01079 CSMT GKP SPECIAL Coach Position
01079 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
CSMT GKP SPECIAL (01079) runs from MUMBAI CSMT to GORAKHPUR JN in 35h 30m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 01079 CSMT GKP SPECIAL Today
Find the coach position of 01079 CSMT GKP SPECIAL — the order in which coaches like S1, S2, B1, B2, A1, M1, GEN, SLR are arranged in the rake from the engine — along with the platform number at MUMBAI CSMT, GORAKHPUR JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 01079 is published on the live chart approximately 4 hours before departure.
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Coach order is fixed by the rake; coach positions and platform numbers become accurate ~4 hrs before departure when Indian Railways prepares the chart.
01079 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 01079 CSMT GKP SPECIAL.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 01079 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 01079 CSMT GKP SPECIAL halts, along the MUMBAI CSMT → GORAKHPUR JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSMT | PF 13 | |
| 8 | DR | PF 10 | |
| 19 | TNA | — | |
| 26 | KYN | — | |
| 47 | NK | — | |
| 55 | MMR | — | |
| 73 | JL | — | |
| 75 | BSL | — | |
| 92 | KNW | — | |
| 111 | ET | PF 1 | |
| 122 | BPL | PF 2 | |
| 140 | BINA | PF 4 | |
| 158 | VGLJ | — | |
| 169 | ORAI | PF 1 | |
| 186 | CNB | PF 8 | |
| 199 | LKO | — | |
| 218 | GD | — | |
| 232 | BST | — | |
| 236 | KLD | — | |
| 242 | GKP | PF 6 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 01079 Coach Position
On the live chart, coaches are listed in order from engine → brake van. The first coach after the loco is usually SLR/EOG, followed by general (GEN), sleeper (S1–S11), 3AC (B1–B3), 2AC (A1–A2), 1AC (H1), pantry car (PC), and another SLR at the rear. Coach codes you'll see for 01079:
| Code | Class | Typical Position |
|---|---|---|
| H1, HA1 | 1AC — First AC | Near engine (premium, fewest coaches) |
| A1, A2, A3 | 2AC — Second AC Two-Tier | Front-middle of rake |
| B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 3AC — Third AC Three-Tier | Middle of rake |
| M1, M2 | 3E — 3AC Economy | Middle of rake (newer coaches) |
| S1, S2 … S11 | SL — Sleeper Class | Middle to rear of rake |
| C1, C2 … C8 | CC — AC Chair Car (Shatabdi/Vande Bharat/Tejas) | Most coaches in the rake |
| D1, D2 … D14 | 2S — Second Seating (Jan Shatabdi/Intercity) | Most coaches in the rake |
| E1, E2 | EC — Executive Chair Car | Centre of rake (premium chair) |
| GEN, GS, UR | 2S General — Unreserved | Either end (next to SLR) |
| SLR, EOG | Brake Van / Power Car (luggage + disabled berth) | Both ends of the rake |
| PC, RA | Pantry Car / Catering | Centre (where AC + sleeper meet) |
Tip: For 01079 CSMT GKP SPECIAL, check the live chart 4 hours before departure to see which platform side the engine will be — this tells you whether to walk towards the front or rear of the platform to reach your coach quickly.
Train Details
| Train Number | 01079 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | CSMT GKP SPECIAL |
| From | MUMBAI CSMT (CSMT) |
| To | GORAKHPUR JN (GKP) |
| Departure | 22:30 |
| Arrival | 10:00 |
| Duration | 35h 30m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUMBAI CSMT | CSMT | — | 22:30 | — | — |
| 2 | MUMBAI DADAR CENTRAL | DR | 22:45 | 22:47 | 2min | 9 km |
| 3 | THANE | TNA | 23:17 | 23:20 | 3min | 34 km |
| 4 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 23:47 | 23:50 | 3min | 54 km |
| 5 | NASIK ROAD | NK | 02:22 | 02:25 | 3min | 188 km |
| 6 | MANMAD JN | MMR | 03:18 | 03:20 | 2min | 261 km |
| 7 | JALGAON JN | JL | 05:18 | 05:23 | 5min | 420 km |
| 8 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 05:50 | 06:00 | 10min | 445 km |
| 9 | KHANDWA | KNW | 09:10 | 09:15 | 5min | 568 km |
| 10 | ITARSI JN | ET | 13:05 | 13:15 | 10min | 752 km |
| 11 | BHOPAL JN | BPL | 15:55 | 16:00 | 5min | 850 km |
| 12 | BINA JN | BINA | 18:15 | 18:20 | 5min | 988 km |
| 13 | VEERANGANA LAXMIBAI JHANSI | VGLJ | 21:50 | 22:00 | 10min | 1141 km |
| 14 | ORAI | ORAI | 23:30 | 23:32 | 2min | 1255 km |
| 15 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 02:15 | 02:20 | 5min | 1362 km |
| 16 | LUCKNOW | LKO | 04:10 | 04:15 | 5min | 1435 km |
| 17 | GONDA JN | GD | 06:30 | 06:35 | 5min | 1552 km |
| 18 | BASTI | BST | 07:52 | 07:55 | 3min | 1642 km |
| 19 | KHALILABAD | KLD | 08:25 | 08:30 | 5min | 1671 km |
| 20 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | 10:00 | 10:00 | — | 1706 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 01079 CSMT GKP SPECIAL?
Coach position (S1, B2, A1, M1…) is fixed by the rake composition and shown on the live chart from about 4 hours before departure. The chart view shows engine direction, coach order and platform position.
Which platform does 01079 CSMT GKP SPECIAL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 01079 at MUMBAI CSMT, GORAKHPUR JN and intermediate stops are published along with the rake composition. The platform list above shows the latest platform number for every halt on this train's route. Platforms can change at short notice — always confirm on the station display board.
Does 01079 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 01079 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 01079?
CSMT GKP SPECIAL offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.