16526 KANYAKUMARI EXP Coach Position
16526 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
KANYAKUMARI EXP (16526) runs from KRISHNARAJAPURAM to KANYAKUMARI in 18h 14m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16526 KANYAKUMARI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 16526 KANYAKUMARI 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 KRISHNARAJAPURAM, KANYAKUMARI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16526 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.
16526 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 16526 KANYAKUMARI EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 16526 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 16526 KANYAKUMARI EXP halts, along the KRISHNARAJAPURAM → KANYAKUMARI route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBC | PF 3 | |
| 2 | BNC | PF 2 | |
| 6 | KJM | PF 2 | |
| 9 | WFD | PF 2 | |
| 11 | MLO | PF 4 | |
| 15 | BWT | PF 4 | |
| 20 | KPN | PF 1 | |
| 26 | TPT | PF 2 | |
| 41 | SA | PF 4 | |
| 48 | ED | — | |
| 54 | TUP | PF 1 | |
| 62 | CBE | PF 2 | |
| 70 | PGT | PF 1 | |
| 74 | OTP | PF 2 | |
| 80 | WKI | PF 1 | |
| 83 | TCR | PF 1 | |
| 85 | PUK | PF 1 | |
| 87 | IJK | PF 2 | |
| 88 | CKI | PF 1 | |
| 92 | AFK | PF 1 | |
| 94 | AWY | PF 1 | |
| 97 | ERN | PF 2 | |
| 100 | TRTR | PF 2 | |
| 104 | PVRD | PF 2 | |
| 110 | KTYM | PF 2 | |
| 112 | CGY | PF 3 | |
| 113 | TRVL | PF 3 | |
| 114 | CNGR | PF 1 | |
| 116 | MVLK | PF 3 | |
| 117 | KYJ | PF 4 | |
| 119 | KPY | PF 2 | |
| 120 | STKT | PF 1 | |
| 123 | QLN | PF 1 | |
| 126 | PVU | PF 3 | |
| 129 | VAK | PF 2 | |
| 131 | KVU | PF 3 | |
| 132 | CRY | PF 1 | |
| 136 | KZK | PF 1 | |
| 139 | TVP | PF 1 | |
| 140 | TVC | — | |
| 143 | NYY | — | |
| 146 | PASA | PF 1 | |
| 148 | KZT | — | |
| 150 | ERL | PF 3 | |
| 153 | NCJ | — | |
| 154 | CAPE | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 16526 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 16526:
| 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 16526 KANYAKUMARI 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 | 16526 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | KANYAKUMARI EXP |
| From | KRISHNARAJAPURAM (KJM) |
| To | KANYAKUMARI (CAPE) |
| Departure | 20:36 |
| Arrival | 14:50 |
| Duration | 18h 14m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KRISHNARAJAPURAM | KJM | — | 20:36 | — | — |
| 2 | WHITEFIELD | WFD | 20:45 | 20:46 | 1min | 9 km |
| 3 | MALUR | MLO | 21:01 | 21:02 | 1min | 29 km |
| 4 | BANGARAPET | BWT | 21:22 | 21:24 | 2min | 56 km |
| 5 | KUPPAM | KPN | 21:49 | 21:50 | 1min | 90 km |
| 6 | TIRUPATTUR JN | TPT | 22:54 | 22:55 | 1min | 141 km |
| 7 | SALEM JN | SA | 00:22 | 00:25 | 3min | 254 km |
| 8 | ERODE JN | ED | 01:20 | 01:25 | 5min | 316 km |
| 9 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 02:08 | 02:10 | 2min | 366 km |
| 10 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 02:57 | 03:00 | 3min | 417 km |
| 11 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 04:15 | 04:20 | 5min | 472 km |
| 12 | OTTAPPALAM | OTP | 04:44 | 04:45 | 1min | 503 km |
| 13 | WADAKANCHERI | WKI | 05:19 | 05:20 | 1min | 532 km |
| 14 | THRISSUR | TCR | 05:40 | 05:43 | 3min | 549 km |
| 15 | PUDUKAD | PUK | 05:57 | 05:58 | 1min | 562 km |
| 16 | IRINJALAKUDA | IJK | 06:10 | 06:11 | 1min | 572 km |
| 17 | CHALAKUDI | CKI | 06:17 | 06:18 | 1min | 579 km |
| 18 | ANGAMALI | AFK | 06:35 | 06:36 | 1min | 594 km |
| 19 | ALUVA | AWY | 06:48 | 06:50 | 2min | 603 km |
| 20 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 07:10 | 07:15 | 5min | 620 km |
| 21 | THRIPPUNITHURA | TRTR | 07:33 | 07:34 | 1min | 632 km |
| 22 | PIRAVAM ROAD | PVRD | 07:53 | 07:54 | 1min | 651 km |
| 23 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 08:22 | 08:25 | 3min | 682 km |
| 24 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 08:40 | 08:41 | 1min | 700 km |
| 25 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 08:50 | 08:51 | 1min | 708 km |
| 26 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 09:00 | 09:02 | 2min | 717 km |
| 27 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 09:13 | 09:14 | 1min | 729 km |
| 28 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 09:24 | 09:26 | 2min | 737 km |
| 29 | KARUNAGAPALLI | KPY | 09:40 | 09:41 | 1min | 751 km |
| 30 | SASTHANKOTTA | STKT | 09:50 | 09:51 | 1min | 758 km |
| 31 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 10:10 | 10:13 | 3min | 778 km |
| 32 | PARAVUR | PVU | 10:25 | 10:26 | 1min | 790 km |
| 33 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 10:37 | 10:38 | 1min | 802 km |
| 34 | KADAKAVUR | KVU | 10:48 | 10:49 | 1min | 811 km |
| 35 | CHIRAYINKIL | CRY | 10:54 | 10:55 | 1min | 814 km |
| 36 | KAZHAKUTTAM | KZK | 11:10 | 11:11 | 1min | 829 km |
| 37 | TRIVANDRUM PETTAI | TVP | 11:24 | 11:25 | 1min | 840 km |
| 38 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | 11:50 | 11:55 | 5min | 843 km |
| 39 | NEYYATTINKARA | NYY | 12:19 | 12:20 | 1min | 860 km |
| 40 | PARASSALA | PASA | 12:34 | 12:35 | 1min | 872 km |
| 41 | KULITTHURAI | KZT | 12:44 | 12:45 | 1min | 880 km |
| 42 | ERANIEL | ERL | 13:04 | 13:05 | 1min | 895 km |
| 43 | NAGERCOIL JN | NCJ | 13:40 | 13:43 | 3min | 914 km |
| 44 | KANYAKUMARI | CAPE | 14:50 | 14:50 | — | 929 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16526 KANYAKUMARI 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 16526 KANYAKUMARI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16526 at KRISHNARAJAPURAM, KANYAKUMARI 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 16526 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16526 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16526?
KANYAKUMARI EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.