16304 train VANCHINAD EXP
16304 starts from TVC (Thiruvananthapuram Central) at 17:45 and reaches ERS (Ernakulam JN) at 22:55 covering a distance of 219 kms and 19 stations. 16304 is scheduled to run on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat at 17:45 from TVC Thiruvananthapuram Central station to reach ERS Ernakulam JN at 22:55.
Train 16304 VANCHINAD EXP
- Train Number: 16304 Name: VANCHINAD EXP (त्व्स् इर्स् वन्चिनद् इएक्सप्)
- Chart preparation time: same day at 07:52
- Type: MEX (MAIL EXPRESS) covering 219 kms in 05 hours 10 mins
- Frequency: Runs 7 days Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
- Route: Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) to Ernakulam JN (ERS).
- Major Stops:
- Coaches: 1 AC Chair Car, 8 Second Sitting
16304 chart preparation time
16304 chart preparation time today is 07:52 (07:52 AM) for the train starting from Thiruvananthapuram Central at 17:45.
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 16304 coach position seat map live
16304 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- SLRD
- GEN
- C1
- D1
- D2
- D3
- D4
- D5
- D6
- D7
- D8
Train VANCHINAD EXP 16304 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | SLRD | Luggage & Divyang |
| 3 | GEN | General |
| 4 | GEN | General |
| 5 | GEN | General |
| 6 | GEN | General |
| 7 | C1 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 8 | D1 | 2S Second Sitting |
| 9 | D2 | 2S Second Sitting |
| 10 | D3 | 2S Second Sitting |
| 11 | D4 | 2S Second Sitting |
| 12 | D5 | 2S Second Sitting |
| 13 | D6 | 2S Second Sitting |
| 14 | D7 | 2S Second Sitting |
| 15 | D8 | 2S Second Sitting |
| 16 | GEN | General |
| 17 | GEN | General |
| 18 | GEN | General |
| 19 | GEN | General |
| 20 | GEN | General |
| 21 | SLRD | Luggage & Divyang |
16304 coach composition and seat mapping is of 1 CC, 8 2S class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
16304 seat map images:


16304 coach position at station: coach position stays same across station as there are no engine direction reversal stations
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| TVC (Thiruvananthapuram Central) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| KZK (Kazhakuttam) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| CRY (Chirayinkeezh) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| KVU (Kadakavur) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| VAK (Varkala) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| PVU (Paravur) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| QLN (Kollam JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| STKT (Sasthankotta) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| KPY (Karunagappalli) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| KYJ (Kayankulam JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| MVLK (Mavelikara) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| CNGR (Chengannur) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| TRVL (Tiruvalla) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| CGY (Changanasseri) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| KTYM (Kottayam) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| PVRD (Piravam Road) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| MNTT (Mulanturutti) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| TRTR (Tripunittura) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
| ERS (Ernakulam JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN GEN GEN C1 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN SLRD |
vanchinad exp 16304 train live route map

16304 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVC | 1 | 17:45 | 17:45 | 0 | 0 | Thiruvananthapuram Central | |
| KZK | 1 | 17:59 | 18:00 | 1 | 13 | 2 | Kazhakuttam |
| CRY | 1 | 18:11 | 18:12 | 1 | 29 | 2 | Chirayinkeezh |
| KVU | 1 | 18:17 | 18:18 | 1 | 32 | 2 | Kadakavur |
| VAK | 1 | 18:30 | 18:31 | 1 | 41 | 1 | Varkala |
| PVU | 1 | 18:42 | 18:43 | 1 | 52 | 2 | Paravur |
| QLN | 1 | 18:58 | 19:00 | 2 | 64 | 2 | Kollam JN |
| STKT | 1 | 19:19 | 19:20 | 1 | 84 | 1 | Sasthankotta |
| KPY | 1 | 19:29 | 19:30 | 1 | 92 | 1 | Karunagappalli |
| KYJ | 1 | 19:53 | 19:55 | 2 | 105 | 2 | Kayankulam JN |
| MVLK | 1 | 20:04 | 20:05 | 1 | 113 | 2 | Mavelikara |
| CNGR | 1 | 20:17 | 20:18 | 1 | 126 | 3 | Chengannur |
| TRVL | 1 | 20:27 | 20:28 | 1 | 135 | 2 | Tiruvalla |
| CGY | 1 | 20:36 | 20:37 | 1 | 143 | 2 | Changanasseri |
| KTYM | 1 | 21:07 | 21:09 | 2 | 160 | 1 | Kottayam |
| PVRD | 1 | 21:38 | 21:39 | 1 | 191 | 3 | Piravam Road |
| MNTT | 1 | 21:52 | 21:53 | 1 | 203 | 2 | Mulanturutti |
| TRTR | 1 | 22:09 | 22:10 | 1 | 210 | 1 | Tripunittura |
| ERS | 1 | 22:55 | 22:55 | 0 | 220 | Ernakulam JN |
vanchinad exp 16304 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVC | 17:45 | 17:45 | 0 | |
| KZK | 2 | 17:59 | 18:00 | 1 |
| CRY | 2 | 18:11 | 18:12 | 1 |
| KVU | 2 | 18:17 | 18:18 | 1 |
| VAK | 1 | 18:30 | 18:31 | 1 |
| PVU | 2 | 18:42 | 18:43 | 1 |
| QLN | 2 | 18:58 | 19:00 | 2 |
| STKT | 1 | 19:19 | 19:20 | 1 |
| KPY | 1 | 19:29 | 19:30 | 1 |
| KYJ | 2 | 19:53 | 19:55 | 2 |
| MVLK | 2 | 20:04 | 20:05 | 1 |
| CNGR | 3 | 20:17 | 20:18 | 1 |
| TRVL | 2 | 20:27 | 20:28 | 1 |
| CGY | 2 | 20:36 | 20:37 | 1 |
| KTYM | 1 | 21:07 | 21:09 | 2 |
| PVRD | 3 | 21:38 | 21:39 | 1 |
| MNTT | 2 | 21:52 | 21:53 | 1 |
| TRTR | 1 | 22:09 | 22:10 | 1 |
| ERS | 22:55 | 22:55 | 0 | |