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12698 • TRIVANDRUM CNTL to MGR CHENNAI CTL

12698 TVC MAS SF EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 12698 TVC MAS SF EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

TVC TRIVANDRUM CNTL 19:15
15h 10m
MAS MGR CHENNAI CTL 10:25
23 Coaches
Runs: Sat
12698 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
M3 4
AC 3 Tier Economy
M2 5
AC 3 Tier Economy
M1 6
AC 3 Tier Economy
B4 7
AC 3 Tier
B3 8
AC 3 Tier
B2 9
AC 3 Tier
B1 10
AC 3 Tier
A2 11
AC 2 Tier
A1 12
AC 2 Tier
S6 13
Sleeper Class
S5 14
Sleeper Class
S4 15
Sleeper Class
S3 16
Sleeper Class
S2 17
Sleeper Class
S1 18
Sleeper Class
GEN 19
Unreserved General Class
GEN 20
Unreserved General Class
SLRDP 21
SLRDP
RA 22
RA
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

12698 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
TRIVANDRUM CNTL (TVC) -- 19:15 -- 0 km 1
KAZHAKUTTAM (KZK) 19:29 19:30 1h 0m 14 km 1
KOLLAM JN (QLN) 20:11 20:13 2h 0m 65 km 1
ALLEPPEY (ALLP) 21:33 21:35 2h 0m 149 km 1
ERNAKULAM JN (ERS) 22:30 22:35 5h 0m 206 km 1
THRISUR (TCR) 23:48 23:50 2h 0m 280 km 1
PALAKKAD JN (PGT) 01:17 01:20 3h 0m 357 km 2
PODANUR JN (PTJ) 02:39 02:40 1h 0m 406 km 2
ERODE JN (ED) 03:55 04:00 5h 0m 499 km 2
SALEM JN (SA) 04:52 04:55 3h 0m 562 km 2
JOLARPETTAI JN (JTJ) 06:58 07:00 2h 0m 682 km 2
KATPADI JN (KPD) 07:58 08:00 2h 0m 765 km 2
MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) 10:25 -- -- 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 12698 TVC MAS 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 12698 Online?

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

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 12698 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 12698 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 TVC MAS SF EXP 12698 have?
12698 TVC MAS SF EXP makes 13 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from TRIVANDRUM CNTL (TVC) and ends at MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS).
Is 12698 a daily train?
It runs on: Sat.