17220 VSKP MTM EXP Coach Position
17220 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VSKP MTM EXP (17220) runs from VISAKHAPATNAM to MACHELIPATNAM in 11h 00m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17220 VSKP MTM EXP Today
Find the coach position of 17220 VSKP MTM 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 VISAKHAPATNAM, MACHELIPATNAM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17220 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.
17220 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 17220 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 17220:
| 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 17220 VSKP MTM 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 | 17220 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VSKP MTM EXP |
| From | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| To | MACHELIPATNAM (MTM) |
| Departure | 22:10 |
| Arrival | 09:10 |
| Duration | 11h 00m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | — | 22:10 | — | — |
| 2 | DUVVADA | DVD | 22:38 | 22:40 | 2min | 18 km |
| 3 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 22:57 | 22:58 | 1min | 34 km |
| 4 | ELLAMANCHILI | YLM | 23:17 | 23:18 | 1min | 57 km |
| 5 | NARSIPATNAM RD | NRP | 23:34 | 23:35 | 1min | 75 km |
| 6 | TUNI | TUNI | 23:54 | 23:55 | 1min | 97 km |
| 7 | ANNAVARAM | ANV | 00:09 | 00:10 | 1min | 114 km |
| 8 | GOLLAPROLU | GLP | 00:29 | 00:30 | 1min | 133 km |
| 9 | PITHAPURAM | PAP | 00:59 | 01:00 | 1min | 139 km |
| 10 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 01:19 | 01:20 | 1min | 151 km |
| 11 | ANAPARTI | APT | 01:39 | 01:40 | 1min | 177 km |
| 12 | DWARAPUDI | DWP | 01:49 | 01:50 | 1min | 181 km |
| 13 | KADIYAN | KYM | 01:59 | 02:00 | 1min | 191 km |
| 14 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 02:28 | 02:30 | 2min | 201 km |
| 15 | KOVVUR | KVR | 02:44 | 02:45 | 1min | 208 km |
| 16 | NIDADAVOLU JN | NDD | 03:13 | 03:15 | 2min | 223 km |
| 17 | TANUKU | TNKU | 03:39 | 03:40 | 1min | 240 km |
| 18 | BHIMAVARAM JN | BVRM | 04:40 | 04:55 | 15min | 270 km |
| 19 | BHIMAVARAM TOWN | BVRT | 05:08 | 05:10 | 2min | 271 km |
| 20 | AKIVIDU | AKVD | 05:19 | 05:20 | 1min | 289 km |
| 21 | KAIKALURU | KKLR | 05:39 | 05:40 | 1min | 306 km |
| 22 | MANDAVALLI | MDVL | 05:54 | 05:55 | 1min | 313 km |
| 23 | GUDIVADA JN | GDV | 07:00 | 07:15 | 15min | 335 km |
| 24 | GUDLAVALLERU | GVL | 07:34 | 07:35 | 1min | 346 km |
| 25 | PEDANA | PAV | 07:59 | 08:00 | 1min | 361 km |
| 26 | MACHELIPATNAM | MTM | 09:10 | 09:10 | — | 372 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17220 VSKP MTM 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 17220 VSKP MTM EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17220 at VISAKHAPATNAM, MACHELIPATNAM 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 17220 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17220 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17220?
VSKP MTM EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.