When is the chart prepared for 16333 VRL TVC EXP?

The first reservation chart for 16333 is prepared about 4 hours before the train's scheduled departure from the originating station. A second chart (if any) is prepared 30 minutes before departure. After the first chart, coach position, seat numbers and platform get confirmed and waitlisted tickets are auto-upgraded.

🚆 Coach Position · Train 16333

16333 VRL TVC EXP Coach Position

Q: How do I find my coach position in 16333 VRL TVC EXP?

Coach position for 16333 (S1, B2, A1, M1…) is fixed by the rake composition and shown on the live chart from about 4 hours before departure. Ghumo's chart view shows engine direction, coach order and platform position.

16333 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.

VRL TVC EXP (16333) runs from VERAVAL to TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL in 45h 05m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.

06:55

Departs VRL

04:00

Arrives TVC

Stops

Classes

Coach Position & Platform Number of 16333 VRL TVC EXP Today

Find the coach position of 16333 VRL TVC EXP — 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 VERAVAL, TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16333 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.

16333 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van

Latest rake composition for 16333 VRL TVC EXP.

LPR #1

GEN #2

GEN #3

SL #4

SL #5

SL #6

SL #7

SL #8

PC #9

SL #10

2A #11

2A #12

3A #13

3A #14

3A #15

3A #16

3E #17

3E #18

3E #19

GEN #20

GEN #21

LPR #22

← Front (engine end) 22 coaches Rear end →

Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).

Platform Number for 16333 at Each Station

Platform (PF) at which 16333 VRL TVC EXP halts, along the VERAVAL → TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL route.

#	Station	Platform
1	VRL	PF 2
5	KSD	PF 1
10	JND	PF 1
14	NUD	—
17	GDL	PF 1
20	BKNG	PF 1
21	RJT	PF 4
28	WKR	PF 2
38	SUNR	PF 2
49	VG	PF 2
61	ADI	PF 5
74	ANND	PF 4
82	BRC	PF 1
95	AKV	PF 2
106	ST	PF 4
111	NVS	PF 2
120	BL	PF 3
125	VAPI	PF 2
134	BOR	PF 3
142	BSR	PF 7
146	BIRD	PF 3
155	PNVL	PF 7
168	MNI	PF 2
176	KHED	PF 2
186	RN	PF 1
199	KUDL	PF 2
205	KRMI	PF 1
209	MAO	PF 4
214	KAWR	PF 1
216	ANKL	PF 1
226	BYNR	—
229	KUDA	PF 1
231	UD	PF 2
240	MAJN	PF 3
246	KGQ	PF 1
250	KZE	PF 1
255	PAY	PF 2
258	KPQ	PF 2
262	CAN	PF 3
266	TLY	PF 2
271	BDJ	PF 1
276	QLD	PF 2
281	CLT	PF 1
283	FK	PF 1
286	PGI	PF 2
288	TIR	PF 3
290	KTU	PF 2
292	PTB	PF 2
294	SRR	PF 5
301	TCR	PF 1
312	AWY	PF 1
315	ERN	PF 2
328	KTYM	PF 2
331	TRVL	PF 3
332	CNGR	PF 1
334	MVLK	PF 3
341	QLN	PF 1
357	TVP	PF 1
358	TVC	—

Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.

How to Read 16333 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 16333:

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 16333 VRL TVC EXP, 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	16333
Train Name	VRL TVC EXP
From	VERAVAL (VRL)
To	TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL (TVC)
Departure	06:55
Arrival	04:00
Duration	45h 05m
Classes	2A, 3A, 3E, SL
Type	MAIL_EXPRESS
Running Days	Thu

Route & Stops

#	Station	Code	Arrival	Departure	Halt	Distance
1	VERAVAL	VRL	—	06:55	—	—
2	KESHOD	KSD	07:31	07:32	1min	47 km
3	JUNAGADH JN	JND	07:56	07:58	2min	82 km
4	NAVAGADH	NUD	08:44	08:45	1min	114 km
5	GONDAL	GDL	09:25	09:26	1min	144 km
6	BHAKTI NAGAR	BKNG	10:29	10:30	1min	179 km
7	RAJKOT JN	RJT	10:45	10:55	10min	185 km
8	WANKANER JN	WKR	11:33	11:35	2min	227 km
9	SURENDRANAGAR	SUNR	12:47	12:49	2min	301 km
10	VIRAMGAM JN	VG	14:05	14:07	2min	367 km
11	AHMEDABAD JN	ADI	15:15	15:25	10min	432 km
12	ANAND JN	ANND	16:41	16:43	2min	496 km
13	VADODARA JN	BRC	17:17	17:22	5min	532 km
14	ANKLESHWAR JN	AKV	18:24	18:26	2min	611 km
15	SURAT	ST	19:24	19:34	10min	661 km
16	NAVSARI	NVS	19:53	19:55	2min	690 km
17	VALSAD	BL	20:23	20:25	2min	729 km
18	VAPI	VAPI	20:53	20:55	2min	753 km
19	BOISAR	BOR	21:38	21:40	2min	825 km
20	VASAI ROAD	BSR	22:25	22:30	5min	876 km
21	BHIWANDI ROAD	BIRD	23:08	23:10	2min	903 km
22	PANVEL	PNVL	23:52	23:55	3min	943 km
23	MANGAON	MNI	01:24	01:26	2min	1080 km
24	KHED	KHED	02:40	02:42	2min	1158 km
25	RATNAGIRI	RN	04:20	04:25	5min	1305 km
26	KUDAL	KUDL	06:24	06:26	2min	1500 km
27	KARMALI	KRMI	07:50	07:52	2min	1600 km
28	MADGAON (GOA)	MAO	08:50	09:00	10min	1640 km
29	KARWAR	KAWR	09:58	10:00	2min	1722 km
30	ANKOLA	ANKL	10:20	10:22	2min	1761 km
31	BYNDOOR MOOKAMBIKA RD	BYNR	11:56	11:58	2min	1897 km
32	KUNDAPURA	KUDA	12:32	12:34	2min	1944 km
33	UDUPI	UD	13:00	13:02	2min	1989 km
34	MANGALORE JN	MAJN	15:10	15:15	5min	2070 km
35	KASARAGOD	KGQ	15:54	15:55	1min	2121 km
36	KANHANGAD	KZE	16:14	16:15	1min	2144 km
37	PAYYANUR	PAY	16:34	16:35	1min	2174 km
38	KANNAPURAM	KPQ	16:49	16:50	1min	2193 km
39	KANNUR	CAN	17:07	17:10	3min	2207 km
40	THALASSERY	TLY	17:29	17:30	1min	2228 km
41	VADAKARA	BDJ	17:49	17:50	1min	2250 km
42	QUILANDI	QLD	18:09	18:10	1min	2272 km
43	KOZHIKODE	CLT	18:32	18:35	3min	2296 km
44	FEROK	FK	18:49	18:50	1min	2306 km
45	PARPANANGADI	PGI	19:09	19:10	1min	2321 km
46	TIRUR	TIR	19:23	19:25	2min	2337 km
47	KUTTIPPURAM	KTU	19:49	19:50	1min	2352 km
48	PATTAMBI	PTB	20:09	20:10	1min	2371 km
49	SHORANUR JN	SRR	20:55	21:00	5min	2382 km
50	THRISSUR	TCR	21:35	21:38	3min	2415 km
51	ALUVA	AWY	22:28	22:30	2min	2470 km
52	ERNAKULAM TOWN	ERN	22:55	23:00	5min	2487 km
53	KOTTAYAM	KTYM	00:07	00:10	3min	2549 km
54	TIRUVALLA	TRVL	00:39	00:40	1min	2574 km
55	CHENGANNUR	CNGR	00:50	00:52	2min	2583 km
56	MAVELIKARA	MVLK	01:03	01:04	1min	2596 km
57	KOLLAM JN	QLN	01:57	02:00	3min	2645 km
58	TRIVANDRUM PETTAI	TVP	02:59	03:00	1min	2707 km
59	TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL	TVC	04:00	04:00	—	2709 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my coach position in 16333 VRL TVC EXP?

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 16333 VRL TVC EXP arrive on?

Platform numbers for 16333 at VERAVAL, 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 16333 have a pantry car?

Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16333 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.

What classes are available on 16333?

VRL TVC EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.