22716 MDU KCG SF EXP Coach Position
MDU KCG SF EXP (22716) runs from MADURAI JN to KACHEGUDA in 23h 25m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 22716 MDU KCG SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 22716 MDU KCG 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 MADURAI JN, KACHEGUDA and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 22716 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 22716 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 22716:
| 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 22716 MDU KCG 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 | 22716 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MDU KCG SF EXP |
| From | MADURAI JN (MDU) |
| To | KACHEGUDA (KCG) |
| Departure | 13:15 |
| Arrival | 12:40 |
| Duration | 23h 25m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MADURAI JN | MDU | — | 13:15 | — | — |
| 2 | KODAIKANAL ROAD | KQN | 13:43 | 13:45 | 2min | 41 km |
| 3 | DINDIGUL JN | DG | 14:10 | 14:15 | 5min | 66 km |
| 4 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 15:15 | 15:20 | 5min | 161 km |
| 5 | KARUR | KRR | 16:55 | 17:00 | 5min | 236 km |
| 6 | ERODE JN | ED | 18:40 | 18:50 | 10min | 302 km |
| 7 | SALEM JN | SA | 19:35 | 19:40 | 5min | 364 km |
| 8 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 21:48 | 21:50 | 2min | 485 km |
| 9 | VANIYAMBADI | VN | 22:03 | 22:05 | 2min | 500 km |
| 10 | AMBUR | AB | 22:18 | 22:20 | 2min | 516 km |
| 11 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 23:00 | 23:05 | 5min | 568 km |
| 12 | CHITTOOR | CTO | 23:43 | 23:45 | 2min | 601 km |
| 13 | PAKALA JN | PAK | 00:30 | 00:40 | 10min | 631 km |
| 14 | PILER | PIL | 01:19 | 01:20 | 1min | 672 km |
| 15 | MADANAPALLE RD | MPL | 01:54 | 01:55 | 1min | 714 km |
| 16 | KADIRI | KRY | 02:59 | 03:00 | 1min | 791 km |
| 17 | DHARMAVARAM JN | DMM | 04:05 | 04:10 | 5min | 858 km |
| 18 | ANANTAPUR | ATP | 04:43 | 04:45 | 2min | 892 km |
| 19 | DHONE | DHNE | 06:55 | 07:00 | 5min | 1004 km |
| 20 | KURNOOL CITY | KRNT | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2min | 1057 km |
| 21 | GADWAL | GWD | 09:04 | 09:05 | 1min | 1113 km |
| 22 | MAHBUBNAGAR | MBNR | 10:08 | 10:10 | 2min | 1188 km |
| 23 | KACHEGUDA | KCG | 12:40 | 12:40 | — | 1293 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 22716 MDU KCG 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 22716 MDU KCG SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 22716 at MADURAI JN, KACHEGUDA 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 22716 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 22716 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 22716?
MDU KCG SF EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.