16605 ERNAD EXPRESS Coach Position
16605 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
ERNAD EXPRESS (16605) runs from MANGALORE CNTL to TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL in 13h 55m · classes: SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16605 ERNAD EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 16605 ERNAD 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 MANGALORE CNTL, TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16605 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.
16605 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 16605 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 16605:
| 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 16605 ERNAD 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 | 16605 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | ERNAD EXPRESS |
| From | MANGALORE CNTL (MAQ) |
| To | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL (TVC) |
| Departure | 07:20 |
| Arrival | 21:15 |
| Duration | 13h 55m |
| Classes | SL, EC |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANGALORE CNTL | MAQ | — | 07:20 | — | — |
| 2 | MANJESHWAR | MJS | 07:39 | 07:40 | 1min | 17 km |
| 3 | KUMBLA | KMQ | 07:54 | 07:55 | 1min | 34 km |
| 4 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 08:04 | 08:05 | 1min | 46 km |
| 5 | KANHANGAD | KZE | 08:24 | 08:25 | 1min | 69 km |
| 6 | NILESHWAR | NLE | 08:34 | 08:35 | 1min | 79 km |
| 7 | CHARVATTUR | CHV | 08:44 | 08:45 | 1min | 84 km |
| 8 | PAYYANUR | PAY | 08:59 | 09:00 | 1min | 98 km |
| 9 | PAYANGADI | PAZ | 09:10 | 09:11 | 1min | 110 km |
| 10 | VALAPATTANAM | VAPM | 09:19 | 09:20 | 1min | 125 km |
| 11 | KANNUR | CAN | 09:32 | 09:35 | 3min | 132 km |
| 12 | THALASSERY | TLY | 09:54 | 09:55 | 1min | 153 km |
| 13 | MAHE | MAHE | 10:04 | 10:05 | 1min | 162 km |
| 14 | VADAKARA | BDJ | 10:19 | 10:20 | 1min | 175 km |
| 15 | PAYYOLI | PYOL | 10:26 | 10:27 | 1min | 184 km |
| 16 | QUILANDI | QLD | 10:39 | 10:40 | 1min | 197 km |
| 17 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 11:07 | 11:10 | 3min | 221 km |
| 18 | FEROK | FK | 11:24 | 11:25 | 1min | 231 km |
| 19 | VALLIKUNNU | VLI | 11:34 | 11:35 | 1min | 241 km |
| 20 | PARPANANGADI | PGI | 11:44 | 11:45 | 1min | 246 km |
| 21 | TANUR | TA | 11:54 | 11:55 | 1min | 254 km |
| 22 | TIRUR | TIR | 12:08 | 12:10 | 2min | 262 km |
| 23 | KUTTIPPURAM | KTU | 12:29 | 12:30 | 1min | 277 km |
| 24 | PATTAMBI | PTB | 12:49 | 12:50 | 1min | 296 km |
| 25 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 13:25 | 13:30 | 5min | 307 km |
| 26 | THRISSUR | TCR | 14:27 | 14:30 | 3min | 340 km |
| 27 | CHALAKUDI | CKI | 14:59 | 15:00 | 1min | 370 km |
| 28 | ALUVA | AWY | 15:38 | 15:40 | 2min | 394 km |
| 29 | ERNAKULAM JN | ERS | 16:15 | 16:20 | 5min | 414 km |
| 30 | TURAVUR | TUVR | 16:44 | 16:45 | 1min | 437 km |
| 31 | CHERTHALA | SRTL | 16:59 | 17:00 | 1min | 447 km |
| 32 | ALLEPPEY | ALLP | 17:45 | 17:48 | 3min | 471 km |
| 33 | AMBALAPUZHA | AMPA | 17:59 | 18:00 | 1min | 483 km |
| 34 | HARIPPAD | HAD | 18:16 | 18:17 | 1min | 501 km |
| 35 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 18:33 | 18:35 | 2min | 514 km |
| 36 | KARUNAGAPALLI | KPY | 18:48 | 18:49 | 1min | 528 km |
| 37 | SASTHANKOTTA | STKT | 18:58 | 18:59 | 1min | 535 km |
| 38 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 19:35 | 19:38 | 3min | 555 km |
| 39 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 19:57 | 19:58 | 1min | 578 km |
| 40 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | 21:15 | 21:15 | — | 620 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16605 ERNAD 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 16605 ERNAD EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16605 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 16605 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16605 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16605?
ERNAD EXPRESS offers SL, EC classes.