17042 CHZ AMRIT BHARAT Coach Position
17042 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
CHZ AMRIT BHARAT (17042) runs from THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI) to CHARLAPALLI in 30h 00m · classes: SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17042 CHZ AMRIT BHARAT Today
Find the coach position of 17042 CHZ AMRIT BHARAT — 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 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI), CHARLAPALLI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17042 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.
17042 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 17042 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 17042:
| 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 17042 CHZ AMRIT BHARAT, 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 | 17042 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | CHZ AMRIT BHARAT |
| From | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI) (TVCN) |
| To | CHARLAPALLI (CHZ) |
| Departure | 17:30 |
| Arrival | 23:30 |
| Duration | 30h 00m |
| Classes | SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Wed |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI) | TVCN | — | 17:30 | — | — |
| 2 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 17:58 | 17:59 | 1min | 35 km |
| 3 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 18:20 | 18:23 | 3min | 59 km |
| 4 | KARUNAGAPALLI | KPY | 18:46 | 18:47 | 1min | 86 km |
| 5 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 19:01 | 19:03 | 2min | 100 km |
| 6 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 19:17 | 19:18 | 1min | 107 km |
| 7 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 19:30 | 19:31 | 1min | 120 km |
| 8 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 19:40 | 19:41 | 1min | 129 km |
| 9 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 19:49 | 19:50 | 1min | 137 km |
| 10 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 20:15 | 20:18 | 3min | 155 km |
| 11 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 21:40 | 21:45 | 5min | 217 km |
| 12 | ALUVA | AWY | 22:05 | 22:07 | 2min | 234 km |
| 13 | THRISSUR | TCR | 22:47 | 22:50 | 3min | 288 km |
| 14 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 00:55 | 01:00 | 5min | 365 km |
| 15 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 02:27 | 02:30 | 3min | 420 km |
| 16 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 03:13 | 03:15 | 2min | 470 km |
| 17 | ERODE JN | ED | 04:25 | 04:30 | 5min | 520 km |
| 18 | SALEM JN | SA | 05:25 | 05:30 | 5min | 583 km |
| 19 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 06:50 | 06:52 | 2min | 703 km |
| 20 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 08:30 | 08:35 | 5min | 787 km |
| 21 | TIRUTTANI | TRT | 09:33 | 09:35 | 2min | 862 km |
| 22 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 10:40 | 10:50 | 10min | 920 km |
| 23 | NELLORE | NLR | 13:03 | 13:05 | 2min | 1041 km |
| 24 | ONGOLE | OGL | 14:43 | 14:45 | 2min | 1157 km |
| 25 | BAPATLA | BPP | 15:28 | 15:30 | 2min | 1222 km |
| 26 | TENALI JN | TEL | 16:43 | 16:45 | 2min | 1264 km |
| 27 | GUNTUR JN | GNT | 17:40 | 17:50 | 10min | 1289 km |
| 28 | SATTENAPALLE | SAP | 18:59 | 19:00 | 1min | 1332 km |
| 29 | MIRYALAGUDA | MRGA | 20:59 | 21:00 | 1min | 1423 km |
| 30 | NALGONDA | NLDA | 21:29 | 21:30 | 1min | 1461 km |
| 31 | CHARLAPALLI | CHZ | 23:30 | 23:30 | — | 1558 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17042 CHZ AMRIT BHARAT?
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 17042 CHZ AMRIT BHARAT arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17042 at THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI), CHARLAPALLI 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 17042 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17042 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17042?
CHZ AMRIT BHARAT offers SL class.