16629 MALABAR EXPRESS Coach Position
MALABAR EXPRESS (16629) runs from TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL to MANGALORE CNTL in 15h 35m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16629 MALABAR EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 16629 MALABAR 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 TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL, MANGALORE CNTL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16629 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.
16629 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 16629 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 16629:
| 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 16629 MALABAR 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 | 16629 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MALABAR EXPRESS |
| From | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL (TVC) |
| To | MANGALORE CNTL (MAQ) |
| Departure | 18:40 |
| Arrival | 10:15 |
| Duration | 15h 35m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | — | 18:40 | — | — |
| 2 | KAZHAKUTTAM | KZK | 18:55 | 18:56 | 1min | 14 km |
| 3 | MURUKKAMPUZHA | MQU | 19:06 | 19:07 | 1min | 22 km |
| 4 | CHIRAYINKIL | CRY | 19:12 | 19:13 | 1min | 29 km |
| 5 | KADAKAVUR | KVU | 19:18 | 19:19 | 1min | 32 km |
| 6 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 19:31 | 19:32 | 1min | 41 km |
| 7 | PARAVUR | PVU | 19:43 | 19:44 | 1min | 53 km |
| 8 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 20:00 | 20:03 | 3min | 65 km |
| 9 | SASTHANKOTTA | STKT | 20:21 | 20:22 | 1min | 85 km |
| 10 | KARUNAGAPALLI | KPY | 20:32 | 20:33 | 1min | 92 km |
| 11 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 20:58 | 21:00 | 2min | 106 km |
| 12 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 21:09 | 21:10 | 1min | 114 km |
| 13 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 21:22 | 21:24 | 2min | 126 km |
| 14 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 21:33 | 21:34 | 1min | 135 km |
| 15 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 21:42 | 21:43 | 1min | 143 km |
| 16 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 22:12 | 22:15 | 3min | 161 km |
| 17 | PIRAVAM ROAD | PVRD | 22:49 | 22:50 | 1min | 192 km |
| 18 | THRIPPUNITHURA | TRTR | 23:22 | 23:23 | 1min | 211 km |
| 19 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 23:50 | 23:55 | 5min | 223 km |
| 20 | ALUVA | AWY | 00:33 | 00:35 | 2min | 240 km |
| 21 | ANGAMALI | AFK | 00:44 | 00:45 | 1min | 249 km |
| 22 | CHALAKUDI | CKI | 00:59 | 01:00 | 1min | 264 km |
| 23 | THRISSUR | TCR | 01:32 | 01:35 | 3min | 295 km |
| 24 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 02:35 | 02:40 | 5min | 327 km |
| 25 | PATTAMBI | PTB | 02:55 | 02:56 | 1min | 339 km |
| 26 | KUTTIPPURAM | KTU | 03:09 | 03:10 | 1min | 357 km |
| 27 | TIRUR | TIR | 03:24 | 03:25 | 1min | 372 km |
| 28 | TANUR | TA | 03:32 | 03:33 | 1min | 380 km |
| 29 | PARPANANGADI | PGI | 03:40 | 03:41 | 1min | 388 km |
| 30 | FEROK | FK | 04:14 | 04:15 | 1min | 403 km |
| 31 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 04:42 | 04:45 | 3min | 413 km |
| 32 | QUILANDI | QLD | 05:09 | 05:10 | 1min | 438 km |
| 33 | VADAKARA | BDJ | 05:38 | 05:40 | 2min | 460 km |
| 34 | MAHE | MAHE | 05:54 | 05:55 | 1min | 472 km |
| 35 | THALASSERY | TLY | 06:08 | 06:10 | 2min | 482 km |
| 36 | KANNUR | CAN | 06:37 | 06:40 | 3min | 502 km |
| 37 | VALAPATTANAM | VAPM | 06:49 | 06:50 | 1min | 509 km |
| 38 | KANNAPURAM | KPQ | 06:56 | 06:57 | 1min | 517 km |
| 39 | PAYANGADI | PAZ | 07:04 | 07:05 | 1min | 524 km |
| 40 | ELIMALA | ELM | 07:11 | 07:12 | 1min | 531 km |
| 41 | PAYYANUR | PAY | 07:19 | 07:20 | 1min | 536 km |
| 42 | TRIKARPUR | TKQ | 07:26 | 07:27 | 1min | 542 km |
| 43 | CHARVATTUR | CHV | 07:34 | 07:35 | 1min | 551 km |
| 44 | NILESHWAR | NLE | 07:44 | 07:45 | 1min | 556 km |
| 45 | KANHANGAD | KZE | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2min | 565 km |
| 46 | BEKAL FORT | BFR | 08:01 | 08:02 | 1min | 574 km |
| 47 | KOTIKULAM | KQK | 08:09 | 08:10 | 1min | 579 km |
| 48 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 08:23 | 08:25 | 2min | 588 km |
| 49 | KUMBLA | KMQ | 08:39 | 08:40 | 1min | 600 km |
| 50 | UPPALA | UAA | 08:49 | 08:50 | 1min | 610 km |
| 51 | MANJESHWAR | MJS | 08:59 | 09:00 | 1min | 617 km |
| 52 | ULLAL | ULL | 09:09 | 09:10 | 1min | 625 km |
| 53 | MANGALORE CNTL | MAQ | 10:15 | 10:15 | — | 634 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16629 MALABAR 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 16629 MALABAR EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16629 at TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL, MANGALORE CNTL 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 16629 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16629 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16629?
MALABAR EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.