12259 BKN DURONTO EXP Coach Position
12259 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
BKN DURONTO EXP (12259) runs from KOLKATA SEALDAH to BIKANER JN in 25h 35m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12259 BKN DURONTO EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12259 BKN DURONTO 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 KOLKATA SEALDAH, BIKANER JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12259 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.
12259 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12259 BKN DURONTO EXP.
Total 20 coaches. ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12259 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12259 BKN DURONTO EXP halts, along the KOLKATA SEALDAH → BIKANER JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SDAH | PF 11 | |
| 68 | DHN | PF 3 | |
| 92 | KQR | PF 4 | |
| 142 | DDU | PF 4 | |
| 194 | CNB | PF 3 | |
| 261 | NDLS | PF 9 | |
| 290 | LHU | PF 3 | |
| 298 | SDLP | PF 4 | |
| 304 | CUR | PF 2 | |
| 309 | RTGH | PF 2 | |
| 317 | SDGH | PF 2 | |
| 324 | BKN | PF 2 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12259 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 12259:
| 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 12259 BKN DURONTO 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 | 12259 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | BKN DURONTO EXP |
| From | KOLKATA SEALDAH (SDAH) |
| To | BIKANER JN (BKN) |
| Departure | 17:00 |
| Arrival | 18:35 |
| Duration | 25h 35m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A |
| Type | RAJDHANI |
| Running Days | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA SEALDAH | SDAH | — | 17:00 | — | — |
| 2 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | 20:30 | 20:35 | 5min | 266 km |
| 3 | KODERMA | KQR | 21:45 | 21:47 | 2min | 389 km |
| 4 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 01:20 | 01:27 | 7min | 667 km |
| 5 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 05:25 | 05:30 | 5min | 1014 km |
| 6 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | 11:00 | 11:15 | 15min | 1453 km |
| 7 | LOHARU | LHU | 13:50 | 13:53 | 3min | 1628 km |
| 8 | SADULPUR JN | SDLP | 14:27 | 14:30 | 3min | 1678 km |
| 9 | CHURU | CUR | 15:15 | 15:20 | 5min | 1736 km |
| 10 | RATANGARH JN | RTGH | 15:52 | 15:55 | 3min | 1779 km |
| 11 | SRI DUNGARGARH | SDGH | 16:37 | 16:39 | 2min | 1843 km |
| 12 | BIKANER JN | BKN | 18:35 | 18:35 | — | 1916 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12259 BKN DURONTO 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 12259 BKN DURONTO EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12259 at KOLKATA SEALDAH, BIKANER 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 12259 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12259 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12259?
BKN DURONTO EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A classes.