| Puducherry–Kanniyakumari Weekly Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Operator: | Southern Railway zone |
| Start: | (PDY) |
| Stops: | 21 |
| End: | (CAPE) |
| Distance: | 700km (400miles) |
| Journey Time: | 15h 30m |
| Frequency: | Weekly |
| Class: | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | No |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation: | Enlarged windows |
| Entertainment: | No |
| Baggage: | Below the seats |
| Other Facilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | 1 ICF coach |
| Electrification: | Yes |
| Trainnumber: | 16861/16862 |
| Speed: | 45km/h, including halts |
The Puducherry–Kanniyakumari Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 16861/16862 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] It is the first express train that ran on the gauge converted route of Manamadurai–Virudhunagar line. Later Silambu Express extended from Karaikudi Junction via this route till .
The 16861/Puducherry–Kanniyakumari Weekly Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 700 km in 15h 30m. The 16862/Kanniyakumari–Puducherry Weekly Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 700 km in 15h 30m.