17016 VISAKHA EXP Coach Position
17016 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VISAKHA EXP (17016) runs from SECUNDERABAD JN to BHUBANESWAR NEW in 23h 35m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17016 VISAKHA EXP Today
Find the coach position of 17016 VISAKHA 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 SECUNDERABAD JN, BHUBANESWAR NEW and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17016 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.
17016 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 17016 VISAKHA EXP.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 17016 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 17016 VISAKHA EXP halts, along the SECUNDERABAD JN → BHUBANESWAR NEW route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC | PF 2 | |
| 16 | NLDA | PF 1 | |
| 20 | MRGA | PF 2 | |
| 24 | NDKD | PF 1 | |
| 26 | PGRL | PF 1 | |
| 30 | SAP | PF 1 | |
| 35 | GNT | PF 1 | |
| 41 | BZA | PF 4 | |
| 52 | GDV | PF 2 | |
| 59 | KKLR | PF 1 | |
| 61 | AKVD | PF 2 | |
| 64 | BVRT | PF 1 | |
| 73 | TNKU | PF 3 | |
| 76 | NDD | PF 3 | |
| 81 | RJY | PF 2 | |
| 87 | SLO | PF 1 | |
| 92 | ANV | PF 3 | |
| 94 | TUNI | PF 2 | |
| 98 | YLM | PF 2 | |
| 102 | AKP | PF 3 | |
| 104 | DVD | PF 4 | |
| 107 | VSKP | PF 3 | |
| 110 | SCM | PF 2 | |
| 113 | KTV | PF 3 | |
| 117 | VZM | PF 4 | |
| 120 | CPP | PF 1 | |
| 123 | PDU | PF 3 | |
| 125 | CHE | PF 2 | |
| 127 | TIU | PF 2 | |
| 129 | KBM | PF 1 | |
| 131 | NWP | PF 2 | |
| 134 | PSA | PF 4 | |
| 138 | SPT | PF 3 | |
| 140 | IPM | PF 2 | |
| 143 | BAM | PF 1 | |
| 146 | CAP | PF 1 | |
| 151 | KIT | PF 2 | |
| 154 | BALU | PF 3 | |
| 161 | NKP | PF 2 | |
| 168 | KUR | PF 2 | |
| 171 | BBS | PF 2 | |
| 173 | MCS | PF 2 | |
| 175 | BBSN | PF 1 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 17016 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 17016:
| 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 17016 VISAKHA 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 | 17016 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VISAKHA EXP |
| From | SECUNDERABAD JN (SC) |
| To | BHUBANESWAR NEW (BBSN) |
| Departure | 16:50 |
| Arrival | 16:25 |
| Duration | 23h 35m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SECUNDERABAD JN | SC | — | 16:50 | — | — |
| 2 | NALGONDA | NLDA | 18:17 | 18:18 | 1min | 110 km |
| 3 | MIRYALAGUDA | MRGA | 18:44 | 18:45 | 1min | 148 km |
| 4 | NADIKODE | NDKD | 19:33 | 19:34 | 1min | 186 km |
| 5 | PIDUGURALLA | PGRL | 19:54 | 19:55 | 1min | 208 km |
| 6 | SATTENAPALLE | SAP | 20:31 | 20:32 | 1min | 239 km |
| 7 | GUNTUR JN | GNT | 21:35 | 21:40 | 5min | 282 km |
| 8 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 23:05 | 23:15 | 10min | 313 km |
| 9 | GUDIVADA JN | GDV | 23:54 | 23:55 | 1min | 357 km |
| 10 | KAIKALURU | KKLR | 00:24 | 00:25 | 1min | 386 km |
| 11 | AKIVIDU | AKVD | 00:34 | 00:35 | 1min | 403 km |
| 12 | BHIMAVARAM TOWN | BVRT | 00:54 | 00:55 | 1min | 421 km |
| 13 | TANUKU | TNKU | 01:19 | 01:20 | 1min | 452 km |
| 14 | NIDADAVOLU JN | NDD | 01:48 | 01:50 | 2min | 468 km |
| 15 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 02:23 | 02:25 | 2min | 491 km |
| 16 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 03:08 | 03:10 | 2min | 541 km |
| 17 | ANNAVARAM | ANV | 03:38 | 03:40 | 2min | 578 km |
| 18 | TUNI | TUNI | 04:03 | 04:05 | 2min | 595 km |
| 19 | ELLAMANCHILI | YLM | 04:33 | 04:35 | 2min | 634 km |
| 20 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 05:38 | 05:40 | 2min | 658 km |
| 21 | DUVVADA | DVD | 06:33 | 06:35 | 2min | 674 km |
| 22 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 07:10 | 07:30 | 20min | 691 km |
| 23 | SIMHACHALAM | SCM | 07:48 | 07:50 | 2min | 699 km |
| 24 | KOTTAVALASA | KTV | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2min | 717 km |
| 25 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 08:30 | 08:35 | 5min | 752 km |
| 26 | CHIPURUPALLE | CPP | 09:00 | 09:02 | 2min | 783 km |
| 27 | PONDURU | PDU | 09:18 | 09:20 | 2min | 806 km |
| 28 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 09:35 | 09:37 | 2min | 821 km |
| 29 | TILARU | TIU | 09:50 | 09:52 | 2min | 841 km |
| 30 | KOTABOMMALI | KBM | 10:03 | 10:05 | 2min | 855 km |
| 31 | NAUPADA JN | NWP | 10:18 | 10:20 | 2min | 869 km |
| 32 | PALASA | PSA | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2min | 894 km |
| 33 | SOMPETA | SPT | 11:30 | 11:32 | 2min | 926 km |
| 34 | ICHCHPURAM | IPM | 11:43 | 11:45 | 2min | 944 km |
| 35 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 11:57 | 12:02 | 5min | 968 km |
| 36 | CHATRAPUR | CAP | 12:33 | 12:35 | 2min | 990 km |
| 37 | KHALLIKOT | KIT | 12:45 | 12:47 | 2min | 1026 km |
| 38 | BALUGAON | BALU | 13:08 | 13:10 | 2min | 1044 km |
| 39 | NIRAKARPUR | NKP | 13:48 | 13:50 | 2min | 1089 km |
| 40 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 14:15 | 14:20 | 5min | 1115 km |
| 41 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 14:40 | 15:00 | 20min | 1134 km |
| 42 | MANCHESWAR | MCS | 15:08 | 15:10 | 2min | 1140 km |
| 43 | BHUBANESWAR NEW | BBSN | 16:25 | 16:25 | — | 1147 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17016 VISAKHA 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 17016 VISAKHA EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17016 at SECUNDERABAD JN, BHUBANESWAR NEW 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 17016 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17016 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17016?
VISAKHA EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.