17240 SIMHADRI EXP Coach Position
17240 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SIMHADRI EXP (17240) runs from VISAKHAPATNAM to GUNTUR JN in 08h 45m · classes: 3A, SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17240 SIMHADRI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 17240 SIMHADRI 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, GUNTUR JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17240 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.
17240 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 17240 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 17240:
| 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 17240 SIMHADRI 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 | 17240 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SIMHADRI EXP |
| From | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| To | GUNTUR JN (GNT) |
| Departure | 07:10 |
| Arrival | 15:55 |
| Duration | 08h 45m |
| Classes | 3A, SL, EC |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | — | 07:10 | — | — |
| 2 | DUVVADA | DVD | 07:35 | 07:37 | 2min | 18 km |
| 3 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2min | 34 km |
| 4 | ELLAMANCHILI | YLM | 08:08 | 08:10 | 2min | 57 km |
| 5 | NARSIPATNAM RD | NRP | 08:24 | 08:25 | 1min | 75 km |
| 6 | TUNI | TUNI | 08:39 | 08:40 | 1min | 97 km |
| 7 | ANNAVARAM | ANV | 08:59 | 09:00 | 1min | 114 km |
| 8 | GOLLAPROLU | GLP | 09:19 | 09:20 | 1min | 133 km |
| 9 | PITHAPURAM | PAP | 09:28 | 09:30 | 2min | 139 km |
| 10 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 09:49 | 09:50 | 1min | 151 km |
| 11 | ANAPARTI | APT | 10:09 | 10:10 | 1min | 177 km |
| 12 | DWARAPUDI | DWP | 10:14 | 10:15 | 1min | 181 km |
| 13 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 10:43 | 10:45 | 2min | 201 km |
| 14 | NIDADAVOLU JN | NDD | 11:14 | 11:15 | 1min | 223 km |
| 15 | TADEPALLIGUDEM | TDD | 11:33 | 11:35 | 2min | 243 km |
| 16 | BHIMADOLU | BMD | 11:59 | 12:00 | 1min | 272 km |
| 17 | ELURU | EE | 12:18 | 12:20 | 2min | 291 km |
| 18 | POWERPET | PRH | 12:24 | 12:25 | 1min | 293 km |
| 19 | NUZVID | NZD | 12:58 | 13:00 | 2min | 310 km |
| 20 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 14:15 | 14:20 | 5min | 350 km |
| 21 | MANGALAGIRI | MAG | 14:49 | 14:50 | 1min | 362 km |
| 22 | NAMBURU | NBR | 15:01 | 15:02 | 1min | 373 km |
| 23 | PEDAKAKANI HALT | PDKN | 15:06 | 15:07 | 1min | 376 km |
| 24 | GUNTUR JN | GNT | 15:55 | 15:55 | — | 382 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17240 SIMHADRI 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 17240 SIMHADRI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17240 at VISAKHAPATNAM, GUNTUR JN 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 17240 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17240 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17240?
SIMHADRI EXP offers 3A, SL, EC classes.