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16129 MS TN Link Express Running Status (Live)
16129 MS TN Link Express departs Chennai Egmore (MS) at 08:25 and reaches Tuticorin (TN) at 20:30, a journey of 12:05 hours covering 656 km. It has 22 intermediate stops and runs daily.
Travel time
12:05 hrs
656 km
Stops
24
22 intermediate
Typical classes
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16129 MS TN Link Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Egmore | MS | Origin | 08:25 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Tambaram | TBM | 08:54 | 08:55 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Chengalpattu Jn | CGL | 09:23 | 09:25 | 2 | 1 | 56 |
| Melmaruvathur | MLMR | 09:49 | 09:50 | 1 | 1 | 92 |
| Tindivanam | TMV | 10:14 | 10:15 | 1 | 1 | 122 |
| Villupuram Jn | VM | 10:55 | 11:00 | 5 | 1 | 159 |
| Vriddhachalam Jn | VRI | 11:43 | 11:45 | 2 | 1 | 213 |
| Pennadam | PNDM | 11:59 | 12:00 | 1 | 1 | 232 |
| Ariyalur | ALU | 12:34 | 12:35 | 1 | 1 | 267 |
| Srirangam | SRGM | 13:16 | 13:17 | 1 | 1 | 325 |
| Tiruchchirappalli Jn | TPJ | 13:40 | 13:45 | 5 | 1 | 336 |
| Manaparai | MPA | 14:10 | 14:11 | 1 | 1 | 373 |
| Dindigul Jn | DG | 14:48 | 14:50 | 2 | 1 | 431 |
| Kodaikkanal Road | KQN | 15:07 | 15:08 | 1 | 1 | 456 |
| Sholavandan | SDN | 15:22 | 15:23 | 1 | 1 | 475 |
| Kudalnagar | KON | 15:37 | 15:38 | 1 | 1 | 493 |
| Madurai Jn | MDU | 16:05 | 16:15 | 10 | 1 | 497 |
| Virudunagar Jn | VPT | 16:53 | 16:55 | 2 | 1 | 540 |
| Satur | SRT | 17:14 | 17:15 | 1 | 1 | 567 |
| Kovilpatti | CVP | 17:39 | 17:40 | 1 | 1 | 588 |
| Vanchi Maniyachchi Jn | MEJ | 18:45 | 19:25 | 40 | 1 | 624 |
| Milavittan | MVN | 19:44 | 19:45 | 1 | 1 | 648 |
| Tutimelur | TME | 19:49 | 19:50 | 1 | 1 | 654 |
| Tuticorin | TN | 20:30 | Destination | -- | 1 | 656 |
Typical classes for 16129 MS TN Link Express
Coach composition for 16129 MS TN Link Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Chennai Egmore (MS) to Tuticorin (TN) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 16129 MS TN Link Express
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Nearby stations on 16129 MS TN Link Express
On the Chennai Egmore → Tuticorin route
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Other terminals in the same city
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 16129 MS TN Link Express run every day of the week?▼
Yes. 16129 MS TN Link Express is scheduled to run daily between Chennai Egmore and Tuticorin. Always re-check for cancellations on the date you travel.
What time does 16129 MS TN Link Express leave Chennai Egmore and reach Tuticorin?▼
16129 MS TN Link Express is scheduled to depart Chennai Egmore (MS) at 08:25 and arrive Tuticorin (TN) at 20:30 the same day. Scheduled journey time is 12:05 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
What are the main stops on 16129 MS TN Link Express (Chennai Egmore to Tuticorin)?▼
16129 MS TN Link Express has 24 scheduled stations (22 intermediate). Notable stops include Tambaram, Chennai (TBM), Chengalpattu Junction (CGL), Villupuram Junction (VM), Vriddhachalam Junction (VRI), Tiruchchirappalli Junction (TPJ), Madurai Junction (MDU), Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction (MEJ), Tutimelur (TME). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 16129 MS TN Link Express halt at Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 40 minutes at Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction (MEJ), from 18:45 to 19:25 on day 1. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 16129 MS TN Link Express at Madurai Junction (MDU)?▼
Yes, Madurai Junction is a scheduled halt. 16129 MS TN Link Express is shown arriving at 16:05 and departing at 16:15 on day 1. Book the ticket with MDU as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 16129 MS TN Link Express from Chennai Egmore to Tuticorin?▼
Coach composition for this mail is not determined by category, so this page does not guess train-specific classes or rupee amounts. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking. Use the fare lookup for train 16129 from MS to TN, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Tuticorin to Chennai Egmore?▼
16130 TN MS Link Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Tuticorin (TN) back to Chennai Egmore (MS). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
How far is Chennai Egmore to Tuticorin on 16129?▼
16129 MS TN Link Express covers 656 km from Chennai Egmore (MS) to Tuticorin (TN) in a scheduled 12:05 hours, with 22 intermediate stops.
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About 16129 MS TN Link Express
16129 MS TN Link Express is a mail train operated by Indian Railways on the Chennai Egmore to Tuticorin route. The train runs daily with a journey time of 12:05 hours covering a distance of 656 km.
It has 24 stops, including Chennai Egmore, Tambaram, Chengalpattu Jn, Melmaruvathur, Tindivanam, Villupuram Jn and 18 more.
Check live running status before you travel. Platform numbers are not in this timetable snapshot and can change, so confirm on the station boards as well.
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