16862 CAPE PDY EXP Coach Position
16862 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
CAPE PDY EXP (16862) runs from KANYAKUMARI to PUDUCHERRY in 13h 55m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16862 CAPE PDY EXP Today
Find the coach position of 16862 CAPE PDY 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 KANYAKUMARI, PUDUCHERRY and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16862 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.
16862 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 16862 CAPE PDY EXP.
Total 17 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 16862 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 16862 CAPE PDY EXP halts, along the KANYAKUMARI → PUDUCHERRY route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPE | PF 2 | |
| 2 | NCJ | PF 1 | |
| 7 | VLY | PF 1 | |
| 11 | TEN | PF 3 | |
| 18 | CVP | PF 2 | |
| 20 | SRT | PF 1 | |
| 22 | VPT | PF 2 | |
| 23 | APK | PF 1 | |
| 26 | MNM | PF 3 | |
| 28 | SVGA | PF 3 | |
| 32 | KKDI | PF 1 | |
| 37 | PDKT | PF 2 | |
| 41 | TPJ | PF 5 | |
| 50 | TJ | PF 5 | |
| 59 | KMU | PF 4 | |
| 65 | MV | PF 1 | |
| 69 | SY | PF 1 | |
| 72 | CDM | PF 3 | |
| 79 | TDPR | PF 1 | |
| 86 | VM | PF 5 | |
| 90 | PDY | PF 4 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 16862 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 16862:
| 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 16862 CAPE PDY 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 | 16862 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | CAPE PDY EXP |
| From | KANYAKUMARI (CAPE) |
| To | PUDUCHERRY (PDY) |
| Departure | 14:30 |
| Arrival | 04:25 |
| Duration | 13h 55m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KANYAKUMARI | CAPE | — | 14:30 | — | — |
| 2 | NAGERCOIL JN | NCJ | 14:45 | 14:50 | 5min | 16 km |
| 3 | VALLIYUR | VLY | 15:22 | 15:23 | 1min | 47 km |
| 4 | TIRUNELVELI | TEN | 16:10 | 16:15 | 5min | 89 km |
| 5 | KOVILPATTI | CVP | 17:03 | 17:05 | 2min | 154 km |
| 6 | SATUR | SRT | 17:21 | 17:23 | 2min | 176 km |
| 7 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 17:43 | 17:45 | 2min | 203 km |
| 8 | ARUPPUKKOTTAI | APK | 18:03 | 18:05 | 2min | 225 km |
| 9 | MANAMADURAI JN | MNM | 18:58 | 19:00 | 2min | 269 km |
| 10 | SIVAGANGA | SVGA | 19:24 | 19:25 | 1min | 290 km |
| 11 | KARAIKKUDI JN | KKDI | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2min | 330 km |
| 12 | PUDUKKOTTAI | PDKT | 20:48 | 20:50 | 2min | 367 km |
| 13 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 22:10 | 22:15 | 5min | 420 km |
| 14 | THANJAVUR | TJ | 23:05 | 23:07 | 2min | 469 km |
| 15 | KUMBAKONAM | KMU | 23:38 | 23:40 | 2min | 509 km |
| 16 | MAYILADUTURAI JN | MV | 00:08 | 00:10 | 2min | 540 km |
| 17 | SIRKAZHI | SY | 00:31 | 00:32 | 1min | 560 km |
| 18 | CHIDAMBARAM | CDM | 00:47 | 00:49 | 2min | 577 km |
| 19 | TIRUPADRIPULYUR | TDPR | 01:24 | 01:25 | 1min | 619 km |
| 20 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 03:05 | 03:15 | 10min | 662 km |
| 21 | PUDUCHERRY | PDY | 04:25 | 04:25 | — | 699 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16862 CAPE PDY 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 16862 CAPE PDY EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16862 at KANYAKUMARI, PUDUCHERRY 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 16862 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16862 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16862?
CAPE PDY EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.