17422 QLN TPTY EXPRESS Coach Position
17422 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
QLN TPTY EXPRESS (17422) runs from KOLLAM JN to TIRUPATI in 16h 40m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17422 QLN TPTY EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 17422 QLN TPTY 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 KOLLAM JN, TIRUPATI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17422 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.
17422 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 17422 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 17422:
| 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 17422 QLN TPTY 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 | 17422 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | QLN TPTY EXPRESS |
| From | KOLLAM JN (QLN) |
| To | TIRUPATI (TPTY) |
| Departure | 10:45 |
| Arrival | 03:25 |
| Duration | 16h 40m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Wed, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | — | 10:45 | — | — |
| 2 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 11:20 | 11:22 | 2min | 41 km |
| 3 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 11:31 | 11:32 | 1min | 49 km |
| 4 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 11:44 | 11:46 | 2min | 62 km |
| 5 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 11:55 | 11:56 | 1min | 71 km |
| 6 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 12:05 | 12:06 | 1min | 79 km |
| 7 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 12:24 | 12:27 | 3min | 96 km |
| 8 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 13:35 | 13:40 | 5min | 158 km |
| 9 | ALUVA | AWY | 14:03 | 14:05 | 2min | 175 km |
| 10 | THRISSUR | TCR | 15:00 | 15:03 | 3min | 230 km |
| 11 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 16:52 | 16:55 | 3min | 307 km |
| 12 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 18:32 | 18:35 | 3min | 362 km |
| 13 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 19:18 | 19:20 | 2min | 412 km |
| 14 | ERODE JN | ED | 20:25 | 20:35 | 10min | 462 km |
| 15 | SALEM JN | SA | 21:27 | 21:30 | 3min | 525 km |
| 16 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 23:53 | 23:58 | 5min | 645 km |
| 17 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 01:03 | 01:05 | 2min | 728 km |
| 18 | CHITTOOR | CTO | 01:33 | 01:35 | 2min | 761 km |
| 19 | TIRUPATI | TPTY | 03:25 | 03:25 | — | 833 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17422 QLN TPTY 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 17422 QLN TPTY EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17422 at KOLLAM JN, TIRUPATI 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 17422 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17422 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17422?
QLN TPTY EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.