20636 ANANTAPURI EXP Coach Position
20636 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
ANANTAPURI EXP (20636) runs from KOLLAM JN to CHENNAI EGMORE in 15h 10m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20636 ANANTAPURI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 20636 ANANTAPURI 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 KOLLAM JN, CHENNAI EGMORE and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20636 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.
20636 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 20636 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 20636:
| 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 20636 ANANTAPURI 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 | 20636 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | ANANTAPURI EXP |
| From | KOLLAM JN (QLN) |
| To | CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) |
| Departure | 14:55 |
| Arrival | 06:05 |
| Duration | 15h 10m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | — | 14:55 | — | — |
| 2 | PARAVUR | PVU | 15:07 | 15:08 | 1min | 13 km |
| 3 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 15:18 | 15:19 | 1min | 24 km |
| 4 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | 16:00 | 16:05 | 5min | 65 km |
| 5 | NEYYATTINKARA | NYY | 16:27 | 16:28 | 1min | 82 km |
| 6 | PARASSALA | PASA | 16:40 | 16:41 | 1min | 95 km |
| 7 | KULITTHURAI | KZT | 16:48 | 16:51 | 3min | 103 km |
| 8 | ERANIEL | ERL | 17:05 | 17:06 | 1min | 118 km |
| 9 | NAGERCOIL TOWN | NJT | 17:18 | 17:21 | 3min | 131 km |
| 10 | ARALVAYMOZHI | AAY | 17:43 | 17:44 | 1min | 149 km |
| 11 | VALLIYUR | VLY | 17:59 | 18:01 | 2min | 167 km |
| 12 | NANGUNERI | NNN | 18:13 | 18:14 | 1min | 181 km |
| 13 | TIRUNELVELI | TEN | 19:20 | 19:25 | 5min | 209 km |
| 14 | KOVILPATTI | CVP | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2min | 274 km |
| 15 | SATUR | SRT | 20:32 | 20:34 | 2min | 296 km |
| 16 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 20:58 | 21:00 | 2min | 323 km |
| 17 | TIRUMANGALAM | TMQ | 21:19 | 21:20 | 1min | 349 km |
| 18 | MADURAI JN | MDU | 21:40 | 21:45 | 5min | 366 km |
| 19 | DINDIGUL JN | DG | 22:47 | 22:50 | 3min | 432 km |
| 20 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 23:50 | 23:55 | 5min | 526 km |
| 21 | VRIDHACHALAM JN | VRI | 01:24 | 01:26 | 2min | 649 km |
| 22 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 02:38 | 02:40 | 2min | 704 km |
| 23 | TINDIVANAM | TMV | 03:13 | 03:15 | 2min | 741 km |
| 24 | MELMARUVATTUR | MLMR | 03:38 | 03:40 | 2min | 771 km |
| 25 | MADURANTAKAM | MMK | 03:53 | 03:55 | 2min | 782 km |
| 26 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 04:18 | 04:20 | 2min | 807 km |
| 27 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 04:48 | 04:50 | 2min | 838 km |
| 28 | MAMBALAM | MBM | 05:09 | 05:10 | 1min | 856 km |
| 29 | CHENNAI EGMORE | MS | 06:05 | 06:05 | — | 863 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20636 ANANTAPURI 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 20636 ANANTAPURI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20636 at KOLLAM JN, CHENNAI EGMORE 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 20636 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20636 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20636?
ANANTAPURI EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.