Special train between Ernakulam-Karaikal (Train No. 06187 / 06188) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Ernakulam-Karaikal (Train No. 06187 / 06188) time table, route, frequency and fare
Ernakulam-Karaikal ( Tea Garden ) COVID-19 Special Train
Train No. 06187 / 06188 Karaikal – Ernakulam Jn – Karaikal Special Trains (Daily)
The detailed Timings of Train No. 06187 / 06188
With a composition of One 2-Tier AC coach, Two 3-Tier AC coaches, Eight Sleeper Class Coaches, Five General second Class Coaches, One General Second Class Designed for Divyang Jan & Luggage Cum Brake van and One Luggage Cum Brake van,
Train No. 06187 Karaikal – Ernakulam special train will leave Karaikal at 16.20 hrs. and reach Ernakulam Jn at 07.00 hrs. the next day. The first service from Karaikal will be on 04th October, 2020.
In the Return Direction, Train No. 06188 Ernakulam – Karaikal Special train will be leave Ernakulam Jn at 22.30 hrs. and reach Karaikal at 12.10 hrs. the next day. The first service from Ernakulam Jn will be on 03rd October, 2025.
Train No. 06187 Karaikal-Ernakulam Jn special train will stop at Uttukuli and Wadakancheri.
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All Safety Protocols as prescribed by MHA Guidelines shall be followed.
All passengers shall be compulsorily screened and only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed to enter /board the train.
Passengers travelling by these special services will observe the following precautions :
(a) Only passengers with Confirmed tickets shall be allowed to enter the Railway station.
(b) All passengers shall be wearing face covers/masks at the entry and during travel.
(c) The passengers shall reach the station at-least 90 minutes in advance to facilitate thermal screening at the station. only passengers who are found asymptomatic will be permitted to travel.
All passengers are advised to download and use the Aarogya Setu application.
No Linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen for the travel. The temperature inside AC coaches shall be suitably regulated for this purpose.
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date info available for the Ernakulam – Karaikal Special (Train Nos. 06187 / 06188)—commonly known as the Tea Garden Express Special, run during the COVID‑special period. These services may now be discontinued or converted into regular trains—please confirm via IRCTC, NTES, or official railway sources before booking.
Contents
🚆 Train 06187 – Karaikal → Ernakulam Junction (ERS)
- Departure (Karaikal, KIK): ~16:20–16:30 on Day 1
- Arrival (Ernakulam Jn, ERS): ~07:00 (Day 2)
- Journey duration: ~13 h 25 m to ~14 h 30 m
- Distance: ~592 km, at avg. speed ~44–45 km/h
- Halts: 22–24 stops including Nagore, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Erode, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Thrissur, Irinjalakuda, Angamali, Aluva, Ernakulam Town
- Frequency: Daily when operational
🚆 Train 06188 – Ernakulam Junction → Karaikal
- Departure (Ernakulam Jn, ERS): ~22:30 on Day 1
- Arrival (Karaikal, KIK): ~11:55 (Day 2)
- Journey duration: ~13 h 20 m to ~14 h 15 m
- Halts: Reverse of 06187’s route with similar stops (~22 halts)
- Frequency: Typically daily when running
📋 Quick Summary
| Train No. | Direction | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06187 | Karaikal → Ernakulam Jn | ~16:20–16:30 | ~07:00 (next day) | ~13 h 25–30 m | Daily (historical) | ~592 km |
| 06188 | Ernakulam Jn → Karaikal | ~22:30 | ~11:55 (next day) | ~13 h 20–15 m | Daily (historical) | ~592 km |
🎫 Coach Composition & Fare (Estimated)
- Offered Classes: Typically included AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper (SL), Second Seating (2S), and General Unreserved
- Catering: No pantry car; e‑catering may have been available at major halts
- Fare Structure:
- Superfast surcharge likely applied (threshold 55 km/h, though avg speed slightly below)—check fare tables for exact details
- Estimated fares (indicative, from similar special):
- 3A: ₹1,800–2,200
- Sleeper (SL): ₹650–800
- 2S: ₹350–500
- Tatkal pricing and quotas may apply
⚠️ Important Notes
- These were COVID‑special reserved trains, and most platforms now indicate they are no longer operational or have been renumbered/converted into regular service
- A permanent service, the regular Tea Garden Express (Train Nos. 16187 / 16188), runs between Karaikal and Ernakulam daily with similar route—but with updated timetable and train numbers
- Always verify the current train number, running status, timetable, and fare via IRCTC, NTES, or official Southern Railway sources before planning.
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