16364 VLNK ERS EXPRESS Coach Position
16364 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VLNK ERS EXPRESS (16364) runs from VELANKANNI to ERNAKULAM JN in 16h 10m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16364 VLNK ERS EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 16364 VLNK ERS 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 VELANKANNI, ERNAKULAM JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16364 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.
16364 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 16364 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 16364:
| 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 16364 VLNK ERS 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 | 16364 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VLNK ERS EXPRESS |
| From | VELANKANNI (VLNK) |
| To | ERNAKULAM JN (ERS) |
| Departure | 19:45 |
| Arrival | 11:55 |
| Duration | 16h 10m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | — |
| Running Days | Thu |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VELANKANNI | VLNK | — | 19:45 | — | — |
| 2 | NAGAPPATTINAM | NGT | 20:10 | 20:20 | 10min | 11 km |
| 3 | THIRUVARUR JN | TVR | 20:53 | 20:55 | 2min | 34 km |
| 4 | THANJAVUR | TJ | 22:08 | 22:10 | 2min | 88 km |
| 5 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 23:25 | 23:30 | 5min | 138 km |
| 6 | DINDIGUL JN | DG | 00:25 | 00:30 | 5min | 233 km |
| 7 | MADURAI JN | MDU | 01:20 | 01:25 | 5min | 299 km |
| 8 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 02:03 | 02:05 | 2min | 342 km |
| 9 | SIVAKASI | SVKS | 02:28 | 02:30 | 2min | 366 km |
| 10 | RAJAPALAYAM | RJPM | 02:53 | 02:55 | 2min | 394 km |
| 11 | SANKARANKOVIL | SNKL | 03:18 | 03:20 | 2min | 427 km |
| 12 | KADAYANALLUR | KDNL | 03:43 | 03:45 | 2min | 448 km |
| 13 | TENKASI JN | TSI | 04:00 | 04:02 | 2min | 464 km |
| 14 | SENGOTTAI | SCT | 04:30 | 04:40 | 10min | 472 km |
| 15 | TENMALAI | TML | 05:38 | 05:40 | 2min | 500 km |
| 16 | PUNALUR | PUU | 06:45 | 06:50 | 5min | 521 km |
| 17 | AUVANESWSAREM | AVS | 07:03 | 07:05 | 2min | 529 km |
| 18 | KOTTARAKARA | KKZ | 07:13 | 07:15 | 2min | 541 km |
| 19 | KUNDARA | KUV | 07:23 | 07:25 | 2min | 552 km |
| 20 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 08:10 | 08:20 | 10min | 565 km |
| 21 | SASTHANKOTTA | STKT | 08:38 | 08:39 | 1min | 585 km |
| 22 | KARUNAGAPALLI | KPY | 08:48 | 08:49 | 1min | 592 km |
| 23 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 09:03 | 09:05 | 2min | 606 km |
| 24 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 09:13 | 09:14 | 1min | 614 km |
| 25 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 09:25 | 09:27 | 2min | 626 km |
| 26 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 09:38 | 09:39 | 1min | 635 km |
| 27 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 09:47 | 09:48 | 1min | 643 km |
| 28 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 10:04 | 10:07 | 3min | 661 km |
| 29 | ERNAKULAM JN | ERS | 11:55 | 11:55 | — | 721 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16364 VLNK ERS 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 16364 VLNK ERS EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16364 at VELANKANNI, ERNAKULAM JN 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 16364 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16364 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16364?
VLNK ERS EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.