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12697 • MGR CHENNAI CTL to TRIVANDRUM CNTL

12697 MAS TVC SF EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 12697 MAS TVC SF EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

MAS MGR CHENNAI CTL 15:10
15h 30m
TVC TRIVANDRUM CNTL 06:40
22 Coaches
Runs: Sun
12697 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
S1 4
Sleeper Class
S2 5
Sleeper Class
S3 6
Sleeper Class
S4 7
Sleeper Class
S5 8
Sleeper Class
S6 9
Sleeper Class
A1 10
AC 2 Tier
A2 11
AC 2 Tier
B1 12
AC 3 Tier
B2 13
AC 3 Tier
B3 14
AC 3 Tier
B4 15
AC 3 Tier
M1 16
AC 3 Tier Economy
M2 17
AC 3 Tier Economy
M3 18
AC 3 Tier Economy
GEN 19
Unreserved General Class
GEN 20
Unreserved General Class
LPR 21
LPR
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

12697 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) -- 15:10 -- 0 km 1
KATPADI JN (KPD) 16:58 17:00 2h 0m 130 km 1
JOLARPETTAI JN (JTJ) 18:18 18:20 2h 0m 214 km 1
SALEM JN (SA) 19:47 19:50 3h 0m 334 km 1
ERODE JN (ED) 20:45 20:50 5h 0m 396 km 1
PODANUR JN (PTJ) 22:19 22:20 1h 0m 490 km 1
PALAKKAD JN (PGT) 23:17 23:20 3h 0m 538 km 1
THRISUR (TCR) 00:25 00:28 3h 0m 615 km 2
ERNAKULAM JN (ERS) 02:05 02:10 5h 0m 689 km 2
ALLEPPEY (ALLP) 03:17 03:20 3h 0m 746 km 2
KOLLAM JN (QLN) 04:47 04:50 3h 0m 830 km 2
KAZHAKUTTAM (KZK) 05:32 05:33 1h 0m 881 km 2
TRIVANDRUM CNTL (TVC) 06:40 -- -- 895 km 2

What Is a Train Coach Position and Why Does It Matter?

A train coach position refers to the specific sequence of carriages (coaches) relative to the engine. For 12697 MAS TVC SF EXP, knowing the coach position is crucial because Indian railway platforms are often long. By knowing if your coach (like B1, A1, or S1) is near the engine or at the rear, you can save yourself from a last-minute sprint across the platform when the train arrives.

Simple Steps to Check the Coach Position of 12697 Online?

Checking the coach layout for MAS TVC SF EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 12697 in the search bar.
  • Step 2: View the visual sequence map which shows the 23 coaches in order.
  • Step 3: Note the "Distance from Engine" to identify if you need to stand at the start, middle, or end of the platform.

Things to Consider While Checking Train Coach Position

While the coach sequence for 12697 is generally stable, always keep these three things in mind:

  • Engine Direction: Ensure you check if the engine is at the front (standard for this route).
  • Rake Sharing: Some trains share coaches with others, which might slightly alter the sequence.
  • Platform Indicators: Match the coach code (e.g., H1) with the digital overhead displays on the platform for 100% accuracy.

Common Questions

How many stops does MAS TVC SF EXP 12697 have?
12697 MAS TVC SF EXP makes 13 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) and ends at TRIVANDRUM CNTL (TVC).
Is 12697 a daily train?
It runs on: Sun.