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17040 • VASCO DA GAMA to SECUNDERABAD JN

17040 VSG SC EXPRESS Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 17040 VSG SC EXPRESS online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

VSG VASCO DA GAMA 08:40
19h 20m
SC SECUNDERABAD JN 04:00
22 Coaches
Runs: Thu, Sat
17040 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
PWR 1
PWR
GN 2
Unreserved General Class
GN 3
Unreserved General Class
S7 4
Sleeper Class
S6 5
Sleeper Class
S5 6
Sleeper Class
S4 7
Sleeper Class
S3 8
Sleeper Class
S2 9
Sleeper Class
S1 10
Sleeper Class
B3 11
AC 3 Tier
B2 12
AC 3 Tier
B1 13
AC 3 Tier
M2 14
AC 3 Tier Economy
M1 15
AC 3 Tier Economy
A2 16
AC 2 Tier
A1 17
AC 2 Tier
H1 18
AC First Class
GN 19
Unreserved General Class
GN 20
Unreserved General Class
PWR 21
PWR
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

17040 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
VASCO DA GAMA (VSG) -- 08:40 -- 0 km 1
MADGAON (MAO) 09:05 09:10 5h 0m 28 km 1
SANVERDAM CHUCH (SVM) 09:29 09:30 1h 0m 44 km 1
KULEM (QLM) 09:55 10:00 5h 0m 62 km 1
CASTLE ROCK (CLR) 11:05 11:10 5h 0m 121 km 1
LONDA JN (LD) 11:48 11:50 2h 0m 146 km 1
DHARWAR (DWR) 13:20 13:22 2h 0m 216 km 1
SSS HUBBALLI JN (UBL) 14:05 14:15 10h 0m 236 km 1
GADAG JN (GDG) 15:13 15:15 2h 0m 294 km 1
KOPPAL (KBL) 16:03 16:05 2h 0m 352 km 1
HOSAPETE JN (HPT) 16:40 16:45 5h 0m 379 km 1
BALLARI JN (BAY) 18:10 18:15 5h 0m 445 km 1
GUNTAKAL JN (GTL) 19:55 20:05 10h 0m 495 km 1
DHONE (DHNE) 21:25 21:30 5h 0m 564 km 1
KURNOOL CITY (KRNT) 22:13 22:15 2h 0m 617 km 1
GADWAL JN (GWD) 23:39 23:40 1h 0m 673 km 1
MAHBUBNAGAR (MBNR) 00:56 00:58 2h 0m 748 km 2
JADCHERLA (JCL) 01:19 01:20 1h 0m 765 km 2
SHADNAGAR (SHNR) 01:44 01:45 1h 0m 801 km 2
KACHEGUDA (KCG) 03:03 03:05 2h 0m 853 km 2
SECUNDERABAD JN (SC) 04:00 -- -- 861 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 17040 VSG SC EXPRESS, 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 17040 Online?

Checking the coach layout for VSG SC EXPRESS is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 17040 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 17040 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 VSG SC EXPRESS 17040 have?
17040 VSG SC EXPRESS makes 21 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from VASCO DA GAMA (VSG) and ends at SECUNDERABAD JN (SC).
Is 17040 a daily train?
It runs on: Thu, Sat.