Andaman Express 16032 Train Schedule

ANDAMAN EXPRESS (16032) runs from Vaishno Devi Katra to Chennai. It departs from Vaishno Devi Katra station (SVDK) at 22:30 from platform 3 and arrives at Chennai Central station (MAS) at 07:00 on platform 7. ANDAMAN EXPRESS takes 72 hrs to cover the distance of 2877 km between Vaishno Devi Katra and Chennai. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 39.958333333333336 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Final chart for ANDAMAN EXPRESS is prepared at Vaishno Devi Katra usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

ANDAMAN EXPRESS starts from Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) at 22:30, reaches Jammu Tawi (JAT) at 00:15, New Delhi (NDLS) at 13:35, Delhi H Nizamuddin (NZM) at 14:11, Gwalior Jn (GWL) at 19:40, Bhopal Jn (BPL) at 02:10, Nagpur (NGP) at 09:00 and Vijayawada Jn (BZA) at 20:35. It arrives at Chennai Central on fourth day at 07:00. It stops at 450 stations in its route between Vaishno Devi Katra and Chennai Central. Passengers use 16032 ANDAMAN EXPRESS to travel mostly from Vaishno Devi Katra to Delhi, Jammu Tawi to Nagpur, Vaishno Devi Katra to Agra, Vaishno Devi Katra to Gwalior and Jammu Tawi to Jhansi.

ANDAMAN EXPRESS runs with an ICF Rake and has a total of 19 coaches. It has 5 second seating unreserved coaches, 1 second ac coach, 3 third ac coaches and 8 sleeper coaches. The full coach composition is:

Engine--SLR--GS--GS--GS--A1--B1--B2--B3--S1--S2--S3--S4--S5--S6--S7--S8--GS--GS--SLR

Vaishno Devi is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu region). Vaishno Devi temple is one of the most popular religious spot in India. More than 10 million pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi every year. The temple is located on a 2800 ft high Trikuta Mountain. To go to Vaishno Devi, you first go to Jammu (a major railway head in North India). From Jammu, travel by road to Katra - 50 km. Katra serves as the base camp for pilgrims who visit Vaishno Devi. At Katra, one has to register for the Yatra. Around Katra, there are many caves where Devis (Goddesses) and Devatas (Gods) of Hindu mythology prefer to stay. Also one can visit Shiv Khori Gufa - some 4 hours drive on dusty and rough road. The cave is more than 150 mts long and there is a Svayambhu Lingum, which constantly baths in a milky lime fluid dripping from the ceiling. The route from Jammu to Shiv Khori is full of beautiful and picturesque mountains, waterfalls and lakes. Nearest airport from Vaishno Devi is in Jammu, just 34 km away.

The city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, formely known as Madras, India and the headquarters of the Southern Railway Zone, is a major rail transport hub in the country. Chennai Central Railway Station designed in British colonial style by architect Henry Irwin and also known as the Gateway to the South. It is one of the most important railway hubs in South India and stands as one of the busiest in the nation. The next station to Chennai Central, Basin Bridge Junction, is the railway junction where three different lines meet. Chennai has an international airport Chennai International Airport. It is the fourth busiest airport in India and 47th busiest airport in Asia. Chennai is the land of beautiful temples, and reels in tourists from different corners of the world. There is of course Mahabalipuram (nicknamed Mahabs), which displays Dravidian architecture on monuments, right by the beach side. Kapaleeshwar Temple is a wondrous temple to take a peek into. This Shiva temple was also constructed in the 7th century. Chennai is known for its delicacies: dosas and idlis. A place to get some great tasting South Indian food is the 'Adyar Anand Bhavan,' known for serving pure, delicious vegetarian goodness. To capture the diverse cultures of South India, Chennai has an authentic heritage home called 'Dakshichitra.' There are many cool exhibitions showcasing dance, art, craft activities, and much more. Some of the places to visit in Chennai Vandalur Zoo, Known to be one of Asia's largest open-air zoos, the Besant Nagar Beach, or Elliots Beach, but referred to as 'Bessie' and a mysterious and potentially eerie spot known as the 'Broken Bridge' lies just a bit beyond the beach. Pondy Bazaar and T Nagar are popular bazaar for shopping.