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Train No. 16303 · Mail/Express

Vanchinad Express (ERS to TVC)

Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central · 220 km · 20 stops · Runs Daily
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Arrival
Station
Departure
  1. Day 1
  2. Start
    Ernakulam Jn
    ERS · 0 km
    05:10
  3. 05:26
    Tripunittura
    TRTR · 10 km · 1 min halt
    05:27
  4. 05:37
    Mulanturutti
    MNTT · 17 km · 1 min halt
    05:38
  5. 05:50
    Piravam Road
    PVRD · 29 km · 1 min halt
    05:51
  6. 06:20
    Kottayam
    KTYM · 60 km · 3 min halt
    06:23
  7. 06:41
    Changanasseri
    CGY · 77 km · 1 min halt
    06:42
  8. 06:51
    Tiruvalla
    TRVL · 85 km · 1 min halt
    06:52
  9. 07:01
    Chengannur
    CNGR · 94 km · 2 min halt
    07:03
  10. 07:14
    Mavelikara
    MVLK · 107 km · 1 min halt
    07:15
  11. 07:23
    Kayankulam Jn
    KYJ · 115 km · 2 min halt
    07:25
  12. 07:40
    Karunagappalli
    KPY · 128 km · 1 min halt
    07:41
  13. 07:50
    Sasthankotta
    STKT · 136 km · 1 min halt
    07:51
  14. 08:15
    Kollam Jn
    QLN · 156 km · 3 min halt
    08:18
  15. 08:31
    Paravur
    PVU · 168 km · 1 min halt
    08:32
  16. 08:45
    Varkala
    VAK · 179 km · 1 min halt
    08:46
  17. 08:56
    Kadakavur
    KVU · 188 km · 1 min halt
    08:57
  18. 09:01
    Chirayinkeezh
    CRY · 191 km · 1 min halt
    09:02
  19. 09:17
    Kazhakuttam
    KZK · 207 km · 1 min halt
    09:18
  20. 09:30
    Thiruvananthapuram Pettah
    TVP · 217 km · 1 min halt
    09:31
  21. 10:00
    Thiruvananthapuram Central
    TVC · 220 km
    End

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16303 route map

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16303 coach position

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Vanchinad Express: common questions

What time does 16303 leave Ernakulam Jn?

16303 Vanchinad Express is scheduled to depart Ernakulam Jn (ERS) at 05:10 and reach Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) at 10:00, a journey of about 04 h 50 min.

On which days does 16303 run?

It runs daily.

How many stops does 16303 have?

20 scheduled halts over 220 km, including Tripunittura, Mulanturutti, Piravam Road.

Which classes are available?

CC, 2S, GEN, PWD. See the coach code guide for what each class means.

What is the return train?

The return service is 16304 Vanchinad Express from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn.

Timetable valid from 22-May-2026. Timings can change for maintenance, diversions or special notices, so check the live status on the day of travel.