18568 QLN VSKP EXPRESS Coach Position
18568 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
QLN VSKP EXPRESS (18568) runs from KOLLAM JN to VISAKHAPATNAM in 28h 10m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18568 QLN VSKP EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 18568 QLN VSKP 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, VISAKHAPATNAM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18568 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.
18568 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18568 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 18568:
| 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 18568 QLN VSKP 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 | 18568 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | QLN VSKP EXPRESS |
| From | KOLLAM JN (QLN) |
| To | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| Departure | 19:35 |
| Arrival | 23:45 |
| Duration | 28h 10m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | — | 19:35 | — | — |
| 2 | SASTHANKOTTA | STKT | 19:54 | 19:55 | 1min | 20 km |
| 3 | KARUNAGAPALLI | KPY | 20:04 | 20:05 | 1min | 28 km |
| 4 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 20:18 | 20:20 | 2min | 41 km |
| 5 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 20:33 | 20:34 | 1min | 49 km |
| 6 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 20:45 | 20:47 | 2min | 62 km |
| 7 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 20:56 | 20:57 | 1min | 71 km |
| 8 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 21:06 | 21:07 | 1min | 79 km |
| 9 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 21:27 | 21:30 | 3min | 96 km |
| 10 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 22:55 | 23:00 | 5min | 158 km |
| 11 | ALUVA | AWY | 23:23 | 23:25 | 2min | 175 km |
| 12 | IRINJALAKUDA | IJK | 23:54 | 23:55 | 1min | 207 km |
| 13 | THRISSUR | TCR | 00:22 | 00:25 | 3min | 230 km |
| 14 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 01:57 | 02:00 | 3min | 307 km |
| 15 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 03:25 | 03:30 | 5min | 362 km |
| 16 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 04:10 | 04:15 | 5min | 412 km |
| 17 | ERODE JN | ED | 05:05 | 05:15 | 10min | 462 km |
| 18 | SALEM JN | SA | 06:07 | 06:10 | 3min | 525 km |
| 19 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2min | 645 km |
| 20 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 09:05 | 09:10 | 5min | 728 km |
| 21 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 11:00 | 11:10 | 10min | 861 km |
| 22 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 12:38 | 12:40 | 2min | 945 km |
| 23 | NELLORE | NLR | 13:13 | 13:15 | 2min | 983 km |
| 24 | SINGARAYAKONDA | SKM | 14:14 | 14:15 | 1min | 1071 km |
| 25 | ONGOLE | OGL | 14:53 | 14:55 | 2min | 1099 km |
| 26 | BAPATLA | BPP | 15:38 | 15:40 | 2min | 1163 km |
| 27 | TENALI JN | TEL | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2min | 1206 km |
| 28 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 17:00 | 17:10 | 10min | 1237 km |
| 29 | ELURU | EE | 17:58 | 18:00 | 2min | 1297 km |
| 30 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2min | 1386 km |
| 31 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2min | 1437 km |
| 32 | ELLAMANCHILI | YLM | 21:34 | 21:35 | 1min | 1530 km |
| 33 | DUVVADA | DVD | 22:48 | 22:50 | 2min | 1570 km |
| 34 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 23:45 | 23:45 | — | 1587 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18568 QLN VSKP 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 18568 QLN VSKP EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18568 at KOLLAM 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 18568 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18568 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18568?
QLN VSKP EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.