17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express
Train Information
| Train number | 17656 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | PONDICHERRY (PDY) |
| Departure | 13:30 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | KAKINADA PORT (COA) |
| Arrival | 09:25 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 897 km |
| Journey duration | 19 hours 55 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 37 |
| Intermediate stops | 35 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Tiruchchirappalli (TPJ) |
| Running days | Monday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PONDICHERRY at 1:30 PM. It arrives at its destination, KAKINADA PORT on Day 2 at 9:25 AM, covering a total distance of 897 km in 19 hours 55 minutes, with 35 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express runs on Monday, Thursday, 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 | 13:30 | 0 km | |
| 2 | VM | VILLUPURAM JN | Day 1 | 14:10 | 14:15 | 5 min | 38 km |
| 3 | MLMR | MELMARUVATHUR | Day 1 | 15:08 | 15:10 | 2 min | 105 km |
| 4 | CGL | CHENGALPATTU JN | Day 1 | 15:48 | 15:50 | 2 min | 141 km |
| 5 | TBM | TAMBARAM | Day 1 | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2 min | 171 km |
| 6 | MS | CHENNAI EGMORE | Day 1 | 16:55 | 17:05 | 10 min | 196 km |
| 7 | GPD | GUMMIDIPUNDI | Day 1 | 18:38 | 18:40 | 2 min | 247 km |
| 8 | SPE | SULLURUPETA | Day 1 | 19:08 | 19:10 | 2 min | 282 km |
| 9 | NYP | NAYUDUPETA | Day 1 | 19:33 | 19:35 | 2 min | 309 km |
| 10 | GDR | GUDUR JN | Day 1 | 20:03 | 20:05 | 2 min | 337 km |
| 11 | NLR | NELLORE | Day 1 | 20:33 | 20:35 | 2 min | 375 km |
| 12 | BTTR | BITRAGUNTA | Day 1 | 20:58 | 21:00 | 2 min | 409 km |
| 13 | KVZ | KAVALI | Day 1 | 21:14 | 21:15 | 1 min | 426 km |
| 14 | SKM | SINGARAYAKONDA | Day 1 | 21:53 | 21:55 | 2 min | 463 km |
| 15 | OGL | ONGOLE | Day 1 | 22:18 | 22:20 | 2 min | 491 km |
| 16 | VTM | VETAPALEMU | Day 1 | 22:53 | 22:55 | 2 min | 533 km |
| 17 | CLX | CHIRALA | Day 1 | 23:03 | 23:05 | 2 min | 541 km |
| 18 | BPP | BAPATLA | Day 1 | 23:18 | 23:20 | 2 min | 556 km |
| 19 | NDO | NIDUBROLU | Day 2 | 00:03 | 00:05 | 2 min | 576 km |
| 20 | TEL | TENALI JN | Day 2 | 00:23 | 00:25 | 2 min | 598 km |
| 21 | NGNT | NEW GUNTUR | Day 2 | 00:59 | 01:00 | 1 min | 623 km |
| 22 | MAG | MANGALAGIRI | Day 2 | 01:29 | 01:30 | 1 min | 645 km |
| 23 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 2 | 02:10 | 02:20 | 10 min | 657 km |
| 24 | GDV | GUDIVADA JN | Day 2 | 03:08 | 03:10 | 2 min | 700 km |
| 25 | KKLR | KAIKOLUR | Day 2 | 03:39 | 03:40 | 1 min | 728 km |
| 26 | AKVD | AKIVIDU | Day 2 | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2 min | 745 km |
| 27 | BVRT | BHIMAVARAM TOWN | Day 2 | 04:18 | 04:20 | 2 min | 763 km |
| 28 | AL | ATTILI | Day 2 | 04:38 | 04:40 | 2 min | 782 km |
| 29 | TNKU | TANUKU | Day 2 | 04:53 | 04:55 | 2 min | 793 km |
| 30 | NDD | NIDADAVOLU JN | Day 2 | 05:28 | 05:30 | 2 min | 810 km |
| 31 | GVN | GODAVARI | Day 2 | 06:04 | 06:05 | 1 min | 829 km |
| 32 | RJY | RAJAMUNDRY | Day 2 | 06:48 | 06:50 | 2 min | 832 km |
| 33 | DWP | DWARAPUDI | Day 2 | 07:23 | 07:25 | 2 min | 852 km |
| 34 | APT | ANAPARTI | Day 2 | 07:33 | 07:35 | 2 min | 856 km |
| 35 | SLO | SAMALKOT JN | Day 2 | 07:58 | 08:00 | 2 min | 883 km |
| 36 | CCT | KAKINADA TOWN | Day 2 | 08:28 | 08:30 | 2 min | 895 km |
| 37 | COA | KAKINADA PORT | Day 2 | 09:25 | Destination | 897 km |
Train 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express starts its journey from PONDICHERRY and terminates at KAKINADA PORT. The scheduled station sequence is: PONDICHERRY, VILLUPURAM JN, MELMARUVATHUR, CHENGALPATTU JN, TAMBARAM, CHENNAI EGMORE, GUMMIDIPUNDI, SULLURUPETA, NAYUDUPETA, GUDUR JN, NELLORE, BITRAGUNTA, KAVALI, SINGARAYAKONDA, ONGOLE, VETAPALEMU, CHIRALA, BAPATLA, NIDUBROLU, TENALI JN, NEW GUNTUR, MANGALAGIRI, VIJAYAWADA JN, GUDIVADA JN, KAIKOLUR, AKIVIDU, BHIMAVARAM TOWN, ATTILI, TANUKU, NIDADAVOLU JN, GODAVARI, RAJAMUNDRY, DWARAPUDI, ANAPARTI, SAMALKOT JN, KAKINADA TOWN, KAKINADA PORT.
Coach Position and Composition
17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01SLRD
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03SE1
- Position 04S1
- Position 05S2
- Position 06S3
- Position 07S4
- Position 08S5
- Position 09S6
- Position 10S7
- Position 11S8
- Position 12B1
- Position 13B2
- Position 14B3
- Position 15B4
- Position 16B5
- Position 17B6
- Position 18B7
- Position 19B8
- Position 20A1
- Position 21A2
- Position 22GEN
- Position 23SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | SLRD |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | SE1 |
| 04 | S1 |
| 05 | S2 |
| 06 | S3 |
| 07 | S4 |
| 08 | S5 |
| 09 | S6 |
| 10 | S7 |
| 11 | S8 |
| 12 | B1 |
| 13 | B2 |
| 14 | B3 |
| 15 | B4 |
| 16 | B5 |
| 17 | B6 |
| 18 | B7 |
| 19 | B8 |
| 20 | A1 |
| 21 | A2 |
| 22 | GEN |
| 23 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar 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 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express departs from PONDICHERRY at 1:30 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express terminates at KAKINADA PORT (COA).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-SE1-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-B1-B2-B3-B4-B5-B6-B7-B8-A1-A2-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express covers a total distance of 897 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express operates on Monday, Thursday, Saturday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express has 35 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 17656 Puducherry - Kakinada Port Circar Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.