17643 CIRCAR EXPRESS Coach Position
17643 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
CIRCAR EXPRESS (17643) runs from CHENGALPATTU to KAKINADA PORT in 17h 25m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17643 CIRCAR EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 17643 CIRCAR 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 CHENGALPATTU, KAKINADA PORT and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17643 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.
17643 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 17643 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 17643:
| 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 17643 CIRCAR 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 | 17643 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | CIRCAR EXPRESS |
| From | CHENGALPATTU (CGL) |
| To | KAKINADA PORT (COA) |
| Departure | 16:00 |
| Arrival | 09:25 |
| Duration | 17h 25m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | — | 16:00 | — | — |
| 2 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 16:28 | 16:30 | 2min | 31 km |
| 3 | CHENNAI EGMORE | MS | 17:00 | 17:05 | 5min | 56 km |
| 4 | GUMMIDIPUNDI | GPD | 18:38 | 18:40 | 2min | 107 km |
| 5 | SULLURUPETA | SPE | 19:08 | 19:10 | 2min | 142 km |
| 6 | NAYADUPETA | NYP | 19:33 | 19:35 | 2min | 170 km |
| 7 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 20:03 | 20:05 | 2min | 197 km |
| 8 | NELLORE | NLR | 20:33 | 20:35 | 2min | 236 km |
| 9 | BITRAGUNTA | BTTR | 20:58 | 21:00 | 2min | 269 km |
| 10 | KAVALI | KVZ | 21:14 | 21:15 | 1min | 286 km |
| 11 | SINGARAYAKONDA | SKM | 21:53 | 21:55 | 2min | 324 km |
| 12 | ONGOLE | OGL | 22:18 | 22:20 | 2min | 352 km |
| 13 | VETAPALEMU | VTM | 22:53 | 22:55 | 2min | 393 km |
| 14 | CHIRALA | CLX | 23:03 | 23:05 | 2min | 401 km |
| 15 | BAPATLA | BPP | 23:18 | 23:20 | 2min | 416 km |
| 16 | NIDUBROLU | NDO | 00:03 | 00:05 | 2min | 437 km |
| 17 | TENALI JN | TEL | 00:23 | 00:25 | 2min | 458 km |
| 18 | NEW GUNTUR | NGNT | 00:59 | 01:00 | 1min | 483 km |
| 19 | MANGALAGIRI | MAG | 01:29 | 01:30 | 1min | 502 km |
| 20 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 02:10 | 02:20 | 10min | 513 km |
| 21 | GUDIVADA JN | GDV | 03:08 | 03:10 | 2min | 557 km |
| 22 | KAIKALURU | KKLR | 03:39 | 03:40 | 1min | 586 km |
| 23 | AKIVIDU | AKVD | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2min | 603 km |
| 24 | BHIMAVARAM TOWN | BVRT | 04:18 | 04:20 | 2min | 621 km |
| 25 | ATTILI | AL | 04:38 | 04:40 | 2min | 640 km |
| 26 | TANUKU | TNKU | 04:53 | 04:55 | 2min | 651 km |
| 27 | NIDADAVOLU JN | NDD | 05:28 | 05:30 | 2min | 668 km |
| 28 | GODAVARI | GVN | 06:04 | 06:05 | 1min | 688 km |
| 29 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 06:48 | 06:50 | 2min | 691 km |
| 30 | DWARAPUDI | DWP | 07:23 | 07:25 | 2min | 711 km |
| 31 | ANAPARTI | APT | 07:33 | 07:35 | 2min | 714 km |
| 32 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 07:58 | 08:00 | 2min | 741 km |
| 33 | KAKINADA TOWN | CCT | 08:28 | 08:30 | 2min | 753 km |
| 34 | KAKINADA PORT | COA | 09:25 | 09:25 | — | 755 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17643 CIRCAR 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 17643 CIRCAR EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17643 at CHENGALPATTU, KAKINADA PORT 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 17643 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17643 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17643?
CIRCAR EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.