18522 TIRUMALA EXP Coach Position
18522 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
TIRUMALA EXP (18522) runs from GUNTAKAL JN to VISAKHAPATNAM in 22h 00m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18522 TIRUMALA EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18522 TIRUMALA 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 GUNTAKAL JN, VISAKHAPATNAM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18522 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.
18522 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18522 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 18522:
| 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 18522 TIRUMALA 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 | 18522 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | TIRUMALA EXP |
| From | GUNTAKAL JN (GTL) |
| To | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| Departure | 13:30 |
| Arrival | 11:30 |
| Duration | 22h 00m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUNTAKAL JN | GTL | — | 13:30 | — | — |
| 2 | GOOTY JN | GY | 13:55 | 13:57 | 2min | 28 km |
| 3 | TADIPATRI | TU | 14:50 | 14:52 | 2min | 77 km |
| 4 | KONDAPURAM | KDP | 15:13 | 15:15 | 2min | 105 km |
| 5 | YERRAGUNTLA | YA | 15:58 | 16:00 | 2min | 145 km |
| 6 | CUDDAPAH - KADAPA | HX | 17:38 | 17:40 | 2min | 185 km |
| 7 | NANDALUR | NRE | 18:09 | 18:10 | 1min | 225 km |
| 8 | RAZAMPETA | RJP | 18:18 | 18:20 | 2min | 236 km |
| 9 | KODURU | KOU | 18:44 | 18:45 | 1min | 270 km |
| 10 | TIRUPATI | TPTY | 20:20 | 20:30 | 10min | 320 km |
| 11 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 20:53 | 20:55 | 2min | 310 km |
| 12 | SRI KALAHASTI | KHT | 21:14 | 21:15 | 1min | 353 km |
| 13 | VENKATAGIRI | VKI | 21:34 | 21:35 | 1min | 378 km |
| 14 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 22:23 | 22:25 | 2min | 413 km |
| 15 | NELLORE | NLR | 22:53 | 22:55 | 2min | 452 km |
| 16 | KAVALI | KVZ | 23:38 | 23:40 | 2min | 502 km |
| 17 | ONGOLE | OGL | 00:28 | 00:30 | 2min | 568 km |
| 18 | CHIRALA | CLX | 01:13 | 01:15 | 2min | 617 km |
| 19 | BAPATLA | BPP | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2min | 632 km |
| 20 | NIDUBROLU | NDO | 01:49 | 01:50 | 1min | 653 km |
| 21 | TENALI JN | TEL | 02:13 | 02:15 | 2min | 674 km |
| 22 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 03:20 | 03:30 | 10min | 706 km |
| 23 | NUZVID | NZD | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2min | 747 km |
| 24 | ELURU | EE | 04:18 | 04:20 | 2min | 765 km |
| 25 | BHIMADOLU | BMD | 04:36 | 04:38 | 2min | 784 km |
| 26 | TADEPALLIGUDEM | TDD | 05:05 | 05:07 | 2min | 813 km |
| 27 | NIDADAVOLU JN | NDD | 05:25 | 05:27 | 2min | 833 km |
| 28 | KOVVUR | KVR | 05:44 | 05:45 | 1min | 847 km |
| 29 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 06:03 | 06:05 | 2min | 855 km |
| 30 | KADIYAN | KYM | 06:18 | 06:20 | 2min | 865 km |
| 31 | DWARAPUDI | DWP | 06:29 | 06:30 | 1min | 875 km |
| 32 | ANAPARTI | APT | 06:39 | 06:40 | 1min | 879 km |
| 33 | BIKKAVOLU | BVL | 06:49 | 06:50 | 1min | 888 km |
| 34 | MEDAPADU | MPU | 07:09 | 07:10 | 1min | 896 km |
| 35 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 07:38 | 07:40 | 2min | 905 km |
| 36 | PITHAPURAM | PAP | 07:49 | 07:50 | 1min | 917 km |
| 37 | ANNAVARAM | ANV | 08:23 | 08:25 | 2min | 942 km |
| 38 | TUNI | TUNI | 09:08 | 09:10 | 2min | 959 km |
| 39 | NARSIPATNAM RD | NRP | 09:29 | 09:30 | 1min | 981 km |
| 40 | ELLAMANCHILI | YLM | 09:43 | 09:45 | 2min | 999 km |
| 41 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 10:08 | 10:10 | 2min | 1023 km |
| 42 | DUVVADA | DVD | 10:53 | 10:55 | 2min | 1039 km |
| 43 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 11:30 | 11:30 | — | 1056 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18522 TIRUMALA 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 18522 TIRUMALA EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18522 at GUNTAKAL JN, VISAKHAPATNAM 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 18522 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18522 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18522?
TIRUMALA EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.