01162 VLNK LTT SPECIAL Coach Position
01162 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VLNK LTT SPECIAL (01162) runs from VELANKANNI to LOKMANYA TILAK TERM in 35h 25m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 01162 VLNK LTT SPECIAL Today
Find the coach position of 01162 VLNK LTT SPECIAL — the order in which coaches like S1, S2, B1, B2, A1, M1, GEN, SLR are arranged in the rake from the engine — along with the platform number at VELANKANNI, LOKMANYA TILAK TERM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 01162 is published on the live chart approximately 4 hours before departure.
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Coach order is fixed by the rake; coach positions and platform numbers become accurate ~4 hrs before departure when Indian Railways prepares the chart.
01162 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 01162 Coach Position
On the live chart, coaches are listed in order from engine → brake van. The first coach after the loco is usually SLR/EOG, followed by general (GEN), sleeper (S1–S11), 3AC (B1–B3), 2AC (A1–A2), 1AC (H1), pantry car (PC), and another SLR at the rear. Coach codes you'll see for 01162:
| Code | Class | Typical Position |
|---|---|---|
| H1, HA1 | 1AC — First AC | Near engine (premium, fewest coaches) |
| A1, A2, A3 | 2AC — Second AC Two-Tier | Front-middle of rake |
| B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 3AC — Third AC Three-Tier | Middle of rake |
| M1, M2 | 3E — 3AC Economy | Middle of rake (newer coaches) |
| S1, S2 … S11 | SL — Sleeper Class | Middle to rear of rake |
| C1, C2 … C8 | CC — AC Chair Car (Shatabdi/Vande Bharat/Tejas) | Most coaches in the rake |
| D1, D2 … D14 | 2S — Second Seating (Jan Shatabdi/Intercity) | Most coaches in the rake |
| E1, E2 | EC — Executive Chair Car | Centre of rake (premium chair) |
| GEN, GS, UR | 2S General — Unreserved | Either end (next to SLR) |
| SLR, EOG | Brake Van / Power Car (luggage + disabled berth) | Both ends of the rake |
| PC, RA | Pantry Car / Catering | Centre (where AC + sleeper meet) |
Tip: For 01162 VLNK LTT SPECIAL, check the live chart 4 hours before departure to see which platform side the engine will be — this tells you whether to walk towards the front or rear of the platform to reach your coach quickly.
Train Details
| Train Number | 01162 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VLNK LTT SPECIAL |
| From | VELANKANNI (VLNK) |
| To | LOKMANYA TILAK TERM (LTT) |
| Departure | 05:15 |
| Arrival | 16:40 |
| Duration | 35h 25m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Wed, Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VELANKANNI | VLNK | — | 05:15 | — | — |
| 2 | NAGAPPATTINAM | NGT | 05:30 | 05:35 | 5min | 11 km |
| 3 | MAYILADUTURAI JN | MV | 07:40 | 07:42 | 2min | 68 km |
| 4 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 11:20 | 11:30 | 10min | 190 km |
| 5 | TIRUVANNAMALAI | TNM | 12:30 | 12:32 | 2min | 257 km |
| 6 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 14:50 | 15:00 | 10min | 350 km |
| 7 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 17:40 | 17:50 | 10min | 483 km |
| 8 | RAZAMPETA | RJP | 18:48 | 18:50 | 2min | 557 km |
| 9 | CUDDAPAH - KADAPA | HX | 19:38 | 19:40 | 2min | 608 km |
| 10 | YERRAGUNTLA | YA | 20:08 | 20:10 | 2min | 647 km |
| 11 | TADIPATRI | TU | 21:08 | 21:10 | 2min | 716 km |
| 12 | GOOTY JN | GY | 22:03 | 22:05 | 2min | 764 km |
| 13 | GUNTAKAL JN | GTL | 23:00 | 23:10 | 10min | 793 km |
| 14 | ADONI | AD | 00:03 | 00:05 | 2min | 844 km |
| 15 | MANTRALAYAM ROAD | MALM | 00:43 | 00:45 | 2min | 885 km |
| 16 | RAICHUR | RC | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2min | 913 km |
| 17 | YADGIR | YG | 02:28 | 02:30 | 2min | 982 km |
| 18 | WADI | WADI | 04:40 | 04:45 | 5min | 1021 km |
| 19 | KALABURAGI JUNCTION | KLBG | 05:05 | 05:10 | 5min | 1058 km |
| 20 | SOLAPUR JN | SUR | 06:50 | 06:55 | 5min | 1171 km |
| 21 | DAUND JN | DD | 09:45 | 09:50 | 5min | 1358 km |
| 22 | PUNE JN | PUNE | 11:25 | 11:30 | 5min | 1434 km |
| 23 | LONAVALA | LNL | 12:42 | 12:45 | 3min | 1497 km |
| 24 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 14:20 | 14:23 | 3min | 1572 km |
| 25 | THANE | TNA | 14:42 | 14:45 | 3min | 1592 km |
| 26 | LOKMANYA TILAK TERM | LTT | 16:40 | 16:40 | — | 1609 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 01162 VLNK LTT SPECIAL?
Coach position (S1, B2, A1, M1…) is fixed by the rake composition and shown on the live chart from about 4 hours before departure. The chart view shows engine direction, coach order and platform position.
Which platform does 01162 VLNK LTT SPECIAL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 01162 at VELANKANNI, LOKMANYA TILAK TERM and intermediate stops are published along with the rake composition. The platform list above shows the latest platform number for every halt on this train's route. Platforms can change at short notice — always confirm on the station display board.
Does 01162 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 01162 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 01162?
VLNK LTT SPECIAL offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.