16348 TRIVANDRUM EXP Coach Position
16348 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
TRIVANDRUM EXP (16348) runs from MANGALORE CNTL to TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL in 13h 50m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16348 TRIVANDRUM EXP Today
Find the coach position of 16348 TRIVANDRUM 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 MANGALORE CNTL, TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16348 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.
16348 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 16348 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 16348:
| 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 16348 TRIVANDRUM 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 | 16348 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | TRIVANDRUM EXP |
| From | MANGALORE CNTL (MAQ) |
| To | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL (TVC) |
| Departure | 14:25 |
| Arrival | 04:15 |
| Duration | 13h 50m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANGALORE CNTL | MAQ | — | 14:25 | — | — |
| 2 | KUMBLA | KMQ | 14:53 | 14:54 | 1min | 34 km |
| 3 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2min | 46 km |
| 4 | KOTIKULAM | KQK | 15:14 | 15:15 | 1min | 56 km |
| 5 | KANHANGAD | KZE | 15:29 | 15:30 | 1min | 69 km |
| 6 | NILESHWAR | NLE | 15:39 | 15:40 | 1min | 79 km |
| 7 | CHARVATTUR | CHV | 15:49 | 15:50 | 1min | 84 km |
| 8 | TRIKARPUR | TKQ | 15:57 | 15:58 | 1min | 92 km |
| 9 | PAYYANUR | PAY | 16:08 | 16:10 | 2min | 98 km |
| 10 | ELIMALA | ELM | 16:16 | 16:17 | 1min | 103 km |
| 11 | PAYANGADI | PAZ | 16:24 | 16:25 | 1min | 110 km |
| 12 | KANNAPURAM | KPQ | 16:33 | 16:34 | 1min | 118 km |
| 13 | KANNUR | CAN | 16:52 | 16:55 | 3min | 132 km |
| 14 | THALASSERY | TLY | 17:13 | 17:15 | 2min | 153 km |
| 15 | MAHE | MAHE | 17:24 | 17:25 | 1min | 162 km |
| 16 | VADAKARA | BDJ | 17:38 | 17:40 | 2min | 175 km |
| 17 | QUILANDI | QLD | 17:59 | 18:00 | 1min | 197 km |
| 18 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 18:22 | 18:25 | 3min | 221 km |
| 19 | FEROK | FK | 18:39 | 18:40 | 1min | 231 km |
| 20 | VALLIKUNNU | VLI | 18:49 | 18:50 | 1min | 241 km |
| 21 | PARPANANGADI | PGI | 18:59 | 19:00 | 1min | 246 km |
| 22 | TANUR | TA | 19:07 | 19:08 | 1min | 254 km |
| 23 | TIRUR | TIR | 19:18 | 19:20 | 2min | 262 km |
| 24 | KUTTIPPURAM | KTU | 19:39 | 19:40 | 1min | 277 km |
| 25 | PATTAMBI | PTB | 19:59 | 20:00 | 1min | 296 km |
| 26 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 20:35 | 20:40 | 5min | 307 km |
| 27 | WADAKANCHERI | WKI | 21:07 | 21:08 | 1min | 323 km |
| 28 | THRISSUR | TCR | 21:25 | 21:28 | 3min | 340 km |
| 29 | IRINJALAKUDA | IJK | 21:52 | 21:53 | 1min | 364 km |
| 30 | CHALAKUDI | CKI | 22:00 | 22:01 | 1min | 370 km |
| 31 | ANGAMALI | AFK | 22:15 | 22:16 | 1min | 385 km |
| 32 | ALUVA | AWY | 22:38 | 22:40 | 2min | 394 km |
| 33 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 23:10 | 23:15 | 5min | 411 km |
| 34 | PIRAVAM ROAD | PVRD | 23:51 | 23:52 | 1min | 443 km |
| 35 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 00:25 | 00:28 | 3min | 474 km |
| 36 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 00:43 | 00:44 | 1min | 491 km |
| 37 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 00:53 | 00:54 | 1min | 499 km |
| 38 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 01:03 | 01:05 | 2min | 508 km |
| 39 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 01:16 | 01:17 | 1min | 521 km |
| 40 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 01:26 | 01:28 | 2min | 529 km |
| 41 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 02:17 | 02:20 | 3min | 569 km |
| 42 | PARAVUR | PVU | 02:32 | 02:33 | 1min | 581 km |
| 43 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 02:43 | 02:44 | 1min | 592 km |
| 44 | CHIRAYINKIL | CRY | 03:02 | 03:03 | 1min | 605 km |
| 45 | TRIVANDRUM PETTAI | TVP | 03:28 | 03:29 | 1min | 631 km |
| 46 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | 04:15 | 04:15 | — | 634 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16348 TRIVANDRUM 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 16348 TRIVANDRUM EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16348 at MANGALORE CNTL, 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 16348 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16348 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16348?
TRIVANDRUM EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.