17616 TN KCG EXPRESS Coach Position
TN KCG EXPRESS (17616) runs from TUTICORIN to KACHEGUDA in 29h 45m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17616 TN KCG EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 17616 TN KCG 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 TUTICORIN, KACHEGUDA and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17616 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.
How to Read 17616 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 17616:
| 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 17616 TN KCG 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 | 17616 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | TN KCG EXPRESS |
| From | TUTICORIN (TN) |
| To | KACHEGUDA (KCG) |
| Departure | 07:40 |
| Arrival | 13:25 |
| Duration | 29h 45m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Wed |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TUTICORIN | TN | — | 07:40 | — | — |
| 2 | KOVILPATTI | CVP | 08:53 | 08:55 | 2min | 68 km |
| 3 | SATUR | SRT | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2min | 89 km |
| 4 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 09:38 | 09:40 | 2min | 116 km |
| 5 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 13:10 | 13:20 | 10min | 320 km |
| 6 | THANJAVUR | TJ | 14:08 | 14:10 | 2min | 369 km |
| 7 | PAPANASAM | PML | 14:25 | 14:26 | 1min | 394 km |
| 8 | KUMBAKONAM | KMU | 14:48 | 14:50 | 2min | 409 km |
| 9 | MAYILADUTURAI JN | MV | 15:58 | 16:00 | 2min | 440 km |
| 10 | SIRKAZHI | SY | 16:30 | 16:31 | 1min | 460 km |
| 11 | CHIDAMBARAM | CDM | 17:00 | 17:02 | 2min | 477 km |
| 12 | CUDDALORE PORT | CUPJ | 17:35 | 17:36 | 1min | 515 km |
| 13 | PANRUTI | PRT | 18:00 | 18:01 | 1min | 542 km |
| 14 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 19:20 | 19:30 | 10min | 562 km |
| 15 | TIRUVANNAMALAI | TNM | 21:10 | 21:12 | 2min | 629 km |
| 16 | VELLORE CANT | VLR | 22:30 | 22:32 | 2min | 712 km |
| 17 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 23:05 | 23:15 | 10min | 722 km |
| 18 | CHITTOOR | CTO | 23:43 | 23:45 | 2min | 754 km |
| 19 | PAKALA JN | PAK | 00:10 | 00:40 | 30min | 784 km |
| 20 | PILER | PIL | 01:18 | 01:20 | 2min | 825 km |
| 21 | MADANAPALLE RD | MPL | 01:53 | 01:55 | 2min | 867 km |
| 22 | KADIRI | KRY | 02:58 | 03:00 | 2min | 945 km |
| 23 | DHARMAVARAM JN | DMM | 04:05 | 04:10 | 5min | 1012 km |
| 24 | ANANTAPUR | ATP | 04:43 | 04:45 | 2min | 1045 km |
| 25 | GOOTY JN | GY | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2min | 1102 km |
| 26 | DHONE | DHNE | 06:55 | 07:00 | 5min | 1157 km |
| 27 | KURNOOL CITY | KRNT | 08:00 | 08:02 | 2min | 1211 km |
| 28 | GADWAL | GWD | 08:58 | 09:00 | 2min | 1266 km |
| 29 | WANPARTI ROAD | WPR | 09:25 | 09:26 | 1min | 1288 km |
| 30 | MAHBUBNAGAR | MBNR | 10:25 | 10:27 | 2min | 1341 km |
| 31 | JADCHERLA | JCL | 10:45 | 10:46 | 1min | 1359 km |
| 32 | SHADNAGAR | SHNR | 11:00 | 11:01 | 1min | 1395 km |
| 33 | KACHEGUDA | KCG | 13:25 | 13:25 | — | 1447 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17616 TN KCG 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 17616 TN KCG EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17616 at TUTICORIN, KACHEGUDA 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 17616 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17616 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17616?
TN KCG EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.