22604 VM KGP SF EXP Coach Position
22604 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VM KGP SF EXP (22604) runs from VILLUPURAM JN to KHARAGPUR JN in 31h 30m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 22604 VM KGP SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 22604 VM KGP SF 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 VILLUPURAM JN, KHARAGPUR JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 22604 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.
22604 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 22604 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 22604:
| 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 22604 VM KGP SF 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 | 22604 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VM KGP SF EXP |
| From | VILLUPURAM JN (VM) |
| To | KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) |
| Departure | 11:05 |
| Arrival | 18:35 |
| Duration | 31h 30m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Tue |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | — | 11:05 | — | — |
| 2 | TIRUVANNAMALAI | TNM | 11:58 | 12:00 | 2min | 68 km |
| 3 | VELLORE CANT | VLR | 13:13 | 13:15 | 2min | 151 km |
| 4 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 13:50 | 13:55 | 5min | 161 km |
| 5 | ARAKKONAM | AJJ | 14:53 | 14:55 | 2min | 221 km |
| 6 | PERAMBUR | PER | 15:40 | 15:45 | 5min | 284 km |
| 7 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 18:24 | 18:25 | 1min | 421 km |
| 8 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 23:10 | 23:20 | 10min | 714 km |
| 9 | ELURU | EE | 00:19 | 00:20 | 1min | 774 km |
| 10 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 01:38 | 01:40 | 2min | 863 km |
| 11 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 05:40 | 06:00 | 20min | 1064 km |
| 12 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 06:50 | 06:55 | 5min | 1125 km |
| 13 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 09:59 | 10:04 | 5min | 1341 km |
| 14 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 11:25 | 11:45 | 20min | 1488 km |
| 15 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 12:10 | 12:15 | 5min | 1507 km |
| 16 | CUTTACK | CTC | 12:50 | 12:55 | 5min | 1534 km |
| 17 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 13:38 | 13:39 | 1min | 1606 km |
| 18 | BALASORE | BLS | 15:50 | 15:52 | 2min | 1712 km |
| 19 | BELDA | BLDA | 17:01 | 17:03 | 2min | 1792 km |
| 20 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 18:35 | 18:35 | — | 1830 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 22604 VM KGP SF 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 22604 VM KGP SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 22604 at VILLUPURAM JN, KHARAGPUR JN 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 22604 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 22604 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 22604?
VM KGP SF EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.