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16729 • MADURAI JN to PUNALUR

16729 MDU PUU EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 16729 MDU PUU EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

MDU MADURAI JN 23:15
10h 40m
PUU PUNALUR 09:55
19 Coaches
Runs: Daily
16729 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLRD 1
SLRD
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
B1 4
AC 3 Tier
S1 5
Sleeper Class
S2 6
Sleeper Class
S3 7
Sleeper Class
S4 8
Sleeper Class
S5 9
Sleeper Class
S6 10
Sleeper Class
S7 11
Sleeper Class
GEN 12
Unreserved General Class
GEN 13
Unreserved General Class
GEN 14
Unreserved General Class
GEN 15
Unreserved General Class
GEN 16
Unreserved General Class
GEN 17
Unreserved General Class
SLRD 18
SLRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

16729 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
MADURAI JN (MDU) -- 23:15 -- 0 km 1
TIRUPARANKNDRM (TDN) 23:26 23:27 1h 0m 7 km 1
TIRUMANGALAM (TMQ) 23:36 23:37 1h 0m 18 km 1
VIRUDUNAGAR JN (VPT) 23:55 23:57 2h 0m 44 km 1
SATUR (SRT) 00:13 00:15 2h 0m 71 km 2
KOVILPATTI (CVP) 00:33 00:35 2h 0m 92 km 2
KADAMBUR (KDU) 00:49 00:50 1h 0m 114 km 2
VANCHIMANIYACHI (MEJ) 01:09 01:10 1h 0m 128 km 2
TIRUNELVELI JN (TEN) 01:40 01:45 5h 0m 157 km 2
NANGUNERI (NNN) 02:09 02:10 1h 0m 185 km 2
VALLIYUR (VLY) 02:23 02:25 2h 0m 199 km 2
ARALVAYMOZHI (AAY) 02:39 02:40 1h 0m 217 km 2
NAGER COIL TOWN (NJT) 04:31 04:36 5h 0m 235 km 2
ERANIEL (ERL) 04:51 04:52 1h 0m 249 km 2
KULITTHURAI (KZT) 05:06 05:07 1h 0m 263 km 2
KULITTURAI WEST (KZTW) 05:10 05:11 1h 0m 267 km 2
PARASHSHALA (PASA) 05:15 05:16 1h 0m 272 km 2
NEYYATTINKARA (NYY) 05:34 05:35 1h 0m 284 km 2
TRIVANDRUM CNTL (TVC) 06:20 06:25 5h 0m 301 km 2
TRIVANDRUM PETT (TVP) 06:30 06:31 1h 0m 304 km 2
TRIVANDRUMNORTH (TVCN) 06:39 06:40 1h 0m 308 km 2
KAZHAKUTTAM (KZK) 06:47 06:48 1h 0m 315 km 2
KANIYAPURAM (KXP) 06:51 06:52 1h 0m 319 km 2
MURUKKAMPUZHA (MQU) 07:04 07:05 1h 0m 323 km 2
CHIRAYINKEEZH (CRY) 07:11 07:12 1h 0m 330 km 2
KADAKAVUR (KVU) 07:24 07:25 1h 0m 333 km 2
VARKALASIVAGIRI (VAK) 07:39 07:40 1h 0m 342 km 2
EDAVAI (EVA) 07:44 07:45 1h 0m 346 km 2
PARAVUR (PVU) 07:59 08:00 1h 0m 354 km 2
MAYYANAD (MYY) 08:04 08:05 1h 0m 357 km 2
IRAVIPURAM (IRP) 08:10 08:11 1h 0m 361 km 2
KOLLAM JN (QLN) 08:30 08:35 5h 0m 366 km 2
KILIKOLLUR (KLQ) 08:36 08:37 1h 0m 372 km 2
KUNDARA (KUV) 08:45 08:46 1h 0m 379 km 2
EZHUKONE (EKN) 08:54 08:55 1h 0m 384 km 2
KOTTARAKARA (KKZ) 09:02 09:03 1h 0m 390 km 2
KURI (KIF) 09:08 09:09 1h 0m 398 km 2
AUVANESWSAREM (AVS) 09:19 09:20 1h 0m 402 km 2
PUNALUR (PUU) 09:55 -- -- 410 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 16729 MDU PUU 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 16729 Online?

Checking the coach layout for MDU PUU EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 16729 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 16729 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 MDU PUU EXP 16729 have?
16729 MDU PUU EXP makes 39 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from MADURAI JN (MDU) and ends at PUNALUR (PUU).
Is 16729 a daily train?
It runs on: Daily.