12218 KERLA S KRANTI Coach Position
12218 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
KERLA S KRANTI (12218) runs from CHANDIGARH to THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI) in 53h 00m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12218 KERLA S KRANTI Today
Find the coach position of 12218 KERLA S KRANTI — 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, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI) and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12218 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.
12218 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12218 KERLA S KRANTI.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12218 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12218 KERLA S KRANTI halts, along the CHANDIGARH → THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI) route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDG | PF 6 | |
| 6 | UMB | PF 2 | |
| 40 | NDLS | PF 3 | |
| 43 | NZM | PF 5 | |
| 105 | KOTA | PF 2 | |
| 135 | RTM | PF 4 | |
| 170 | BRC | PF 1 | |
| 194 | ST | PF 2 | |
| 230 | BSR | PF 7 | |
| 243 | PNVL | PF 6 | |
| 253 | ROHA | PF 2 | |
| 274 | RN | PF 1 | |
| 297 | MAO | PF 4 | |
| 319 | UD | — | |
| 328 | MAJN | PF 3 | |
| 334 | KGQ | PF 1 | |
| 350 | CAN | PF 3 | |
| 369 | CLT | PF 1 | |
| 376 | TIR | PF 3 | |
| 382 | SRR | PF 6 | |
| 389 | TCR | PF 1 | |
| 404 | ERS | — | |
| 415 | ALLP | — | |
| 422 | KYJ | PF 3 | |
| 428 | QLN | PF 1 | |
| 443 | TVCN | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12218 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 12218:
| 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 12218 KERLA S KRANTI, 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 | 12218 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | KERLA S KRANTI |
| From | CHANDIGARH (CDG) |
| To | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI) (TVCN) |
| Departure | 09:30 |
| Arrival | 14:30 |
| Duration | 53h 00m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Wed, Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHANDIGARH | CDG | — | 09:30 | — | — |
| 2 | AMBALA CANT JN | UMB | 10:15 | 10:20 | 5min | 68 km |
| 3 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | 12:55 | 13:10 | 15min | 266 km |
| 4 | DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN | NZM | 13:21 | 13:23 | 2min | 274 km |
| 5 | KOTA JN | KOTA | 18:05 | 18:15 | 10min | 731 km |
| 6 | RATLAM JN | RTM | 21:30 | 21:35 | 5min | 997 km |
| 7 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 01:15 | 01:23 | 8min | 1259 km |
| 8 | SURAT | ST | 03:00 | 03:02 | 2min | 1388 km |
| 9 | VASAI ROAD | BSR | 05:55 | 06:00 | 5min | 1603 km |
| 10 | PANVEL | PNVL | 07:27 | 07:30 | 3min | 1670 km |
| 11 | ROHA | ROHA | 09:20 | 09:22 | 2min | 1765 km |
| 12 | RATNAGIRI | RN | 13:20 | 13:25 | 5min | 2032 km |
| 13 | MADGAON (GOA) | MAO | 18:25 | 18:35 | 10min | 2367 km |
| 14 | UDUPI | UD | 23:10 | 23:12 | 2min | 2716 km |
| 15 | MANGALORE JN | MAJN | 01:10 | 01:15 | 5min | 2797 km |
| 16 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 01:54 | 01:55 | 1min | 2849 km |
| 17 | KANNUR | CAN | 03:07 | 03:10 | 3min | 2934 km |
| 18 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 04:32 | 04:35 | 3min | 3023 km |
| 19 | TIRUR | TIR | 05:12 | 05:14 | 2min | 3064 km |
| 20 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 06:05 | 06:10 | 5min | 3109 km |
| 21 | THRISSUR | TCR | 07:32 | 07:35 | 3min | 3142 km |
| 22 | ERNAKULAM JN | ERS | 09:30 | 09:35 | 5min | 3216 km |
| 23 | ALLEPPEY | ALLP | 10:47 | 10:50 | 3min | 3273 km |
| 24 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 12:00 | 12:02 | 2min | 3316 km |
| 25 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 12:42 | 12:45 | 3min | 3357 km |
| 26 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI) | TVCN | 14:30 | 14:30 | — | 3416 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12218 KERLA S KRANTI?
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 12218 KERLA S KRANTI arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12218 at CHANDIGARH, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM NORTH (KOCHUVELI) 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 12218 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12218 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12218?
KERLA S KRANTI offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.