12317 AKAL TAKHT EXP Coach Position
12317 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
AKAL TAKHT EXP (12317) runs from KOLKATA CHITPUR to AMRITSAR JN in 33h 40m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12317 AKAL TAKHT EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12317 AKAL TAKHT 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 CHITPUR, AMRITSAR JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12317 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.
12317 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 12317 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 12317:
| 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 12317 AKAL TAKHT 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 | 12317 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | AKAL TAKHT EXP |
| From | KOLKATA CHITPUR (KOAA) |
| To | AMRITSAR JN (ASR) |
| Departure | 07:40 |
| Arrival | 17:20 |
| Duration | 33h 40m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Wed, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA CHITPUR | KOAA | — | 07:40 | — | — |
| 2 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 10:21 | 10:26 | 5min | 203 km |
| 3 | MADHUPUR JN | MDP | 11:30 | 11:32 | 2min | 284 km |
| 4 | JASIDIH JN | JSME | 11:55 | 11:57 | 2min | 313 km |
| 5 | JHAJHA | JAJ | 13:05 | 13:10 | 5min | 357 km |
| 6 | KIUL JN | KIUL | 13:56 | 13:58 | 2min | 411 km |
| 7 | MOKAMEH JN | MKA | 14:22 | 14:24 | 2min | 445 km |
| 8 | PATNA SAHEB | PNC | 15:10 | 15:15 | 5min | 524 km |
| 9 | PATNA JN | PNBE | 15:43 | 15:50 | 7min | 534 km |
| 10 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 19:30 | 19:35 | 5min | 746 km |
| 11 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 20:30 | 20:40 | 10min | 763 km |
| 12 | SULTANPUR | SLN | 22:46 | 22:48 | 2min | 906 km |
| 13 | LUCKNOW | LKO | 02:30 | 02:40 | 10min | 1046 km |
| 14 | BAREILLY | BE | 06:05 | 06:07 | 2min | 1281 km |
| 15 | MORADABAD | MB | 07:50 | 07:58 | 8min | 1372 km |
| 16 | NAJIBABAD JN | NBD | 09:10 | 09:12 | 2min | 1470 km |
| 17 | SAHARANPUR | SRE | 11:20 | 11:30 | 10min | 1564 km |
| 18 | AMBALA CANT JN | UMB | 12:45 | 12:50 | 5min | 1645 km |
| 19 | SIRHIND JN | SIR | 13:25 | 13:27 | 2min | 1699 km |
| 20 | LUDHIANA JN | LDH | 14:23 | 14:33 | 10min | 1759 km |
| 21 | PHAGWARA JN | PGW | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2min | 1795 km |
| 22 | JALANDHAR CITY | JUC | 15:40 | 15:45 | 5min | 1816 km |
| 23 | BEAS | BEAS | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2min | 1852 km |
| 24 | AMRITSAR JN | ASR | 17:20 | 17:20 | — | 1894 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12317 AKAL TAKHT 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 12317 AKAL TAKHT EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12317 at KOLKATA CHITPUR, AMRITSAR 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 12317 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12317 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12317?
AKAL TAKHT EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.