17078 TPJ CHZ EXPRESS Coach Position
17078 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
TPJ CHZ EXPRESS (17078) runs from TIRUCHIRAPPALLI to CHARLAPALLI in 24h 00m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17078 TPJ CHZ EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 17078 TPJ CHZ 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 TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, CHARLAPALLI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17078 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.
17078 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 17078 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 17078:
| 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 17078 TPJ CHZ 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 | 17078 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | TPJ CHZ EXPRESS |
| From | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI (TPJ) |
| To | CHARLAPALLI (CHZ) |
| Departure | 21:30 |
| Arrival | 21:30 |
| Duration | 24h 00m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | — |
| Running Days | Wed |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | — | 21:30 | — | — |
| 2 | SRIRANGAM | SRGM | 21:52 | 21:54 | 2min | 12 km |
| 3 | ARIYALUR | ALU | 22:38 | 22:40 | 2min | 70 km |
| 4 | VRIDHACHALAM JN | VRI | 23:20 | 23:22 | 2min | 123 km |
| 5 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 00:05 | 00:15 | 10min | 178 km |
| 6 | TIRUKOILUR | TRK | 00:43 | 00:45 | 2min | 212 km |
| 7 | TIRUVANNAMALAI | TNM | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2min | 245 km |
| 8 | VELLORE CANT | VLR | 03:13 | 03:15 | 2min | 328 km |
| 9 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 03:55 | 04:00 | 5min | 338 km |
| 10 | CHITTOOR | CTO | 04:58 | 05:00 | 2min | 371 km |
| 11 | TIRUPATI | TPTY | 07:05 | 07:10 | 5min | 443 km |
| 12 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 07:35 | 07:45 | 10min | 452 km |
| 13 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2min | 536 km |
| 14 | NELLORE | NLR | 09:58 | 10:00 | 2min | 574 km |
| 15 | ONGOLE | OGL | 11:33 | 11:35 | 2min | 690 km |
| 16 | CHIRALA | CLX | 12:33 | 12:35 | 2min | 739 km |
| 17 | BAPATLA | BPP | 12:53 | 12:55 | 2min | 754 km |
| 18 | TENALI JN | TEL | 13:58 | 14:00 | 2min | 797 km |
| 19 | GUNTUR JN | GNT | 15:05 | 15:15 | 10min | 822 km |
| 20 | SATTENAPALLE | SAP | 15:33 | 15:35 | 2min | 865 km |
| 21 | NADIKODE | NDKD | 16:23 | 16:25 | 2min | 917 km |
| 22 | MIRYALAGUDA | MRGA | 17:18 | 17:20 | 2min | 956 km |
| 23 | NALGONDA | NLDA | 18:23 | 18:25 | 2min | 993 km |
| 24 | CHARLAPALLI | CHZ | 21:30 | 21:30 | — | 1091 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17078 TPJ CHZ 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 17078 TPJ CHZ EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17078 at TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, 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 17078 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17078 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17078?
TPJ CHZ EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.