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Train No. 16176 · Mail/Express

VLNK MS Express (VLNK to MS)

Vellankanni to Chennai Egmore · 348 km · 14 stops · Runs Daily
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Departure
  1. Day 1
  2. Start
    Vellankanni
    VLNK · 0 km
    21:50
  3. 22:05
    Nagappattinam Jn
    NGT · 10 km · 3 min halt
    22:08
  4. 22:20
    Nagore
    NCR · 18 km · 2 min halt
    22:22
  5. 22:38
    Karaikal
    KIK · 29 km · 2 min halt
    22:40
  6. 22:52
    Tirunallaru
    TXR · 35 km · 2 min halt
    22:54
  7. 23:17
    Peralam Jn
    PEM · 52 km · 1 min halt
    23:18
  8. 23:33
    Mayiladuturai Jn
    MV · 68 km · 2 min halt
    23:35
  9. 23:57
    Sirkazhi
    SY · 87 km · 1 min halt
    23:58
  10. Day 2
  11. 00:13
    Chidambaram
    CDM · 105 km · 2 min halt
    00:15
  12. 00:37
    Cuddalore Port Jn
    CUPJ · 143 km · 1 min halt
    00:38
  13. 02:08
    Villupuram Jn
    VM · 190 km · 2 min halt
    02:10
  14. 03:33
    Chengalpattu Jn
    CGL · 293 km · 2 min halt
    03:35
  15. 04:08
    Tambaram
    TBM · 323 km · 2 min halt
    04:10
  16. 05:15
    Chennai Egmore
    MS · 348 km
    End

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16176 route map

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16176 coach position

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How late does 16176 usually run?

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VLNK MS Express: common questions

What time does 16176 leave Vellankanni?

16176 VLNK MS Express is scheduled to depart Vellankanni (VLNK) at 21:50 and reach Chennai Egmore (MS) at 05:15 on day 2, a journey of about 07 h 25 min.

On which days does 16176 run?

It runs daily.

How many stops does 16176 have?

14 scheduled halts over 348 km, including Nagappattinam Jn, Nagore, Karaikal.

Which classes are available?

2A, 3A, SL, GEN, PWD. See the coach code guide for what each class means.

What is the return train?

The return service is 16175 MS VLNK Express from Chennai Egmore to Vellankanni.

Timetable valid from 18-Aug-2026. Timings can change for maintenance, diversions or special notices, so check the live status on the day of travel.

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