12304 POORVA EXPRESS Coach Position
12304 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
POORVA EXPRESS (12304) runs from NEW DELHI to HOWRAH JN in 23h 20m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12304 POORVA EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 12304 POORVA 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 NEW DELHI, HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12304 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.
12304 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12304 POORVA EXPRESS.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12304 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12304 POORVA EXPRESS halts, along the NEW DELHI → HOWRAH JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDLS | PF 14 | |
| 27 | ALJN | PF 3 | |
| 38 | TDL | PF 5 | |
| 48 | ETW | PF 3 | |
| 68 | CNB | PF 4 | |
| 98 | PRYJ | PF 4 | |
| 120 | DDU | PF 1 | |
| 140 | BXR | PF 1 | |
| 159 | ARA | PF 1 | |
| 169 | DNR | PF 1 | |
| 172 | PNBE | PF 2 | |
| 187 | BKP | PF 1 | |
| 193 | BARH | PF 2 | |
| 203 | MKA | PF 1 | |
| 216 | KIUL | PF 5 | |
| 228 | JMU | PF 2 | |
| 232 | JAJ | PF 2 | |
| 240 | JSME | PF 1 | |
| 246 | MDP | PF 3 | |
| 251 | JMT | PF 2 | |
| 253 | CRJ | PF 2 | |
| 259 | ASN | PF 5 | |
| 270 | DGR | PF 4 | |
| 279 | BWN | PF 3 | |
| 310 | HWH | PF 14 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12304 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 12304:
| 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 12304 POORVA 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 | 12304 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | POORVA EXPRESS |
| From | NEW DELHI (NDLS) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 17:40 |
| Arrival | 17:00 |
| Duration | 23h 20m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | — | 17:40 | — | — |
| 2 | ALIGARH JN | ALJN | 19:13 | 19:15 | 2min | 132 km |
| 3 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2min | 210 km |
| 4 | ETAWAH | ETW | 21:08 | 21:10 | 2min | 302 km |
| 5 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 22:55 | 23:05 | 10min | 440 km |
| 6 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 01:15 | 01:20 | 5min | 634 km |
| 7 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 03:38 | 03:45 | 7min | 786 km |
| 8 | BUXAR | BXR | 05:03 | 05:05 | 2min | 880 km |
| 9 | ARA | ARA | 05:45 | 05:50 | 5min | 949 km |
| 10 | DANAPUR | DNR | 06:22 | 06:24 | 2min | 988 km |
| 11 | PATNA JN | PNBE | 06:48 | 06:55 | 7min | 998 km |
| 12 | BAKHTIYARPUR JN | BKP | 07:34 | 07:36 | 2min | 1044 km |
| 13 | BARH | BARH | 07:49 | 07:51 | 2min | 1062 km |
| 14 | MOKAMEH JN | MKA | 08:10 | 08:12 | 2min | 1087 km |
| 15 | KIUL JN | KIUL | 09:08 | 09:10 | 2min | 1121 km |
| 16 | JAMUI | JMU | 09:39 | 09:41 | 2min | 1149 km |
| 17 | JHAJHA | JAJ | 10:55 | 11:00 | 5min | 1175 km |
| 18 | JASIDIH JN | JSME | 11:31 | 11:35 | 4min | 1219 km |
| 19 | MADHUPUR JN | MDP | 11:55 | 11:57 | 2min | 1248 km |
| 20 | JAMTARA | JMT | 12:27 | 12:29 | 2min | 1292 km |
| 21 | CHITTARANJAN | CRJ | 12:40 | 12:42 | 2min | 1305 km |
| 22 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 13:16 | 13:26 | 10min | 1330 km |
| 23 | DURGAPUR | DGR | 13:54 | 13:56 | 2min | 1372 km |
| 24 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2min | 1435 km |
| 25 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 17:00 | 17:00 | — | 1529 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12304 POORVA 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 12304 POORVA EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12304 at NEW DELHI, 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 12304 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12304 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12304?
POORVA EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.