When is the chart prepared for 12046 NDLS SHATABDI?

The first reservation chart for 12046 is prepared about 4 hours before the train's scheduled departure from the originating station. A second chart (if any) is prepared 30 minutes before departure. After the first chart, coach position, seat numbers and platform get confirmed and waitlisted tickets are auto-upgraded.

🚆 Coach Position · Train 12046

12046 NDLS SHATABDI Coach Position

Q: How do I find my coach position in 12046 NDLS SHATABDI?

Coach position for 12046 (S1, B2, A1, M1…) is fixed by the rake composition and shown on the live chart from about 4 hours before departure. Ghumo's chart view shows engine direction, coach order and platform position.

12046 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.

NDLS SHATABDI (12046) runs from CHANDIGARH to NEW DELHI in 03h 20m · classes: CC, EC.

12:00

Departs CDG

15:20

Arrives NDLS

Stops

Classes

Coach Position & Platform Number of 12046 NDLS SHATABDI Today

Find the coach position of 12046 NDLS SHATABDI — 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 CHANDIGARH, NEW DELHI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12046 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.

12046 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van

Latest rake composition for 12046 NDLS SHATABDI.

LPR #1

EC #2

EC #3

CC #4

CC #5

CC #6

CC #7

CC #8

CC #9

CC #10

CC #11

CC #12

LPR #13

← Front (engine end) 13 coaches Rear end →

Total 13 coaches. ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).

Platform Number for 12046 at Each Station

Platform (PF) at which 12046 NDLS SHATABDI halts, along the CHANDIGARH → NEW DELHI route.

#	Station	Platform
1	CDG	PF 6
6	UMB	PF 1
17	KUN	PF 1
40	NDLS	PF 2

Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.

How to Read 12046 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 12046:

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 12046 NDLS SHATABDI, 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	12046
Train Name	NDLS SHATABDI
From	CHANDIGARH (CDG)
To	NEW DELHI (NDLS)
Departure	12:00
Arrival	15:20
Duration	03h 20m
Classes	CC, EC
Type	SHATABDI
Running Days	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Route & Stops

#	Station	Code	Arrival	Departure	Halt	Distance
1	CHANDIGARH	CDG	—	12:00	—	—
2	AMBALA CANT JN	UMB	12:43	12:47	4min	68 km
3	KARNAL	KUN	13:35	13:37	2min	143 km
4	NEW DELHI	NDLS	15:20	15:20	—	266 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my coach position in 12046 NDLS SHATABDI?

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 12046 NDLS SHATABDI arrive on?

Platform numbers for 12046 at CHANDIGARH, NEW DELHI 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 12046 have a pantry car?

Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12046 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.

What classes are available on 12046?

NDLS SHATABDI offers CC, EC classes.