16861 train PDY CAPE EXP

16861 starts from PDY (Pondicherry) at 13:10 and reaches CAPE (Kanniyakumari) at 03:15 covering a distance of 698 kms and 22 stations. 16861 is scheduled to run on Sun at 13:10 from PDY Pondicherry station to reach CAPE Kanniyakumari at 03:15.

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Train 16861 PDY CAPE EXP

Train Number: 16861 Name: PDY CAPE EXP (प्द्य् सपे इएक्सप्)
Chart preparation time: prev day at 20:45
Type: MEX (MAIL EXPRESS) covering 698 kms in 14 hours 05 mins
Frequency: Runs 1 days Sun
Route: Pondicherry (PDY) to Kanniyakumari (CAPE).
Major Stops: VM (Villupuram JN), TPJ (Tiruchchirappalli JN), MNM (Manamadurai JN), TEN (Tirunelveli JN), NCJ (Nagercoil Junction)
Coaches: 1 Second AC, 2 Third AC, 8 Sleeper Class
Engine reversal stations (coaches direction): VM (Villupuram JN)

16861 chart preparation time

16861 chart preparation time was 20:45 (08:45 PM) last night, as it is prepared a day before for the train starting today from Pondicherry at 13:10.

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 16861 coach position seat map live

16861 train coach position today is:

ENG
LPR
GEN
A1
B1
B2
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
SLRD

Train PDY CAPE EXP 16861 coach position from engine to rear:

Pos	Coach	Class
1	ENG	Engine
2	LPR	Luggage & Parcel
3	GEN	General
4	GEN	General
5	A1	2A Second AC
6	B1	3A Third AC
7	B2	3A Third AC
8	S1	SL Sleeper Class
9	S2	SL Sleeper Class
10	S3	SL Sleeper Class
11	S4	SL Sleeper Class
12	S5	SL Sleeper Class
13	S6	SL Sleeper Class
14	S7	SL Sleeper Class
15	S8	SL Sleeper Class
16	GEN	General
17	GEN	General
18	SLRD	Luggage & Divyang

16861 coach composition and seat mapping is of 1 2A, 2 3A, 8 SL class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.

16861 seat map images:

a1 ae1 av1 coach (2A in train) (second class 2 tier ac)

ab1 coach (2A 3A in train) (second third class ac composite)

b1 bv1 be1 coach (3A in train) (third class 3 tier AC)

g1 coach (3A in train) (third class ac garib rath)

s1 se1 coach (SL in train) (sleeper class)

16861 coach position at station: Coach position changes at VM

Station	Coach Position
PDY (Pondicherry)	ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 GEN GEN SLRD
VM (Villupuram JN)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
TDPR (Tiruppadiripuliyur)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
CUPJ (Cuddalore Port JN)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
CDM (Chidambaram)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
SY (Sirkazhi)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
MV (Mayiladuturai JN)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
KMU (Kumbakonam)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
TJ (Thanjavur JN)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
TPJ (Tiruchchirappalli JN)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
PDKT (Pudukkottai)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
KKDI (Karaikkudi JN)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
SVGA (Sivaganga)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
MNM (Manamadurai JN)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
APK (Aruppukkottai)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
VPT (Virudunagar JN)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
SRT (Satur)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
CVP (Kovilpatti)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
TEN (Tirunelveli JN)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
VLY (Valliyur)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
NCJ (Nagercoil Junction)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR
CAPE (Kanniyakumari)	ENG SLRD GEN GEN S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR

pdy cape exp 16861 train live route map

16861 train route, schedule and stations time table

Code	Day	Arrival	Departs	Halt	KMs	PF	Station
PDY	1	13:10	13:10	0	0	2	Pondicherry
VM	1	13:55	14:05	10	38	6	Villupuram JN
TDPR	1	14:44	14:45	1	80	2	Tiruppadiripuliyur
CUPJ	1	14:53	14:54	1	84	2	Cuddalore Port JN
CDM	1	15:26	15:28	2	123	1	Chidambaram
SY	1	15:43	15:44	1	139	1	Sirkazhi
MV	1	16:23	16:25	2	159	1	Mayiladuturai JN
KMU	1	16:52	16:54	2	191	4	Kumbakonam
TJ	1	17:42	17:44	2	230	1	Thanjavur JN
TPJ	1	19:00	19:05	5	280	7	Tiruchchirappalli JN
PDKT	1	19:43	19:45	2	332	2	Pudukkottai
KKDI	1	20:28	20:30	2	369	1	Karaikkudi JN
SVGA	1	21:03	21:05	2	410	3	Sivaganga
MNM	1	21:25	21:30	5	430	2	Manamadurai JN
APK	1	22:13	22:15	2	475	1	Aruppukkottai
VPT	1	22:48	22:50	2	497	3	Virudunagar JN
SRT	1	23:08	23:10	2	523	3	Satur
CVP	1	23:28	23:30	2	545	1	Kovilpatti
TEN	2	01:10	01:15	5	610	1	Tirunelveli JN
VLY	2	01:43	01:44	1	652	2	Valliyur
NCJ	2	02:30	02:35	5	683		Nagercoil Junction
CAPE	2	03:15	03:15	0	699		Kanniyakumari

pdy cape exp 16861 train running status

Code	PF	Arrival	Departure	Halt

PDY	2	13:10	13:10	0
VM	6	13:55	14:05	10
TDPR	2	14:44	14:45	1
CUPJ	2	14:53	14:54	1
CDM	1	15:26	15:28	2
SY	1	15:43	15:44	1
MV	1	16:23	16:25	2
KMU	4	16:52	16:54	2
TJ	1	17:42	17:44	2
TPJ	7	19:00	19:05	5
PDKT	2	19:43	19:45	2
KKDI	1	20:28	20:30	2
SVGA	3	21:03	21:05	2
MNM	2	21:25	21:30	5
APK	1	22:13	22:15	2
VPT	3	22:48	22:50	2
SRT	3	23:08	23:10	2
CVP	1	23:28	23:30	2
TEN	1	01:10	01:15	5
VLY	2	01:43	01:44	1
NCJ		02:30	02:35	5
CAPE		03:15	03:15	0