22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP Coach Position
22642 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SHM TVC SUF EXP (22642) runs from KOLKATA SHALIMAR to TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL in 44h 10m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 22642 SHM TVC SUF 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 KOLKATA SHALIMAR, TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 22642 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.
22642 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 22642 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP halts, along the KOLKATA SHALIMAR → TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHM | PF 2 | |
| 3 | SRC | PF 4 | |
| 19 | MCA | PF 4 | |
| 33 | KGP | PF 3 | |
| 51 | BLS | PF 2 | |
| 61 | BHC | PF 2 | |
| 69 | JJKR | PF 3 | |
| 83 | CTC | PF 3 | |
| 91 | BBS | PF 4 | |
| 94 | KUR | PF 4 | |
| 108 | BALU | PF 2 | |
| 119 | BAM | PF 2 | |
| 128 | PSA | PF 3 | |
| 137 | CHE | PF 3 | |
| 145 | VZM | PF 1 | |
| 155 | VSKP | PF 6 | |
| 181 | RJY | PF 1 | |
| 203 | BZA | PF 7 | |
| 275 | PER | PF 2 | |
| 311 | KPD | PF 1 | |
| 324 | JTJ | PF 1 | |
| 341 | SA | PF 4 | |
| 348 | ED | — | |
| 354 | TUP | PF 1 | |
| 362 | CBE | PF 2 | |
| 370 | PGT | PF 2 | |
| 383 | TCR | PF 1 | |
| 394 | AWY | PF 1 | |
| 398 | ERS | — | |
| 404 | SRTL | — | |
| 409 | ALLP | — | |
| 411 | AMPA | PF 3 | |
| 414 | HAD | PF 2 | |
| 416 | KYJ | PF 3 | |
| 422 | QLN | PF 1 | |
| 438 | TVP | PF 1 | |
| 439 | TVC | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 22642 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 22642:
| 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 22642 SHM TVC SUF 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 | 22642 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SHM TVC SUF EXP |
| From | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| To | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL (TVC) |
| Departure | 23:45 |
| Arrival | 19:55 |
| Duration | 44h 10m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Tue, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | — | 23:45 | — | — |
| 2 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 00:01 | 00:02 | 1min | 6 km |
| 3 | MECHEDA | MCA | 00:47 | 00:48 | 1min | 58 km |
| 4 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 01:35 | 01:40 | 5min | 113 km |
| 5 | BALASORE | BLS | 03:05 | 03:10 | 5min | 232 km |
| 6 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 03:50 | 03:52 | 2min | 294 km |
| 7 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 04:41 | 04:43 | 2min | 337 km |
| 8 | CUTTACK | CTC | 05:50 | 05:55 | 5min | 409 km |
| 9 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 06:30 | 06:35 | 5min | 437 km |
| 10 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 06:55 | 07:15 | 20min | 456 km |
| 11 | BALUGAON | BALU | 08:17 | 08:19 | 2min | 527 km |
| 12 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 09:10 | 09:15 | 5min | 603 km |
| 13 | PALASA | PSA | 10:55 | 10:57 | 2min | 677 km |
| 14 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 11:48 | 11:50 | 2min | 750 km |
| 15 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 12:45 | 12:50 | 5min | 819 km |
| 16 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 14:20 | 14:40 | 20min | 880 km |
| 17 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 17:13 | 17:15 | 2min | 1080 km |
| 18 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 19:45 | 19:55 | 10min | 1229 km |
| 19 | PERAMBUR | PER | 03:00 | 03:05 | 5min | 1659 km |
| 20 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 04:45 | 04:50 | 5min | 1783 km |
| 21 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 06:00 | 06:15 | 15min | 1867 km |
| 22 | SALEM JN | SA | 07:42 | 07:45 | 3min | 1987 km |
| 23 | ERODE JN | ED | 08:40 | 08:50 | 10min | 2049 km |
| 24 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 09:33 | 09:35 | 2min | 2099 km |
| 25 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 10:32 | 10:35 | 3min | 2150 km |
| 26 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 11:35 | 11:40 | 5min | 2204 km |
| 27 | THRISSUR | TCR | 13:03 | 13:05 | 2min | 2281 km |
| 28 | ALUVA | AWY | 14:00 | 14:02 | 2min | 2336 km |
| 29 | ERNAKULAM JN | ERS | 14:32 | 14:37 | 5min | 2355 km |
| 30 | CHERTHALA | SRTL | 15:07 | 15:08 | 1min | 2389 km |
| 31 | ALLEPPEY | ALLP | 15:52 | 15:55 | 3min | 2412 km |
| 32 | AMBALAPUZHA | AMPA | 16:06 | 16:07 | 1min | 2424 km |
| 33 | HARIPPAD | HAD | 16:24 | 16:25 | 1min | 2443 km |
| 34 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 16:48 | 16:50 | 2min | 2456 km |
| 35 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 18:05 | 18:08 | 3min | 2496 km |
| 36 | TRIVANDRUM PETTAI | TVP | 18:59 | 19:00 | 1min | 2558 km |
| 37 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | 19:55 | 19:55 | — | 2561 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 22642 SHM TVC SUF 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 22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 22642 at KOLKATA SHALIMAR, TRIVANDRUM 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 22642 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 22642 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 22642?
SHM TVC SUF EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.