17243 GNT RGDA EXP Coach Position
17243 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GNT RGDA EXP (17243) runs from GUNTUR JN to RAYAGADA in 14h 40m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17243 GNT RGDA EXP Today
Find the coach position of 17243 GNT RGDA 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 GUNTUR JN, RAYAGADA and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17243 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.
17243 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 17243 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 17243:
| 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 17243 GNT RGDA 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 | 17243 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GNT RGDA EXP |
| From | GUNTUR JN (GNT) |
| To | RAYAGADA (RGDA) |
| Departure | 23:00 |
| Arrival | 13:40 |
| Duration | 14h 40m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUNTUR JN | GNT | — | 23:00 | — | — |
| 2 | MANGALAGIRI | MAG | 23:19 | 23:20 | 1min | 20 km |
| 3 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 00:15 | 00:20 | 5min | 32 km |
| 4 | NUZVID | NZD | 00:49 | 00:50 | 1min | 73 km |
| 5 | ELURU | EE | 01:08 | 01:10 | 2min | 92 km |
| 6 | BHIMADOLU | BMD | 01:39 | 01:40 | 1min | 111 km |
| 7 | TADEPALLIGUDEM | TDD | 02:03 | 02:05 | 2min | 139 km |
| 8 | NIDADAVOLU JN | NDD | 02:18 | 02:20 | 2min | 159 km |
| 9 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 02:48 | 02:50 | 2min | 182 km |
| 10 | DWARAPUDI | DWP | 03:23 | 03:25 | 2min | 201 km |
| 11 | ANAPARTI | APT | 03:34 | 03:35 | 1min | 205 km |
| 12 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 04:03 | 04:05 | 2min | 232 km |
| 13 | PITHAPURAM | PAP | 04:13 | 04:15 | 2min | 244 km |
| 14 | ANNAVARAM | ANV | 04:38 | 04:40 | 2min | 269 km |
| 15 | TUNI | TUNI | 04:58 | 05:00 | 2min | 285 km |
| 16 | NARSIPATNAM RD | NRP | 05:23 | 05:25 | 2min | 307 km |
| 17 | ELLAMANCHILI | YLM | 05:38 | 05:40 | 2min | 325 km |
| 18 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 07:08 | 07:10 | 2min | 349 km |
| 19 | DUVVADA | DVD | 08:15 | 08:17 | 2min | 365 km |
| 20 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 09:00 | 09:20 | 20min | 382 km |
| 21 | SIMHACHALAM | SCM | 09:36 | 09:38 | 2min | 390 km |
| 22 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 10:40 | 10:45 | 5min | 443 km |
| 23 | GAJAPATINAGARAM | GPI | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2min | 464 km |
| 24 | KOMATIPALLI | KMX | 11:18 | 11:20 | 2min | 478 km |
| 25 | DONKINAVALASA | DNV | 11:28 | 11:30 | 2min | 487 km |
| 26 | BOBBILI | VBL | 11:48 | 11:50 | 2min | 499 km |
| 27 | SITANAGARAM | SNM | 11:58 | 12:00 | 2min | 510 km |
| 28 | PARVATIPURAM | PVP | 12:18 | 12:20 | 2min | 522 km |
| 29 | PARVATIPURAM TOWN | PVPT | 12:23 | 12:25 | 2min | 524 km |
| 30 | GUMADA | GMDA | 12:38 | 12:40 | 2min | 536 km |
| 31 | JIMIDIPETA | JMPT | 12:53 | 12:55 | 2min | 553 km |
| 32 | RAYAGADA | RGDA | 13:40 | 13:40 | — | 568 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17243 GNT RGDA 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 17243 GNT RGDA EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17243 at GUNTUR JN, RAYAGADA 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 17243 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17243 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17243?
GNT RGDA EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.