03697 SHK ANVT SPL Coach Position
03697 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SHK ANVT SPL (03697) runs from SHEIKPURA to ANAND VIHAR TRM in 24h 07m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 03697 SHK ANVT SPL Today
Find the coach position of 03697 SHK ANVT 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 SHEIKPURA, ANAND VIHAR TRM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 03697 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.
03697 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 03697 SHK ANVT SPL.
Total 21 coaches · 9 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 03697 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 03697 SHK ANVT SPL halts, along the SHEIKPURA → ANAND VIHAR TRM route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHK | PF 3 | |
| 7 | WRS | PF 1 | |
| 10 | NWD | PF 2 | |
| 13 | TIA | PF 2 | |
| 23 | GAYA | PF 1 | |
| 35 | AUBR | — | |
| 38 | DOS | — | |
| 41 | SSM | — | |
| 48 | BBU | — | |
| 59 | DDU | — | |
| 81 | PRYJ | PF 3 | |
| 113 | GOY | PF 1 | |
| 141 | TDL | — | |
| 172 | ANVT | PF 8 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 03697 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 03697:
| 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 03697 SHK ANVT 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 | 03697 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SHK ANVT SPL |
| From | SHEIKPURA (SHK) |
| To | ANAND VIHAR TRM (ANVT) |
| Departure | 11:30 |
| Arrival | 11:37 |
| Duration | 24h 07m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHEIKPURA | SHK | — | 11:30 | — | — |
| 2 | WARISALE GANJ | WRS | 12:02 | 12:04 | 2min | 26 km |
| 3 | NAWADAH | NWD | 12:24 | 12:26 | 2min | 44 km |
| 4 | TILAYA | TIA | 12:45 | 12:47 | 2min | 62 km |
| 5 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 14:05 | 14:15 | 10min | 103 km |
| 6 | ANUGRAHA NARAYAN ROAD | AUBR | 15:06 | 15:08 | 2min | 172 km |
| 7 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 15:24 | 15:26 | 2min | 188 km |
| 8 | SASARAM | SSM | 15:42 | 15:44 | 2min | 206 km |
| 9 | BHABUA ROAD | BBU | 16:14 | 16:16 | 2min | 254 km |
| 10 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 17:20 | 17:30 | 10min | 306 km |
| 11 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 21:25 | 21:30 | 5min | 459 km |
| 12 | GOVINDPURI | GOY | 00:20 | 00:25 | 5min | 655 km |
| 13 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2min | 882 km |
| 14 | ANAND VIHAR TRM | ANVT | 11:36 | 11:37 | 1min | 1079 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 03697 SHK ANVT 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 03697 SHK ANVT SPL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 03697 at SHEIKPURA, ANAND VIHAR TRM 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 03697 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 03697 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 03697?
SHK ANVT SPL offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.