16188 train ERS KIK EXPRESS
16188 starts from ERS (Ernakulam JN) at 22:25 and reaches KIK (Karaikal) at 11:45 covering a distance of 592 kms and 26 stations. 16188 is scheduled to run on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat at 22:25 from ERS Ernakulam JN station to reach KIK Karaikal at 11:45.
Train 16188 ERS KIK EXPRESS
- Train Number: 16188 Name: ERS KIK EXPRESS (इर्स् किक् इएक्सप्)
- Chart preparation time: same day at 12:38
- Type: MEX (MAIL EXPRESS) covering 592 kms in 13 hours 20 mins
- Frequency: Runs 7 days Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
- Route: Ernakulam JN (ERS) to Karaikal (KIK).
- Major Stops: ED (Erode JN), TPJ (Tiruchchirappalli JN)
- Coaches: 1 Sitting & Luggage, 1 Second AC, 2 Third AC, 13 Sleeper Class
- Engine reversal stations (coaches direction): TPJ (Tiruchchirappalli JN)
16188 chart preparation time
16188 chart preparation time today is 12:38 (12:38 PM) for the train starting from Ernakulam JN at 22:25.
Based on Indian Railways regulations, the First Reservation Chart for morning trains is typically prepared by 08:00 PM the previous evening. For all other departures, the first chart is finalized at least 8-10 hours before the scheduled start time.
The Second and Final Reservation Chart is prepared 30 minutes before the train departs from the charting station. Any last-minute changes or current bookings are reflected only in this final chart.
Train 16188 coach position seat map live
16188 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- GEN
- A1
- B1
- B2
- S1
- S2
- S3
- S4
- S5
- S6
- S7
- S8
- S9
- S10
- S11
- S12
- S13
- SLRD
Train ERS KIK EXPRESS 16188 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | GEN | SLR Sitting & Luggage |
| 3 | GEN | General |
| 4 | GEN | General |
| 5 | GEN | General |
| 6 | A1 | 2A Second AC |
| 7 | B1 | 3A Third AC |
| 8 | B2 | 3A Third AC |
| 9 | S1 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 10 | S2 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 11 | S3 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 12 | S4 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 13 | S5 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 14 | S6 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 15 | S7 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 16 | S8 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 17 | S9 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 18 | S10 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 19 | S11 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 20 | S12 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 21 | S13 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 22 | GEN | General |
| 23 | GEN | General |
| 24 | SLRD | Luggage & Divyang |
16188 coach composition and seat mapping is of 1 SLR, 1 2A, 2 3A, 13 SL class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
16188 seat map images:



16188 coach position at station: Coach position changes at TPJ
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| ERS (Ernakulam JN) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| ERN (Ernakulam Town) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| IPL (Idapalli) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| AWY (Aluva) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| AFK (Angamali) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| CKI (Chalakudi) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| IJK (Irinjalakuda) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| TCR (Thrisur) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| OTP (Ottappalam) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| PGT (Palakkad JN) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| CBE (Coimbatore JN) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| TUP (Tiruppur) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| ED (Erode JN) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| KMD (Kodumudi) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| PGR (Pugalur) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| KRR (Karur JN) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| KLT (Kulitalai) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| TP (Tiruchchirappalli Fort) | ENG GEN GEN GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 GEN GEN SLRD |
| TPJ (Tiruchchirappalli JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN GEN GEN |
| BAL (Budalur) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN GEN GEN |
| TJ (Thanjavur JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN GEN GEN |
| NMJ (Nidamangalam JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN GEN GEN |
| TVR (Thiruvarur JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN GEN GEN |
| NGT (Nagappattinam JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN GEN GEN |
| NCR (Nagore) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN GEN GEN |
| KIK (Karaikal) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN GEN GEN |
ers kik express 16188 train live route map

16188 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERS | 1 | 22:25 | 22:25 | 0 | 0 | Ernakulam JN | |
| ERN | 1 | 22:34 | 22:36 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Ernakulam Town |
| IPL | 1 | 22:46 | 22:47 | 1 | 9 | 2 | Idapalli |
| AWY | 1 | 23:03 | 23:05 | 2 | 19 | 3 | Aluva |
| AFK | 1 | 23:14 | 23:15 | 1 | 29 | 2 | Angamali |
| CKI | 1 | 23:26 | 23:27 | 1 | 44 | 2 | Chalakudi |
| IJK | 1 | 23:34 | 23:35 | 1 | 50 | 1 | Irinjalakuda |
| TCR | 2 | 00:12 | 00:15 | 3 | 74 | 2 | Thrisur |
| OTP | 2 | 01:13 | 01:14 | 1 | 120 | 1 | Ottappalam |
| PGT | 2 | 01:37 | 01:40 | 3 | 151 | 4 | Palakkad JN |
| CBE | 2 | 03:12 | 03:15 | 3 | 206 | 4 | Coimbatore JN |
| TUP | 2 | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2 | 256 | 2 | Tiruppur |
| ED | 2 | 04:50 | 04:55 | 5 | 306 | 1 | Erode JN |
| KMD | 2 | 05:34 | 05:35 | 1 | 344 | 1 | Kodumudi |
| PGR | 2 | 05:54 | 05:55 | 1 | 357 | 1 | Pugalur |
| KRR | 2 | 06:18 | 06:20 | 2 | 371 | 2 | Karur JN |
| KLT | 2 | 06:54 | 06:55 | 1 | 410 | 1 | Kulitalai |
| TP | 2 | 07:50 | 07:52 | 2 | 443 | 2 | Tiruchchirappalli Fort |
| TPJ | 2 | 08:05 | 08:15 | 10 | 447 | 1 | Tiruchchirappalli JN |
| BAL | 2 | 08:47 | 08:48 | 1 | 480 | 3 | Budalur |
| TJ | 2 | 09:05 | 09:07 | 2 | 497 | 4 | Thanjavur JN |
| NMJ | 2 | 09:29 | 09:30 | 1 | 527 | 2 | Nidamangalam JN |
| TVR | 2 | 09:58 | 10:00 | 2 | 551 | 3 | Thiruvarur JN |
| NGT | 2 | 10:33 | 10:35 | 2 | 575 | 2 | Nagappattinam JN |
| NCR | 2 | 10:48 | 10:50 | 2 | 582 | 2 | Nagore |
| KIK | 2 | 11:45 | 11:45 | 0 | 593 | 3 | Karaikal |
ers kik express 16188 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERS | 22:25 | 22:25 | 0 | |
| ERN | 1 | 22:34 | 22:36 | 2 |
| IPL | 2 | 22:46 | 22:47 | 1 |
| AWY | 3 | 23:03 | 23:05 | 2 |
| AFK | 2 | 23:14 | 23:15 | 1 |
| CKI | 2 | 23:26 | 23:27 | 1 |
| IJK | 1 | 23:34 | 23:35 | 1 |
| TCR | 2 | 00:12 | 00:15 | 3 |
| OTP | 1 | 01:13 | 01:14 | 1 |
| PGT | 4 | 01:37 | 01:40 | 3 |
| CBE | 4 | 03:12 | 03:15 | 3 |
| TUP | 2 | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2 |
| ED | 1 | 04:50 | 04:55 | 5 |
| KMD | 1 | 05:34 | 05:35 | 1 |
| PGR | 1 | 05:54 | 05:55 | 1 |
| KRR | 2 | 06:18 | 06:20 | 2 |
| KLT | 1 | 06:54 | 06:55 | 1 |
| TP | 2 | 07:50 | 07:52 | 2 |
| TPJ | 1 | 08:05 | 08:15 | 10 |
| BAL | 3 | 08:47 | 08:48 | 1 |
| TJ | 4 | 09:05 | 09:07 | 2 |
| NMJ | 2 | 09:29 | 09:30 | 1 |
| TVR | 3 | 09:58 | 10:00 | 2 |
| NGT | 2 | 10:33 | 10:35 | 2 |
| NCR | 2 | 10:48 | 10:50 | 2 |
| KIK | 3 | 11:45 | 11:45 | 0 |