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Velankanni Special Train Time Table
ERNAKULAM – VELANKANNI SPECIALS
04 Special Fare Specials will be run from Ernakulam to Velankanni on 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th July, 2025 to the following timings – Train No.06015 will leave Ernakulam at 11.00 hrs and reach Velankanni at 07.00 hrs the next day.
In the return direction, 04 Special Fare specials will be run from Velankanni to Ernakulam on 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th July, 2025 to the following timings – Train No.06016 will leave Velankanni at 18.15 hrs and reach Ernakulam at 14.00 hrs the next day.
With the composition of three AC Three tier Coaches, seven sleeper class coaches and two General Second Class and Two luggage cum brake vans, the trains will have stoppages at Thripunithura, Kottayam, Chenganasseri, Tiruvalla, Chenganur, Mavelikara, Kayankulam, Kollam, Kundara, Kottarakara, Avaneeshwaram, Punalur, Tenmalai, Sengottai, Tenkasi, Rajapalayam, Sivakasri, Virudhunagar, Aruppukottai, Manamadurai, Karaikkudi, Tiruchchirappalli, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam in both directions.
Advance reservations for above special trains are open
Source: https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Here’s a comprehensive look at Velankanni Special Trains for 2025:
1. Chennai Egmore – Velankanni Link Express (Daily)
- Train Nos. 16185 / 16186
- Departs Chennai Egmore at 22:00, arriving at Velankanni at 06:30 the next morning.
- Total journey time: ~8h 30m over ~353 km.
- Operates daily, with classes including AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, sleeper, and general unreserved.
2. Ernakulam – Velankanni Express (Bi‑Weekly)
- Train Nos. 16361 / 16362
- Departs Ernakulam Junction at 13:00, reaching Velankanni at 05:40 on the second day.
- The return (16362) leaves Velankanni at 18:40, arriving at Ernakulam at 11:40.
- Average journey time: ~16h 40m, covering ~689 km.
3. Vasco da Gama – Velankanni Special / Express (Weekly)
- Special (07361 / 07362):
- Departs Vasco da Gama at 21:55, reaches Velankanni at 03:45 on the third day (~29h 50m).
- Return departs Velankanni at 23:55, arriving back at Vasco da Gama at 03:00.
- Weekly Express (17315 / 17316):
- Leaves Vasco da Gama at 08:40, arriving Velankanni at 12:25 on the second day; covering ~1,317 km in ~27h 25m.
4. Local Shuttle: Velankanni – Nagappattinam DEMU Special (Daily)
- Train No. 06842
- Departs Velankanni at 21:20, arrives at Nagappattinam by 21:40 (distance ~10 km, ~20 min).
- Runs daily, intended for local commuting.
Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Departure | Arrival | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Egmore → Velankanni | 16185 | 22:00 (Chennai Egmore) | 06:30 (Velankanni) | Daily | ~8h 30m |
| Velankanni → Chennai Egmore | 16186 | — | — | Daily | ~8h 30m |
| Ernakulam → Velankanni | 16361 | 13:00 (Ernakulam) | 05:40 (Velankanni, next day) | Bi‑Weekly | ~16h 40m |
| Velankanni → Ernakulam | 16362 | 18:40 | 11:40 (next day) | Bi‑Weekly | ~17h 60m |
| Vasco da Gama → Velankanni Special | 07361 | 21:55 (Vasco da Gama) | 03:45 (Velankanni, 3rd day) | Weekly | ~29h 50m |
| Velankanni → Vasco da Gama Special | 07362 | 23:55 (Velankanni) | 03:00 (Vasco da Gama) | Weekly | — |
| Vasco da Gama → Velankanni Express | 17315 | 08:40 (Vasco da Gama) | 12:25 (Velankanni, 2nd day) | Weekly | ~27h 25m |
| Velankanni → Vasco da Gama Express | 17316 | — | — | Weekly | — |
| Velankanni ↔ Nagappattinam DEMU Special | 06842 | 21:20 (Velankanni) | 21:40 (Nagappattinam) | Daily | ~20 min |
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