06042 MAJN TVC SPECIAL Coach Position
06042 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MAJN TVC SPECIAL (06042) runs from MANGALORE JN to TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL in 13h 30m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 06042 MAJN TVC SPECIAL Today
Find the coach position of 06042 MAJN TVC 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 MANGALORE JN, TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 06042 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.
06042 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 06042 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 06042:
| 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 06042 MAJN TVC 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 | 06042 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MAJN TVC SPECIAL |
| From | MANGALORE JN (MAJN) |
| To | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL (TVC) |
| Departure | 15:15 |
| Arrival | 04:45 |
| Duration | 13h 30m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANGALORE JN | MAJN | — | 15:15 | — | — |
| 2 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 15:59 | 16:00 | 1min | 48 km |
| 3 | KANHANGAD | KZE | 16:19 | 16:20 | 1min | 71 km |
| 4 | PAYYANUR | PAY | 16:39 | 16:40 | 1min | 100 km |
| 5 | KANNUR | CAN | 17:12 | 17:15 | 3min | 133 km |
| 6 | THALASSERY | TLY | 17:34 | 17:35 | 1min | 154 km |
| 7 | VADAKARA | BDJ | 17:54 | 17:55 | 1min | 176 km |
| 8 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 18:37 | 18:40 | 3min | 222 km |
| 9 | TIRUR | TIR | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2min | 263 km |
| 10 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 20:50 | 21:00 | 10min | 308 km |
| 11 | THRISSUR | TCR | 21:45 | 21:48 | 3min | 341 km |
| 12 | ALUVA | AWY | 22:48 | 22:50 | 2min | 396 km |
| 13 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 23:25 | 23:30 | 5min | 413 km |
| 14 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 00:35 | 00:38 | 3min | 475 km |
| 15 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 00:53 | 00:54 | 1min | 493 km |
| 16 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 01:04 | 01:05 | 1min | 501 km |
| 17 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 01:15 | 01:17 | 2min | 510 km |
| 18 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 01:27 | 01:28 | 1min | 522 km |
| 19 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 01:38 | 01:40 | 2min | 530 km |
| 20 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 02:25 | 02:28 | 3min | 571 km |
| 21 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | 04:45 | 04:45 | — | 635 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 06042 MAJN TVC 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 06042 MAJN TVC SPECIAL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 06042 at MANGALORE JN, TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL 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 06042 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 06042 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 06042?
MAJN TVC SPECIAL offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.