12246 DURONTO EXPRESS Coach Position
12246 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
DURONTO EXPRESS (12246) runs from SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) to HOWRAH JN in 29h 50m · classes: 1A, 3A, CC, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12246 DURONTO EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 12246 DURONTO EXPRESS — 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 SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU), HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12246 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.
12246 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12246 DURONTO EXPRESS.
Total 23 coaches. ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12246 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12246 DURONTO EXPRESS halts, along the SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) → HOWRAH JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMVB | PF 2 | |
| 55 | RU | PF 5 | |
| 108 | BZA | PF 6 | |
| 162 | VZM | PF 4 | |
| 216 | BBS | PF 2 | |
| 308 | HWH | PF 20 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12246 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 12246:
| 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 12246 DURONTO EXPRESS, 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 | 12246 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | DURONTO EXPRESS |
| From | SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) (SMVB) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 11:15 |
| Arrival | 17:05 |
| Duration | 29h 50m |
| Classes | 1A, 3A, CC, EC |
| Type | RAJDHANI |
| Running Days | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) | SMVB | — | 11:15 | — | — |
| 2 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 16:35 | 16:45 | 10min | 338 km |
| 3 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 22:00 | 22:10 | 10min | 713 km |
| 4 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 04:15 | 04:25 | 10min | 1111 km |
| 5 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 09:25 | 09:35 | 10min | 1492 km |
| 6 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 17:05 | 17:05 | — | 1931 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12246 DURONTO EXPRESS?
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 12246 DURONTO EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12246 at SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU), HOWRAH 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 12246 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12246 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12246?
DURONTO EXPRESS offers 1A, 3A, CC, EC classes.