03254 CHZ PNBE SPL Coach Position
CHZ PNBE SPL (03254) runs from CHARLAPALLI to PATNA JN in 36h 30m · classes: 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 03254 CHZ PNBE SPL Today
Find the coach position of 03254 CHZ PNBE SPL — 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 CHARLAPALLI, PATNA JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 03254 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.
How to Read 03254 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 03254:
| 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 03254 CHZ PNBE SPL, 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 | 03254 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | CHZ PNBE SPL |
| From | CHARLAPALLI (CHZ) |
| To | PATNA JN (PNBE) |
| Departure | 23:00 |
| Arrival | 11:30 |
| Duration | 36h 30m |
| Classes | 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Wed |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHARLAPALLI | CHZ | — | 23:00 | — | — |
| 2 | KAZIPET JN | KZJ | 01:25 | 01:27 | 2min | 120 km |
| 3 | PEDDAPALLI | PDPL | 02:50 | 02:52 | 2min | 195 km |
| 4 | BELAMPALLI | BPA | 03:35 | 03:37 | 2min | 246 km |
| 5 | SIRPUR KAGAZNAGAR | SKZR | 04:05 | 04:07 | 2min | 284 km |
| 6 | BALHARSHAH | BPQ | 06:15 | 06:25 | 10min | 354 km |
| 7 | NAGPUR | NGP | 09:20 | 09:30 | 10min | 565 km |
| 8 | GONDIA JN | G | 11:40 | 11:45 | 5min | 695 km |
| 9 | DURG | DURG | 13:50 | 14:00 | 10min | 830 km |
| 10 | RAIPUR JN | R | 14:33 | 14:35 | 2min | 867 km |
| 11 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | 16:45 | 16:50 | 5min | 978 km |
| 12 | JHARSUGUDA JN | JSG | 20:05 | 20:15 | 10min | 1182 km |
| 13 | ROURKELA | ROU | 22:10 | 22:15 | 5min | 1283 km |
| 14 | HATIA | HTE | 01:15 | 01:20 | 5min | 1450 km |
| 15 | RANCHI | RNC | 01:35 | 01:45 | 10min | 1457 km |
| 16 | BOKARO STEEL CITY | BKSC | 04:03 | 04:05 | 2min | 1571 km |
| 17 | NSC BOSE J GOMOH | GMO | 04:50 | 05:00 | 10min | 1603 km |
| 18 | PARASNATH | PNME | 05:15 | 05:17 | 2min | 1621 km |
| 19 | KODERMA | KQR | 07:08 | 07:10 | 2min | 1697 km |
| 20 | PATNA JN | PNBE | 11:30 | 11:30 | — | 1865 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 03254 CHZ PNBE SPL?
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 03254 CHZ PNBE SPL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 03254 at CHARLAPALLI, PATNA 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 03254 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 03254 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 03254?
CHZ PNBE SPL offers 3A, 3E, SL classes.