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Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table

Thiruvananthapuram–Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express Launched: This new non-AC train has been designed to provide affordable and high-quality service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category.

2 min readUpdated: Jan 23, 2026 07:13 AM IST

During it journey between Thiruvananthapuram and Tambaram, this new Amrit Bharat Express train will halt at 15 stations.

Thiruvananthapuram–Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express: During it journey between Thiruvananthapuram and Tambaram, this new Amrit Bharat Express train will halt at 15 stations. (Image: Ministry of Railways/File)

Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express train launch: A new Amrit Bharat Express train service will soon start its operation on Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram route. This new non-AC train has been designed to provide affordable and high-quality service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category. The train will pass through key cities across Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, Route

The Thiruvananthapuram Central-Tambaram-Thiruvananthapuram Central Amrit Bharat Express will operate as train number 16122/16121. The train will run via Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Srirangam.

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Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram Amrit Bharat train: Stoppages

During it journey between Thiruvananthapuram and Tambaram, this new Amrit Bharat Express train will halt at 15 stations. These are: Kulitturai, Nagercoil Town, Valliyur, Tirunelveli, Satur, Kovilpatti, Virudunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Srirangam, Ariyalur, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.

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Thiruvananthapuram Central–Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express: Frequency, Composition

The Thiruvananthapuram Central–Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express will run as a weekly service. The train will run from Thiruvananthapuram Central every Thursday while from Tambaram, it will depart every Wednesday.

Thiruvananthapuram Central–Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express train time table

Train number 16122 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express will leave Thiruvananthapuram Central at 10:40 hrs on Thursday and arrive at Tambaram at 23:45 hrs, the same day. In the return direction, train number 16121 Tambaram-Thiruvananthapuram Central Amrit Bharat Express will depart Tambaram at 17:30 hrs on Wednesday to reach Thiruvananthapuram Central at 08:00 hrs on Thursday.

This train service will further enhance inter-state mobility between Kerala and Tamil Nadu and will be a boon for the people of southern districts of Tamil Nadu, supporting trade, healthcare, education, and tourism.

Weekly Service: Bi-directional Amrit Bharat Express between Tambaram and Thiruvananthapuram Central

16121

Tambaram → Thiruvananthapuram Central

Departure: 17:30 (Wednesday)

Arrival: 08:00 (Thursday)

Via: Tambaram

16122

Thiruvananthapuram Central → Tambaram

Departure: 23:45 (Thursday)

Arrival: 10:40 (Thursday)

Via: Thiruvananthapuram Central

Commercial Stoppages En-Route

Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Ariyalur, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Kovilpatti, Satur, Tirunelveli, Valliyur, Nagercoil Town, Kulitturai

Frequency & Schedule

Frequency: Weekly 16121 (Tambaram): Wednesday Departure 16122 (Thiruvananthapuram Central): Thursday Departure

Maintenance & Operations

Maintenance: PM: Tambaram with RBPC Catering: Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli CTS: Tiruchirappalli Rake: By utilizing the LIE over rake of 16107/16108 Tambaram - Santragachi Amrit Bharat Express

Note: This is a weekly service connecting Tamil Nadu's Tambaram with Kerala's capital, serving major cities including Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Tirunelveli, and Nagercoil.

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Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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