MDU PUU EXP (16729) runs from Madurai to Punalur. It departs from Madurai Jn station (MDU) at from platform 4,5 and arrives at Punalur station (PUU) at . MDU PUU EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 409 km between Madurai and Punalur. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 17.041666666666668 kmph. It has classes Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs daily. Final chart for MDU PUU EXP is prepared at Madurai usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
MDU PUU EXP 16729 coach position
MDU PUU EXP runs with an ICF Rake and has a total of 18 coaches. It has 8 second seating unreserved coaches, 1 third ac coach and 7 sleeper coaches. The full coach composition is:
Madurai is a culturally rich city in Tamil Nadu. Some people also say that Madurai is the soul of Tamil Nadu. It is the second largest city by population in this state. It is situated on the banks of river Vaigai. Popular monuments in Madurai are Meenakshi Amman temple, Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine, Gandhi museum, Tirumalai Nayak palace, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Pazhamudir Solai, Kazimar Big Mosque and Kutladampatti Falls. Recently IT companies have also started up opening their offices in Madurai. Madurai is the headquarters of TamilNadu State Transport Corporation. It is one of the seven circles of the Tamil Nadu State Highway network. Madurai Jn is an important railway station connecting Madurai with major cities and towns across India. Madurai has an airport too although the flights connectivity is limited.
