01431 PUNE GCT SPECIAL Coach Position
01431 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PUNE GCT SPECIAL (01431) runs from PUNE JN to GHAZIPUR CITY in 36h 25m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 01431 PUNE GCT SPECIAL Today
Find the coach position of 01431 PUNE GCT 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 PUNE JN, GHAZIPUR CITY and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 01431 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.
01431 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 01431 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 01431:
| 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 01431 PUNE GCT 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 | 01431 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PUNE GCT SPECIAL |
| From | PUNE JN (PUNE) |
| To | GHAZIPUR CITY (GCT) |
| Departure | 06:40 |
| Arrival | 19:05 |
| Duration | 36h 25m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Tue, Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PUNE JN | PUNE | — | 06:40 | — | — |
| 2 | DAUND CHORD LINE | DDCC | 08:10 | 08:12 | 2min | 73 km |
| 3 | AHILYANAGAR JN | ANG | 09:30 | 09:32 | 2min | 155 km |
| 4 | KOPARGAON | KPG | 11:15 | 11:17 | 2min | 266 km |
| 5 | MANMAD JN | MMR | 13:10 | 13:15 | 5min | 308 km |
| 6 | JALGAON JN | JL | 15:23 | 15:25 | 2min | 467 km |
| 7 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 15:55 | 16:00 | 5min | 492 km |
| 8 | KHANDWA | KNW | 18:57 | 19:00 | 3min | 615 km |
| 9 | ITARSI JN | ET | 21:00 | 21:10 | 10min | 799 km |
| 10 | PIPARIYA | PPI | 22:10 | 22:12 | 2min | 866 km |
| 11 | NARSINGHPUR | NU | 23:05 | 23:07 | 2min | 960 km |
| 12 | MADAN MAHAL | MML | 00:40 | 00:45 | 5min | 1040 km |
| 13 | KATNI | KTE | 02:45 | 02:55 | 10min | 1134 km |
| 14 | MAIHAR | MYR | 04:10 | 04:12 | 2min | 1197 km |
| 15 | SATNA | STA | 06:00 | 06:05 | 5min | 1233 km |
| 16 | MANIKPUR JN | MKP | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2min | 1310 km |
| 17 | PRAYAGRAJ CHHEOKI JN | PCOI | 10:45 | 10:50 | 5min | 1402 km |
| 18 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 15:30 | 15:40 | 10min | 1558 km |
| 19 | JAUNPUR JN | JNU | 16:55 | 17:00 | 5min | 1616 km |
| 20 | AUNRIHAR JN | ARJ | 17:50 | 17:55 | 5min | 1675 km |
| 21 | GHAZIPUR CITY | GCT | 19:05 | 19:05 | — | 1715 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 01431 PUNE GCT 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 01431 PUNE GCT SPECIAL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 01431 at PUNE JN, GHAZIPUR CITY 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 01431 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 01431 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 01431?
PUNE GCT SPECIAL offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.