08566 PURI SHM SPL Coach Position
08566 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PURI SHM SPL (08566) runs from PURI to KOLKATA SHALIMAR.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 08566 PURI SHM SPL Today
Find the coach position of 08566 PURI SHM 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 PURI, KOLKATA SHALIMAR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 08566 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.
08566 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 08566 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 08566:
| 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 08566 PURI SHM 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 | 08566 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PURI SHM SPL |
| From | PURI (PURI) |
| To | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| Departure | 00:30 |
| Arrival | 13:30 |
| Duration | — |
| Classes | — |
| Type | — |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PURI | PURI | — | 00:30 | — | — |
| 2 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 01:30 | 01:35 | 5min | 44 km |
| 3 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 02:09 | 02:14 | 5min | 63 km |
| 4 | CUTTACK | CTC | 02:39 | 02:44 | 5min | 91 km |
| 5 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 03:30 | 03:32 | 2min | 163 km |
| 6 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2min | 206 km |
| 7 | SORO | SORO | 04:25 | 04:27 | 2min | 235 km |
| 8 | BALASORE | BLS | 04:55 | 05:00 | 5min | 268 km |
| 9 | RUPSA JN | ROP | 05:20 | 05:22 | 2min | 286 km |
| 10 | BASTA | BTS | 05:40 | 05:42 | 2min | 296 km |
| 11 | JALESWAR | JER | 06:02 | 06:04 | 2min | 316 km |
| 12 | DANTAN | DNT | 06:15 | 06:17 | 2min | 332 km |
| 13 | BELDA | BLDA | 06:33 | 06:35 | 2min | 349 km |
| 14 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 07:10 | 07:15 | 5min | 387 km |
| 15 | MECHEDA | MCA | 08:05 | 08:07 | 2min | 444 km |
| 16 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 09:10 | 09:12 | 2min | 494 km |
| 17 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | 13:30 | 13:30 | — | 500 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 08566 PURI SHM 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 08566 PURI SHM SPL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 08566 at PURI, KOLKATA SHALIMAR 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 08566 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 08566 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 08566?
PURI SHM SPL.