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18521 • VISAKHAPATNAM to GUNTAKAL JN

18521 TIRUMALA EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 18521 TIRUMALA EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

VSKP VISAKHAPATNAM 14:00
21h 30m
GTL GUNTAKAL JN 11:30
23 Coaches
Runs: Daily
18521 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
H1 4
AC First Class
A1 5
AC 2 Tier
A2 6
AC 2 Tier
B1 7
AC 3 Tier
B2 8
AC 3 Tier
B3 9
AC 3 Tier
B4 10
AC 3 Tier
B5 11
AC 3 Tier
B6 12
AC 3 Tier
M1 13
AC 3 Tier Economy
S1 14
Sleeper Class
S2 15
Sleeper Class
S3 16
Sleeper Class
S4 17
Sleeper Class
S5 18
Sleeper Class
S6 19
Sleeper Class
GEN 20
Unreserved General Class
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

18521 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) -- 14:00 -- 0 km 1
DUVVADA (DVD) 14:25 14:27 2h 0m 18 km 1
ANAKAPALLE (AKP) 14:44 14:45 1h 0m 34 km 1
ELLAMANCHILI (YLM) 14:59 15:00 1h 0m 57 km 1
NARSIPATNAM RD (NRP) 15:14 15:15 1h 0m 75 km 1
TUNI (TUNI) 15:49 15:50 1h 0m 97 km 1
ANNAVARAM (ANV) 16:14 16:15 1h 0m 114 km 1
PITHAPURAM (PAP) 16:39 16:40 1h 0m 139 km 1
SAMALKOT JN (SLO) 16:54 16:55 1h 0m 151 km 1
ANAPARTI (APT) 17:19 17:20 1h 0m 177 km 1
DWARAPUDI (DWP) 17:24 17:25 1h 0m 181 km 1
RAJAHMUNDRY (RJY) 17:48 17:50 2h 0m 201 km 1
KOVVUR (KVR) 18:07 18:08 1h 0m 209 km 1
NIDADAVOLU JN (NDD) 18:24 18:25 1h 0m 223 km 1
TADEPALLIGUDEM (TDD) 18:44 18:45 1h 0m 243 km 1
BHIMADOLU (BMD) 19:09 19:10 1h 0m 272 km 1
ELURU (EE) 19:29 19:30 1h 0m 291 km 1
NUZVID (NZD) 19:49 19:50 1h 0m 310 km 1
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA) 20:50 21:00 10h 0m 350 km 1
TENALI JN (TEL) 21:24 21:25 1h 0m 382 km 1
NIDUBROLU (NDO) 21:49 21:50 1h 0m 404 km 1
BAPATLA (BPP) 22:19 22:20 1h 0m 424 km 1
CHIRALA (CLX) 22:44 22:45 1h 0m 439 km 1
ONGOLE (OGL) 23:29 23:30 1h 0m 489 km 1
KAVALI (KVZ) 00:19 00:20 1h 0m 554 km 2
NELLORE (NLR) 01:04 01:05 1h 0m 605 km 2
GUDUR JN (GDR) 01:48 01:50 2h 0m 643 km 2
VENKATAGIRI (VKI) 02:24 02:25 1h 0m 679 km 2
SRI KALAHASTI (KHT) 02:44 02:45 1h 0m 703 km 2
TIRUPATI (TPTY) 04:10 04:25 15h 0m 736 km 2
RENIGUNTA JN (RU) 04:48 04:50 2h 0m 746 km 2
KODURU (KOU) 05:24 05:25 1h 0m 786 km 2
RAZAMPETA (RJP) 05:48 05:50 2h 0m 820 km 2
CUDDAPAH JN (HX) 07:03 07:05 2h 0m 871 km 2
YERRAGUNTLA JN (YA) 07:38 07:40 2h 0m 910 km 2
KONDAPURAM (KDP) 08:10 08:12 2h 0m 951 km 2
TADIPATRI (TU) 08:33 08:35 2h 0m 979 km 2
GOOTY (GY) 09:13 09:15 2h 0m 1027 km 2
GUNTAKAL JN (GTL) 11:30 -- -- 1056 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 18521 TIRUMALA 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 18521 Online?

Checking the coach layout for TIRUMALA EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 18521 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 18521 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 TIRUMALA EXP 18521 have?
18521 TIRUMALA EXP makes 39 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) and ends at GUNTAKAL JN (GTL).
Is 18521 a daily train?
It runs on: Daily.