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22642 • SHALIMAR to TRIVANDRUM CNTL

22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

SHM SHALIMAR 23:45
44h 10m
TVC TRIVANDRUM CNTL 19:55
24 Coaches
Runs: Tue, Sun
22642 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
VP 1
VP
SLRD 2
SLRD
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
GEN 4
Unreserved General Class
B1 5
AC 3 Tier
B2 6
AC 3 Tier
B3 7
AC 3 Tier
B4 8
AC 3 Tier
M1 9
AC 3 Tier Economy
M2 10
AC 3 Tier Economy
M3 11
AC 3 Tier Economy
A1 12
AC 2 Tier
A2 13
AC 2 Tier
S1 14
Sleeper Class
PC 15
Pantry Car
S2 16
Sleeper Class
S3 17
Sleeper Class
S4 18
Sleeper Class
S5 19
Sleeper Class
S6 20
Sleeper Class
GEN 21
Unreserved General Class
GEN 22
Unreserved General Class
LPR 23
LPR
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

22642 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
SHALIMAR (SHM) -- 23:45 -- 0 km 1
SANTRAGACHI JN (SRC) 00:01 00:02 1h 0m 6 km 2
MECHEDA (MCA) 00:47 00:48 1h 0m 57 km 2
KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) 01:35 01:40 5h 0m 113 km 2
BALESHWAR (BLS) 03:05 03:10 5h 0m 232 km 2
BHADRAK (BHC) 03:50 03:52 2h 0m 294 km 2
JAJPUR K ROAD (JJKR) 04:41 04:43 2h 0m 337 km 2
CUTTACK (CTC) 05:50 05:55 5h 0m 409 km 2
BHUBANESWAR (BBS) 06:30 06:35 5h 0m 437 km 2
KHURDA ROAD JN (KUR) 06:55 07:15 20h 0m 456 km 2
BALUGAON (BALU) 08:17 08:19 2h 0m 527 km 2
BRAHMAPUR (BAM) 09:10 09:15 5h 0m 603 km 2
PALASA (PSA) 10:55 10:57 2h 0m 677 km 2
SRIKAKULAM ROAD (CHE) 11:48 11:50 2h 0m 750 km 2
VIZIANAGRAM JN (VZM) 12:45 12:50 5h 0m 819 km 2
VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) 14:20 14:40 20h 0m 880 km 2
RAJAHMUNDRY (RJY) 17:13 17:15 2h 0m 1080 km 2
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA) 19:45 19:55 10h 0m 1229 km 2
PERAMBUR (PER) 03:00 03:05 5h 0m 1659 km 3
KATPADI JN (KPD) 04:45 04:50 5h 0m 1783 km 3
JOLARPETTAI JN (JTJ) 06:00 06:15 15h 0m 1867 km 3
SALEM JN (SA) 07:42 07:45 3h 0m 1987 km 3
ERODE JN (ED) 08:40 08:50 10h 0m 2049 km 3
TIRUPPUR (TUP) 09:33 09:35 2h 0m 2099 km 3
COIMBATORE JN (CBE) 10:32 10:35 3h 0m 2150 km 3
PALAKKAD JN (PGT) 11:35 11:40 5h 0m 2204 km 3
THRISUR (TCR) 13:03 13:05 2h 0m 2281 km 3
ALUVA (AWY) 14:00 14:02 2h 0m 2336 km 3
ERNAKULAM JN (ERS) 14:32 14:37 5h 0m 2355 km 3
CHERTHALA (SRTL) 15:07 15:08 1h 0m 2389 km 3
ALLEPPEY (ALLP) 15:52 15:55 3h 0m 2412 km 3
AMBALAPPUZHA (AMPA) 16:06 16:07 1h 0m 2424 km 3
HARIPPAD (HAD) 16:24 16:25 1h 0m 2443 km 3
KAYANKULAM JN (KYJ) 16:48 16:50 2h 0m 2456 km 3
KOLLAM JN (QLN) 18:05 18:08 3h 0m 2496 km 3
TRIVANDRUM PETT (TVP) 18:59 19:00 1h 0m 2558 km 3
TRIVANDRUM CNTL (TVC) 19:55 -- -- 2561 km 3

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 22642 SHM TVC SUF 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 22642 Online?

Checking the coach layout for SHM TVC SUF EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 22642 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 22642 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 SHM TVC SUF EXP 22642 have?
22642 SHM TVC SUF EXP makes 37 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from SHALIMAR (SHM) and ends at TRIVANDRUM CNTL (TVC).
Is 22642 a daily train?
It runs on: Tue, Sun.