17653 Kacheguda - Puducherry Express
Train Information
| Train number | 17653 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Kacheguda - Puducherry Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | KACHEGUDA (KCG) |
| Departure | 17:00 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | PONDICHERRY (PDY) |
| Arrival | 11:05 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 958 km |
| Journey duration | 18 hours 5 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 25 |
| Intermediate stops | 23 |
| Railway zone | South Central Railway (SCR) |
| Division | Hyderabad (HYB) |
| Running days | Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 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
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KCG | KACHEGUDA | Day 1 | Source | 17:00 | 0 km | |
| 2 | SHNR | SHADNAGAR | Day 1 | 17:44 | 17:45 | 1 min | 52 km |
| 3 | JCL | JADCHERLA | Day 1 | 18:09 | 18:10 | 1 min | 88 km |
| 4 | MBNR | MAHBUBNAGAR | Day 1 | 18:23 | 18:25 | 2 min | 106 km |
| 5 | GWD | GADWAL | Day 1 | 19:24 | 19:25 | 1 min | 181 km |
| 6 | KRNT | KURNOOL CITY | Day 1 | 20:38 | 20:40 | 2 min | 233 km |
| 7 | DHNE | DHONE JN | Day 1 | 22:05 | 22:10 | 5 min | 287 km |
| 8 | GY | GOOTY | Day 1 | 23:18 | 23:20 | 2 min | 340 km |
| 9 | TU | TADIPATRI | Day 2 | 00:03 | 00:05 | 2 min | 388 km |
| 10 | YA | YERRAGUNTLA | Day 2 | 00:53 | 00:55 | 2 min | 455 km |
| 11 | HX | CUDDAPAH | Day 2 | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2 min | 495 km |
| 12 | RJP | RAZAMPETA | Day 2 | 02:18 | 02:20 | 2 min | 546 km |
| 13 | RU | RENIGUNTA JN | Day 2 | 03:45 | 03:50 | 5 min | 620 km |
| 14 | PUT | PUTTUR | Day 2 | 04:18 | 04:20 | 2 min | 644 km |
| 15 | EKM | EKAMBARAKUPPAM | Day 2 | 04:33 | 04:35 | 2 min | 658 km |
| 16 | TRT | TIRUTTANI | Day 2 | 04:53 | 04:55 | 2 min | 674 km |
| 17 | AJJ | ARAKKONAM JN | Day 2 | 05:28 | 05:30 | 2 min | 687 km |
| 18 | PER | PERAMBUR | Day 2 | 06:18 | 06:20 | 2 min | 750 km |
| 19 | MS | CHENNAI EGMORE | Day 2 | 07:05 | 07:15 | 10 min | 762 km |
| 20 | MBM | MAMBALAM | Day 2 | 07:25 | 07:27 | 2 min | 769 km |
| 21 | TBM | TAMBARAM | Day 2 | 07:43 | 07:45 | 2 min | 787 km |
| 22 | CGL | CHENGALPATTU JN | Day 2 | 08:13 | 08:15 | 2 min | 817 km |
| 23 | MLMR | MELMARUVATHUR | Day 2 | 08:43 | 08:45 | 2 min | 853 km |
| 24 | VM | VILLUPURAM JN | Day 2 | 10:10 | 10:15 | 5 min | 920 km |
| 25 | PDY | PONDICHERRY | Day 2 | 11:05 | Destination | 958 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).
- Position 01SLRD
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03A2
- Position 04A1
- Position 05B8
- Position 06B7
- Position 07B6
- Position 08B5
- Position 09B4
- Position 10B3
- Position 11B2
- Position 12B1
- Position 13S8
- Position 14S7
- Position 15S6
- Position 16S5
- Position 17S4
- Position 18S3
- Position 19S2
- Position 20S1
- Position 21SE1
- Position 22GEN
- Position 23SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | SLRD |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | A2 |
| 04 | A1 |
| 05 | B8 |
| 06 | B7 |
| 07 | B6 |
| 08 | B5 |
| 09 | B4 |
| 10 | B3 |
| 11 | B2 |
| 12 | B1 |
| 13 | S8 |
| 14 | S7 |
| 15 | S6 |
| 16 | S5 |
| 17 | S4 |
| 18 | S3 |
| 19 | S2 |
| 20 | S1 |
| 21 | SE1 |
| 22 | GEN |
| 23 | SLRD |
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)
| 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 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.