Vasco Express 17316 Train Schedule

VASCO EXPRESS (17316) runs from Vellankanni to Goa. It departs from Vellankanni station (VLNK) at 23:55 from platform 2 and arrives at Vasco Da Gama station (VSG) at 02:40 on platform 2. VASCO EXPRESS takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 1264 km between Vellankanni and Goa. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 26.333333333333332 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Tuesday. Final chart for VASCO EXPRESS is prepared at Vellankanni usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

VASCO EXPRESS starts from Vellankanni (VLNK) at 23:55, reaches Nagappattinam (NGT) at 00:10, Thiruvarur Jn (TVR) at 00:53, Thanjavur (TJ) at 01:48, Tiruchirappalli (TPJ) at 03:00, Karur Jn (KRR) at 04:23, Erode Jn (ED) at 06:15 and Goa Madgaon (MAO) at 01:30. It arrives at Vasco Da Gama on third day at 02:40. It stops at 62 stations in its route between Vellankanni and Vasco Da Gama. Passengers use 17316 VASCO EXPRESS to travel mostly from Vellankanni to Goa and Bengaluru to Goa.

VASCO EXPRESS runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 20 coaches. It has 4 second seating unreserved coaches, 8 sleeper coaches, 2 third ac coaches and 1 second ac coach. The engine of the train reverses at Nagappattinam, Tiruchirappalli and Erode Jn stations. The full coach composition is:

Engine--EOG--GS--GS--GS--GS--S1--S2--S3--S4--S5--S6--S7--S8--B1--B2--M1--M2--M3--A1--EOG

Goa is India's smallest state. Panaji is the capital of Goa while Vasco-de-gama is the largest city. Goa lies in the Konkan region. Goa's primary industry is tourism and it is a very famous tourist destination - popular with both domestic and international tourists. Goa has characteristic colourful houses, lush green fields and beaches. Lots and lots of beautiful beaches. Calangute, Baga and Anjuna in the north, Palolem and Colva in the south. Goa is also popular for nightlife. A lot of pubs and beachshacks remain open till late in night. Sunburn music festival takes place in Goa each year in December which also attracts a lot of tourists. Due to large number of beaches, water sports like parsailing, banana boat ride, jet skiing etc. are also popular here. Goa is also home to many churches. Best time to visit Goa is from November to February. It is not advisable to go during summer as it is extremely hot. Goa has an international airport. It is also well-connected by roads and rail.