11038 GKP PUNE EXP Coach Position
GKP PUNE EXP (11038) runs from BARHNI to PUNE JN in 37h 05m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 11038 GKP PUNE EXP Today
Find the coach position of 11038 GKP PUNE EXP — 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 BARHNI, PUNE JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 11038 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 11038 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 11038:
| 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 11038 GKP PUNE EXP, 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 | 11038 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GKP PUNE EXP |
| From | BARHNI (BNY) |
| To | PUNE JN (PUNE) |
| Departure | 13:10 |
| Arrival | 02:15 |
| Duration | 37h 05m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BARHNI | BNY | — | 13:10 | — | — |
| 2 | SIDDHARTH NAGAR | SDDN | 13:43 | 13:45 | 2min | 39 km |
| 3 | ANAND NAGAR | ANDN | 14:16 | 14:18 | 2min | 70 km |
| 4 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | 15:35 | 15:50 | 15min | 113 km |
| 5 | DEORIA SADAR | DEOS | 16:45 | 16:50 | 5min | 166 km |
| 6 | SALEMPUR JN | SRU | 17:30 | 17:32 | 2min | 197 km |
| 7 | BELTHARA ROAD | BLTR | 17:53 | 17:55 | 2min | 220 km |
| 8 | MAU JN | MAU | 18:35 | 18:40 | 5min | 255 km |
| 9 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 20:55 | 21:05 | 10min | 347 km |
| 10 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 00:10 | 00:30 | 20min | 473 km |
| 11 | MANIKPUR JN | MKP | 02:38 | 02:40 | 2min | 572 km |
| 12 | SATNA | STA | 03:45 | 03:50 | 5min | 650 km |
| 13 | KATNI | KTE | 05:00 | 05:05 | 5min | 748 km |
| 14 | JABALPUR | JBP | 06:55 | 07:05 | 10min | 839 km |
| 15 | ITARSI JN | ET | 11:00 | 11:10 | 10min | 1084 km |
| 16 | KHANDWA | KNW | 13:57 | 14:00 | 3min | 1267 km |
| 17 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 15:45 | 15:50 | 5min | 1391 km |
| 18 | JALGAON JN | JL | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2min | 1415 km |
| 19 | MANMAD JN | MMR | 18:30 | 18:35 | 5min | 1575 km |
| 20 | KOPARGAON | KPG | 19:47 | 19:50 | 3min | 1616 km |
| 21 | DAUND CHORD LINE | DDCC | 00:18 | 00:20 | 2min | 1809 km |
| 22 | PUNE JN | PUNE | 02:15 | 02:15 | — | 1887 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 11038 GKP PUNE EXP?
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 11038 GKP PUNE EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 11038 at BARHNI, PUNE 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 11038 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 11038 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 11038?
GKP PUNE EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.