22640 CHENNAI SF EXP Coach Position
CHENNAI SF EXP (22640) runs from ALLEPPEY to MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL in 13h 55m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 22640 CHENNAI SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 22640 CHENNAI 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 ALLEPPEY, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 22640 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.
How to Read 22640 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 22640:
| 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 22640 CHENNAI 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 | 22640 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | CHENNAI SF EXP |
| From | ALLEPPEY (ALLP) |
| To | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| Departure | 15:20 |
| Arrival | 05:15 |
| Duration | 13h 55m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLEPPEY | ALLP | — | 15:20 | — | — |
| 2 | CHERTHALA | SRTL | 15:38 | 15:39 | 1min | 24 km |
| 3 | TURAVUR | TUVR | 15:48 | 15:49 | 1min | 34 km |
| 4 | ERNAKULAM JN | ERS | 16:22 | 16:27 | 5min | 57 km |
| 5 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 16:37 | 16:39 | 2min | 60 km |
| 6 | ALUVA | AWY | 16:59 | 17:01 | 2min | 77 km |
| 7 | ANGAMALI | AFK | 17:11 | 17:12 | 1min | 86 km |
| 8 | CHALAKUDI | CKI | 17:27 | 17:28 | 1min | 101 km |
| 9 | IRINJALAKUDA | IJK | 17:38 | 17:39 | 1min | 107 km |
| 10 | THRISSUR | TCR | 18:10 | 18:13 | 3min | 131 km |
| 11 | THRISSUR PUNKUNNAM | PNQ | 18:17 | 18:18 | 1min | 133 km |
| 12 | WADAKANCHERI | WKI | 18:36 | 18:37 | 1min | 148 km |
| 13 | OTTAPPALAM | OTP | 19:21 | 19:22 | 1min | 177 km |
| 14 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 19:47 | 19:50 | 3min | 208 km |
| 15 | PODANUR JN | PTJ | 21:19 | 21:20 | 1min | 257 km |
| 16 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 21:32 | 21:35 | 3min | 263 km |
| 17 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 22:18 | 22:20 | 2min | 313 km |
| 18 | ERODE JN | ED | 23:05 | 23:10 | 5min | 363 km |
| 19 | SALEM JN | SA | 00:02 | 00:05 | 3min | 426 km |
| 20 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 01:53 | 01:55 | 2min | 546 km |
| 21 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 03:03 | 03:05 | 2min | 630 km |
| 22 | ARAKKONAM | AJJ | 03:48 | 03:50 | 2min | 690 km |
| 23 | AVADI | AVD | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2min | 738 km |
| 24 | PERAMBUR | PER | 04:43 | 04:45 | 2min | 753 km |
| 25 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | 05:15 | 05:15 | — | 759 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 22640 CHENNAI 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 22640 CHENNAI SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 22640 at ALLEPPEY, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL 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 22640 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 22640 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 22640?
CHENNAI SF EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.