22609 INTERCITY SF EX Coach Position
22609 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
INTERCITY SF EX (22609) runs from MANGALORE CNTL to COIMBATORE JN in 07h 20m · classes: 2S, CC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 22609 INTERCITY SF EX Today
Find the coach position of 22609 INTERCITY SF EX — 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 MANGALORE CNTL, COIMBATORE JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 22609 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.
22609 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 22609 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 22609:
| 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 22609 INTERCITY SF EX, 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 | 22609 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | INTERCITY SF EX |
| From | MANGALORE CNTL (MAQ) |
| To | COIMBATORE JN (CBE) |
| Departure | 11:05 |
| Arrival | 18:25 |
| Duration | 07h 20m |
| Classes | 2S, CC |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANGALORE CNTL | MAQ | — | 11:05 | — | — |
| 2 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 11:44 | 11:45 | 1min | 46 km |
| 3 | KANHANGAD | KZE | 12:04 | 12:05 | 1min | 69 km |
| 4 | NILESHWAR | NLE | 12:14 | 12:15 | 1min | 79 km |
| 5 | PAYYANUR | PAY | 12:29 | 12:30 | 1min | 98 km |
| 6 | KANNUR | CAN | 12:57 | 13:00 | 3min | 132 km |
| 7 | THALASSERY | TLY | 13:19 | 13:20 | 1min | 153 km |
| 8 | VADAKARA | BDJ | 13:39 | 13:40 | 1min | 175 km |
| 9 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 14:17 | 14:20 | 3min | 221 km |
| 10 | PARPANANGADI | PGI | 14:44 | 14:45 | 1min | 246 km |
| 11 | TIRUR | TIR | 14:59 | 15:00 | 1min | 262 km |
| 12 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 15:47 | 15:50 | 3min | 307 km |
| 13 | OTTAPPALAM | OTP | 16:09 | 16:10 | 1min | 320 km |
| 14 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 16:42 | 16:45 | 3min | 351 km |
| 15 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 18:25 | 18:25 | — | 406 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 22609 INTERCITY SF EX?
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 22609 INTERCITY SF EX arrive on?
Platform numbers for 22609 at MANGALORE CNTL, COIMBATORE 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 22609 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 22609 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 22609?
INTERCITY SF EX offers 2S, CC classes.