16301 VENAD EXPRESS Coach Position
16301 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VENAD EXPRESS (16301) runs from SHORANUR JN to TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL in 07h 25m · classes: SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16301 VENAD EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 16301 VENAD EXPRESS — 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 SHORANUR JN, TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16301 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.
16301 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 16301 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 16301:
| 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 16301 VENAD EXPRESS, 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 | 16301 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VENAD EXPRESS |
| From | SHORANUR JN (SRR) |
| To | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL (TVC) |
| Departure | 14:35 |
| Arrival | 22:00 |
| Duration | 07h 25m |
| Classes | SL, EC |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | — | 14:35 | — | — |
| 2 | WADAKANCHERI | WKI | 14:55 | 14:56 | 1min | 17 km |
| 3 | THRISSUR | TCR | 15:11 | 15:16 | 5min | 33 km |
| 4 | IRINJALAKUDA | IJK | 15:34 | 15:35 | 1min | 57 km |
| 5 | CHALAKUDI | CKI | 15:41 | 15:42 | 1min | 63 km |
| 6 | ANGAMALI | AFK | 16:00 | 16:01 | 1min | 79 km |
| 7 | ALUVA | AWY | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2min | 88 km |
| 8 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 17:15 | 17:20 | 5min | 105 km |
| 9 | THRIPPUNITHURA | TRTR | 17:37 | 17:38 | 1min | 117 km |
| 10 | PIRAVAM ROAD | PVRD | 17:56 | 17:57 | 1min | 136 km |
| 11 | ETTUMANUR | ETM | 18:16 | 18:17 | 1min | 157 km |
| 12 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 18:27 | 18:30 | 3min | 167 km |
| 13 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 18:46 | 18:47 | 1min | 185 km |
| 14 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 18:55 | 18:56 | 1min | 193 km |
| 15 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 19:05 | 19:07 | 2min | 202 km |
| 16 | CHERIYANAD | CYN | 19:12 | 19:13 | 1min | 208 km |
| 17 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 19:18 | 19:19 | 1min | 214 km |
| 18 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2min | 222 km |
| 19 | KARUNAGAPALLI | KPY | 19:45 | 19:46 | 1min | 236 km |
| 20 | SASTHANKOTTA | STKT | 19:55 | 19:56 | 1min | 243 km |
| 21 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 20:15 | 20:18 | 3min | 263 km |
| 22 | MAYYANAD | MYY | 20:25 | 20:26 | 1min | 272 km |
| 23 | PARAVUR | PVU | 20:31 | 20:32 | 1min | 275 km |
| 24 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 20:42 | 20:43 | 1min | 286 km |
| 25 | KADAKAVUR | KVU | 20:53 | 20:54 | 1min | 296 km |
| 26 | CHIRAYINKIL | CRY | 21:00 | 21:01 | 1min | 299 km |
| 27 | TRIVANDRUM PETTAI | TVP | 21:24 | 21:25 | 1min | 325 km |
| 28 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | 22:00 | 22:00 | — | 327 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16301 VENAD EXPRESS?
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 16301 VENAD EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16301 at SHORANUR 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 16301 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16301 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16301?
VENAD EXPRESS offers SL, EC classes.