17043 SC AKP EXP Coach Position
17043 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SC AKP EXP (17043) runs from SECUNDERABAD JN to ANAKAPALLE in 15h 00m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17043 SC AKP EXP Today
Find the coach position of 17043 SC AKP 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, ANAKAPALLE and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17043 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.
17043 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 17043 SC AKP EXP.
Total 20 coaches. ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 17043 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 17043 SC AKP EXP halts, along the SECUNDERABAD JN → ANAKAPALLE route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC | PF 4 | |
| 5 | CHZ | PF 1 | |
| 16 | NLDA | PF 1 | |
| 35 | GNT | PF 1 | |
| 41 | BZA | PF 10 | |
| 52 | GDV | PF 1 | |
| 59 | KKLR | PF 1 | |
| 61 | AKVD | PF 1 | |
| 64 | BVRT | PF 1 | |
| 73 | TNKU | PF 1 | |
| 81 | RJY | PF 1 | |
| 87 | SLO | PF 3 | |
| 92 | ANV | PF 1 | |
| 94 | TUNI | PF 2 | |
| 98 | YLM | PF 2 | |
| 102 | AKP | PF 1 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 17043 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 17043:
| 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 17043 SC AKP 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 | 17043 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SC AKP EXP |
| From | SECUNDERABAD JN (SC) |
| To | ANAKAPALLE (AKP) |
| Departure | 21:00 |
| Arrival | 12:00 |
| Duration | 15h 00m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A |
| Type | — |
| Running Days | Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SECUNDERABAD JN | SC | — | 21:00 | — | — |
| 2 | CHARLAPALLI | CHZ | 21:23 | 21:25 | 2min | 13 km |
| 3 | NALGONDA | NLDA | 22:53 | 22:55 | 2min | 110 km |
| 4 | GUNTUR JN | GNT | 03:29 | 03:34 | 5min | 282 km |
| 5 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 04:40 | 04:50 | 10min | 313 km |
| 6 | GUDIVADA JN | GDV | 05:38 | 05:40 | 2min | 357 km |
| 7 | KAIKALURU | KKLR | 05:53 | 05:55 | 2min | 386 km |
| 8 | AKIVIDU | AKVD | 06:08 | 06:10 | 2min | 403 km |
| 9 | BHIMAVARAM TOWN | BVRT | 06:28 | 06:30 | 2min | 421 km |
| 10 | TANUKU | TNKU | 06:53 | 06:55 | 2min | 452 km |
| 11 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 07:55 | 08:05 | 10min | 491 km |
| 12 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2min | 541 km |
| 13 | ANNAVARAM | ANV | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2min | 578 km |
| 14 | TUNI | TUNI | 10:08 | 10:10 | 2min | 595 km |
| 15 | ELLAMANCHILI | YLM | 10:43 | 10:45 | 2min | 634 km |
| 16 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 12:00 | 12:00 | — | 658 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17043 SC AKP 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 17043 SC AKP EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17043 at SECUNDERABAD JN, ANAKAPALLE 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 17043 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17043 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17043?
SC AKP EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A classes.