKMEKAMBARAKUPPAMDay 204:3304:352 min658 km
16TRTTIRUTTANIDay 204:5304:552 min674 km
17AJJARAKKONAM JNDay 205:2805:302 min687 km
18PERPERAMBURDay 206:1806:202 min750 km
19MSCHENNAI EGMOREDay 207:0507:1510 min762 km
20MBMMAMBALAMDay 207:2507:272 min769 km
21TBMTAMBARAMDay 207:4307:452 min787 km
22CGLCHENGALPATTU JNDay 208:1308:152 min817 km
23MLMRMELMARUVATHURDay 208:4308:452 min853 km
24VMVILLUPURAM JNDay 210:1010:155 min920 km
25PDYPONDICHERRYDay 211:05Destination958 km

Train 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express starts its journey from KACHEGUDA and terminates at PONDICHERRY. The scheduled station sequence is: KACHEGUDA, SHADNAGAR, JADCHERLA, MAHBUBNAGAR, GADWAL, KURNOOL CITY, DHONE JN, GOOTY, TADIPATRI, YERRAGUNTLA, CUDDAPAH, RAZAMPETA, RENIGUNTA JN, PUTTUR, EKAMBARAKUPPAM, TIRUTTANI, ARAKKONAM JN, PERAMBUR, CHENNAI EGMORE, MAMBALAM, TAMBARAM, CHENGALPATTU JN, MELMARUVATHUR, VILLUPURAM JN, PONDICHERRY.

Coach Position and Composition

17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03A2
  4. Position 04A1
  5. Position 05B8
  6. Position 06B7
  7. Position 07B6
  8. Position 08B5
  9. Position 09B4
  10. Position 10B3
  11. Position 11B2
  12. Position 12B1
  13. Position 13S8
  14. Position 14S7
  15. Position 15S6
  16. Position 16S5
  17. Position 17S4
  18. Position 18S3
  19. Position 19S2
  20. Position 20S1
  21. Position 21SE1
  22. Position 22GEN
  23. Position 23SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03A2
04A1
05B8
06B7
07B6
08B5
09B4
10B3
11B2
12B1
13S8
14S7
15S6
16S5
17S4
18S3
19S2
20S1
21SE1
22GEN
23SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,865
Child fare
₹910
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,390
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,435
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,315
Child fare
₹645
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,695
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,020
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹500
Child fare
₹255
Adult Tatkal fare
₹645
Child Tatkal fare
₹405
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹250
Child fare
₹125

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 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express departs from KACHEGUDA at 5:00 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express terminates at PONDICHERRY (PDY).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-A2-A1-B8-B7-B6-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-S8-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-SE1-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express covers a total distance of 958 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express operates on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.

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

Train 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express has 23 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.