16101MS QLN EXP

Journey overview
16101 MS QLN EXP is a Mail/Express service operating between TAMBARAM (TBM) and KOLLAM JN (QLN). The train covers approximately 736 km and runs daily. It departs TAMBARAM at 17:27 and reaches KOLLAM JN at 07:10 as an overnight journey.
Quick information
Route & schedule
TAMBARAMSource
TBMDep 17:27Day 10 kmCHENGALPATTU
CGLArr 17:58Dep 18:00Day 12 min halt31 kmVILLUPURAM JN
VMArr 19:25Dep 19:30Day 15 min halt134 kmULUNDURPET
ULUArr 19:55Dep 19:56Day 11 min halt170 kmVRIDHACHALAM JN
VRIArr 20:10Dep 20:12Day 12 min halt189 kmTIRUCHCHIRAPALI
TPJArr 21:50Dep 21:55Day 15 min halt312 kmDINDIGUL JN
DGArr 23:02Dep 23:05Day 13 min halt406 kmMADURAI JN
MDUArr 00:10Dep 00:15Day 25 min halt469 kmVIRUDUNAGAR JN
VPTArr 00:53Dep 00:55Day 22 min halt512 kmSIVAKASI
SVKSArr 01:19Dep 01:20Day 21 min halt536 kmSRIVILLIPUTTUR
SVPRArr 01:34Dep 01:35Day 21 min halt553 kmRAJAPALAYAM
RJPMArr 01:48Dep 01:50Day 22 min halt565 kmSANKARANKOVIL
SNKLArr 02:13Dep 02:15Day 22 min halt598 kmKADAYNALLUR
KDNLArr 02:34Dep 02:35Day 21 min halt618 kmTENKASI JN
TSIArr 02:58Dep 03:00Day 22 min halt634 kmSENGOTTAI
SCTArr 03:25Dep 03:30Day 25 min halt642 kmARYANKAVU
AYVArr 03:59Dep 04:00Day 21 min halt657 kmTENMALAI
TMLArr 04:29Dep 04:30Day 21 min halt670 kmPUNALUR
PUUArr 05:30Dep 05:35Day 25 min halt692 kmAUVANESWSAREM
AVSArr 05:44Dep 05:45Day 21 min halt700 kmKOTTARAKARA
KKZArr 05:54Dep 05:55Day 21 min halt712 kmKUNDARA
KUVArr 06:07Dep 06:08Day 21 min halt724 kmKOLLAM JNDestination
QLNArr 07:10Day 2736 km
Journey insights
21
Total stops
intermediate halts
5 min
Longest halt
VILLUPURAM JN
Overnight
Journey type
Evening
Departure
Coach position
Coach sequence from the engine. Positions can change on the day of travel — always confirm at the station.
| Pos. | Coach | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 1 | GRD | General + Luggage + Brake |
| 2 | GN | General |
| 3 | GN | General |
| 4 | S9 | Sleeper |
| 5 | S8 | Sleeper |
| 6 | S7 | Sleeper |
| 7 | S6 | Sleeper |
| 8 | S5 | Sleeper |
| 9 | S4 | Sleeper |
| 10 | S3 | Sleeper |
| 11 | S2 | Sleeper |
| 12 | S1 | Sleeper |
| 13 | B2 | AC 3 Tier |
| 14 | B1 | AC 3 Tier |
| 15 | A1 | AC 2 Tier |
| 16 | GN | General |
| 17 | GN | General |
| 18 | GRD | General + Luggage + Brake |
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About Mail/Express
The everyday backbone of the network — mail and express services across India. 16101 MS QLN EXP is one such service, linking TAMBARAM and KOLLAM JN.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does 16101 MS QLN EXP depart?
16101 MS QLN EXP departs TAMBARAM (TBM) at 17:27.
What time does 16101 MS QLN EXP arrive at KOLLAM JN?
It arrives KOLLAM JN (QLN) at 07:10 on day 2.
What is the total distance of 16101 MS QLN EXP?
16101 MS QLN EXP covers approximately 736 km between TAMBARAM and KOLLAM JN.
Which days does 16101 MS QLN EXP run?
16101 MS QLN EXP runs daily.
Which travel classes are available on 16101 MS QLN EXP?
16101 MS QLN EXP offers AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A) and Sleeper (SL).
