Ers Kik Express 16188 Train Schedule

ERS KIK EXPRESS (16188) runs from Ernakulum to Karaikal. It departs from Ernakulam Jn station (ERS) at 22:25 from platform 4 and arrives at Karaikal station (KIK) at 11:45 on platform 3. ERS KIK EXPRESS takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 592 km between Ernakulum and Karaikal. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 24.666666666666668 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs daily. Final chart for ERS KIK EXPRESS is prepared at Ernakulum usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

ERS KIK EXPRESS runs with an ICF Rake and has a total of 23 coaches. It has 13 sleeper coaches, 2 third ac coaches and 1 second ac coach. The engine of the train reverses at Tiruchirappalli station. The full coach composition is:

Engine--SLR--UR--UR--S13--S12--S11--S10--S9--S8--S7--S6--S5--S4--S3--S2--S1--B2--B1--A1--UR--UR--UR--SLR

Ernakulam, a district within Kochi is the cosmopolitan heart of Kerala. It is also known as the commercial capital of Kerala. The city has served as an incubator for many Malayali entrepreneurs and is a major financial and commercial hub of Kerala. Ernakulam is well connected via National Highway and the city largely depends upon city busses and Taxis. Its railway station is one of the busiest in Kerala. If you want to travel here by Air. Then you can reach here via Cochin International Airport which is just 27 km away from the city.