11272 VINDHYACHAL EXP Coach Position
VINDHYACHAL EXP (11272) runs from BHOPAL JN to ITARSI JN in 19h 30m · classes: 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 11272 VINDHYACHAL EXP Today
Find the coach position of 11272 VINDHYACHAL 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 BHOPAL JN, ITARSI JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 11272 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 11272 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 11272:
| 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 11272 VINDHYACHAL 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 | 11272 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VINDHYACHAL EXP |
| From | BHOPAL JN (BPL) |
| To | ITARSI JN (ET) |
| Departure | 18:20 |
| Arrival | 13:50 |
| Duration | 19h 30m |
| Classes | 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHOPAL JN | BPL | — | 18:20 | — | — |
| 2 | SANCHI | SCI | 18:54 | 18:56 | 2min | 44 km |
| 3 | VIDISHA | BHS | 19:09 | 19:10 | 1min | 54 km |
| 4 | GULABHGANJ | GLG | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2min | 75 km |
| 5 | GANJ BASODA | BAQ | 19:43 | 19:45 | 2min | 93 km |
| 6 | MANDI BAMORA | MABA | 20:15 | 20:17 | 2min | 122 km |
| 7 | BINA JN | BINA | 20:40 | 20:50 | 10min | 139 km |
| 8 | KHURAI | KYE | 21:23 | 21:25 | 2min | 161 km |
| 9 | JERUWA KHERA | JRK | 21:43 | 21:45 | 2min | 179 km |
| 10 | SAUGOR | SGO | 23:00 | 23:10 | 10min | 213 km |
| 11 | MAKRONIA | MKRN | 23:23 | 23:25 | 2min | 220 km |
| 12 | GANESHGANJ | GAJ | 23:43 | 23:45 | 2min | 251 km |
| 13 | PATHARIA | PHA | 00:03 | 00:05 | 2min | 264 km |
| 14 | DAMOH | DMO | 00:30 | 00:40 | 10min | 291 km |
| 15 | BANDAKPUR | BNU | 01:03 | 01:05 | 2min | 306 km |
| 16 | SALAIA | SYA | 01:38 | 01:40 | 2min | 351 km |
| 17 | RITHI | REI | 02:08 | 02:10 | 2min | 369 km |
| 18 | KATNI MURWARA | KMZ | 03:45 | 03:50 | 5min | 400 km |
| 19 | SLEEMANABAD RD | SBD | 04:23 | 04:25 | 2min | 428 km |
| 20 | DUNDI | DDCE | 04:38 | 04:40 | 2min | 438 km |
| 21 | SIHORA ROAD | SHR | 05:18 | 05:20 | 2min | 453 km |
| 22 | GOSALPUR | GSPR | 05:28 | 05:30 | 2min | 464 km |
| 23 | DEORI | DOE | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2min | 474 km |
| 24 | JABALPUR | JBP | 06:25 | 06:35 | 10min | 491 km |
| 25 | MADAN MAHAL | MML | 06:48 | 06:50 | 2min | 495 km |
| 26 | BHERAGHAT | BRGT | 07:18 | 07:20 | 2min | 508 km |
| 27 | BHITONI | BHTN | 07:28 | 07:30 | 2min | 521 km |
| 28 | SHRIDHAM | SRID | 07:48 | 07:50 | 2min | 544 km |
| 29 | KARAK BEL | KKB | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2min | 560 km |
| 30 | BELKHERA | BELD | 08:16 | 08:18 | 2min | 564 km |
| 31 | NARSINGHPUR | NU | 08:30 | 08:32 | 2min | 575 km |
| 32 | KARELI | KY | 08:43 | 08:45 | 2min | 591 km |
| 33 | BOHANI | BNE | 08:58 | 09:00 | 2min | 607 km |
| 34 | GADARWARA | GAR | 09:18 | 09:20 | 2min | 620 km |
| 35 | SALICHAUKA ROAD | SCKR | 09:28 | 09:30 | 2min | 633 km |
| 36 | BANKHEDI | BKH | 09:53 | 09:55 | 2min | 650 km |
| 37 | PIPARIYA | PPI | 10:23 | 10:25 | 2min | 669 km |
| 38 | SOHAGPUR | SGP | 11:28 | 11:30 | 2min | 687 km |
| 39 | GURAMKHEDI | GMD | 12:08 | 12:10 | 2min | 697 km |
| 40 | ITARSI JN | ET | 13:50 | 13:50 | — | 736 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 11272 VINDHYACHAL 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 11272 VINDHYACHAL EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 11272 at BHOPAL JN, ITARSI 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 11272 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 11272 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 11272?
VINDHYACHAL EXP offers 3A, SL classes.