12624 TVC MAS SF MAIL Coach Position
TVC MAS SF MAIL (12624) runs from TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL to MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL in 16h 45m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12624 TVC MAS SF MAIL Today
Find the coach position of 12624 TVC MAS SF MAIL — 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 TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12624 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.
How to Read 12624 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 12624:
| 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 12624 TVC MAS SF MAIL, 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 | 12624 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | TVC MAS SF MAIL |
| From | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL (TVC) |
| To | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| Departure | 15:00 |
| Arrival | 07:45 |
| Duration | 16h 45m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | — | 15:00 | — | — |
| 2 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 15:37 | 15:38 | 1min | 41 km |
| 3 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 16:02 | 16:05 | 3min | 65 km |
| 4 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 16:36 | 16:38 | 2min | 106 km |
| 5 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 16:47 | 16:48 | 1min | 114 km |
| 6 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 16:59 | 17:01 | 2min | 126 km |
| 7 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 17:10 | 17:11 | 1min | 135 km |
| 8 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 17:19 | 17:20 | 1min | 143 km |
| 9 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 17:47 | 17:50 | 3min | 161 km |
| 10 | THRIPPUNITHURA | TRTR | 18:44 | 18:45 | 1min | 211 km |
| 11 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 19:15 | 19:20 | 5min | 223 km |
| 12 | ALUVA | AWY | 19:40 | 19:42 | 2min | 240 km |
| 13 | ANGAMALI | AFK | 19:52 | 19:53 | 1min | 249 km |
| 14 | THRISSUR | TCR | 20:40 | 20:43 | 3min | 295 km |
| 15 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 22:17 | 22:20 | 3min | 372 km |
| 16 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 23:42 | 23:45 | 3min | 426 km |
| 17 | ERODE JN | ED | 01:25 | 01:30 | 5min | 527 km |
| 18 | SALEM JN | SA | 02:32 | 02:35 | 3min | 589 km |
| 19 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 05:18 | 05:20 | 2min | 793 km |
| 20 | AVADI | AVD | 06:33 | 06:35 | 2min | 901 km |
| 21 | PERAMBUR | PER | 07:03 | 07:05 | 2min | 917 km |
| 22 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | 07:45 | 07:45 | — | 922 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12624 TVC MAS SF MAIL?
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 12624 TVC MAS SF MAIL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12624 at TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL, MGR CHENNAI 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 12624 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12624 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12624?
TVC MAS SF MAIL offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.