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17656 • PUDUCHERRY to KAKINADA PORT

17656 PDY COA EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 17656 PDY COA EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

PDY PUDUCHERRY 13:30
19h 55m
COA KAKINADA PORT 09:25
23 Coaches
Runs: Mon, Thu, Sat
17656 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLRD 1
SLRD
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
S1 3
Sleeper Class
S2 4
Sleeper Class
S3 5
Sleeper Class
S4 6
Sleeper Class
S5 7
Sleeper Class
S6 8
Sleeper Class
S7 9
Sleeper Class
S8 10
Sleeper Class
B1 11
AC 3 Tier
B2 12
AC 3 Tier
B3 13
AC 3 Tier
B4 14
AC 3 Tier
B5 15
AC 3 Tier
B6 16
AC 3 Tier
B7 17
AC 3 Tier
B8 18
AC 3 Tier
A1 19
AC 2 Tier
A2 20
AC 2 Tier
GEN 21
Unreserved General Class
SLRD 22
SLRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

17656 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
PUDUCHERRY (PDY) -- 13:30 -- 0 km 1
VILLUPURAM JN (VM) 14:10 14:15 5h 0m 38 km 1
MELMARUVATTUR (MLMR) 15:08 15:10 2h 0m 106 km 1
CHENGALPATTU JN (CGL) 15:48 15:50 2h 0m 141 km 1
TAMBARAM (TBM) 16:18 16:20 2h 0m 172 km 1
CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) 16:55 17:05 10h 0m 197 km 1
GUMMIDIPUNDI (GPD) 18:38 18:40 2h 0m 248 km 1
SULLURUPETA (SPE) 19:08 19:10 2h 0m 283 km 1
NAYUDUPETA (NYP) 19:33 19:35 2h 0m 311 km 1
GUDUR JN (GDR) 20:03 20:05 2h 0m 338 km 1
NELLORE (NLR) 20:33 20:35 2h 0m 377 km 1
BITRAGUNTA (BTTR) 20:58 21:00 2h 0m 410 km 1
KAVALI (KVZ) 21:14 21:15 1h 0m 427 km 1
SINGARAYAKONDA (SKM) 21:53 21:55 2h 0m 465 km 1
ONGOLE (OGL) 22:18 22:20 2h 0m 493 km 1
VETAPALEM (VTM) 22:53 22:55 2h 0m 534 km 1
CHIRALA (CLX) 23:03 23:05 2h 0m 542 km 1
BAPATLA (BPP) 23:18 23:20 2h 0m 557 km 1
NIDUBROLU (NDO) 00:03 00:05 2h 0m 578 km 2
TENALI JN (TEL) 00:23 00:25 2h 0m 599 km 2
NEW GUNTUR (NGNT) 00:59 01:00 1h 0m 624 km 2
MANGALAGIRI (MAG) 01:29 01:30 1h 0m 643 km 2
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA) 02:10 02:20 10h 0m 654 km 2
GUDIVADA JN (GDV) 03:08 03:10 2h 0m 698 km 2
KAIKALUR (KKLR) 03:39 03:40 1h 0m 727 km 2
AKIVIDU (AKVD) 03:58 04:00 2h 0m 744 km 2
BHIMAVARAM TOWN (BVRT) 04:18 04:20 2h 0m 762 km 2
ATTILI (AL) 04:38 04:40 2h 0m 782 km 2
TANUKU (TNKU) 04:53 04:55 2h 0m 792 km 2
NIDADAVOLU JN (NDD) 05:28 05:30 2h 0m 809 km 2
GODAVARI (GVN) 06:04 06:05 1h 0m 829 km 2
RAJAHMUNDRY (RJY) 06:48 06:50 2h 0m 832 km 2
DWARAPUDI (DWP) 07:23 07:25 2h 0m 852 km 2
ANAPARTI (APT) 07:33 07:35 2h 0m 855 km 2
SAMALKOT JN (SLO) 07:58 08:00 2h 0m 882 km 2
KAKINADA TOWN (CCT) 08:28 08:30 2h 0m 894 km 2
KAKINADA PORT (COA) 09:25 -- -- 896 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 17656 PDY COA 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 17656 Online?

Checking the coach layout for PDY COA EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 17656 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 17656 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 PDY COA EXP 17656 have?
17656 PDY COA EXP makes 37 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from PUDUCHERRY (PDY) and ends at KAKINADA PORT (COA).
Is 17656 a daily train?
It runs on: Mon, Thu, Sat.