12318 AKAL TAKHAT EXP Coach Position
12318 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
AKAL TAKHAT EXP (12318) runs from AMRITSAR JN to KOLKATA CHITPUR in 32h 55m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12318 AKAL TAKHAT EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12318 AKAL TAKHAT 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 AMRITSAR JN, KOLKATA CHITPUR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12318 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.
12318 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12318 AKAL TAKHAT EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12318 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12318 AKAL TAKHAT EXP halts, along the AMRITSAR JN → KOLKATA CHITPUR route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASR | PF 6 | |
| 7 | BEAS | PF 2 | |
| 12 | JUC | PF 2 | |
| 15 | PGW | PF 1 | |
| 21 | LDH | PF 1 | |
| 29 | SIR | PF 2 | |
| 35 | UMB | PF 2 | |
| 47 | SRE | PF 3 | |
| 65 | NBD | PF 1 | |
| 81 | MB | PF 1 | |
| 95 | BE | PF 1 | |
| 133 | LKO | PF 1 | |
| 152 | SLN | PF 1 | |
| 172 | BSB | PF 8 | |
| 177 | DDU | PF 1 | |
| 229 | PNBE | PF 2 | |
| 232 | PNC | PF 1 | |
| 260 | MKA | PF 1 | |
| 273 | KIUL | PF 5 | |
| 289 | JAJ | PF 2 | |
| 297 | JSME | PF 1 | |
| 303 | MDP | PF 3 | |
| 316 | ASN | PF 5 | |
| 371 | KOAA | PF 5 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12318 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 12318:
| 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 12318 AKAL TAKHAT 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 | 12318 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | AKAL TAKHAT EXP |
| From | AMRITSAR JN (ASR) |
| To | KOLKATA CHITPUR (KOAA) |
| Departure | 05:55 |
| Arrival | 14:50 |
| Duration | 32h 55m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Tue, Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMRITSAR JN | ASR | — | 05:55 | — | — |
| 2 | BEAS | BEAS | 06:23 | 06:25 | 2min | 43 km |
| 3 | JALANDHAR CITY | JUC | 07:02 | 07:07 | 5min | 79 km |
| 4 | PHAGWARA JN | PGW | 07:25 | 07:27 | 2min | 100 km |
| 5 | LUDHIANA JN | LDH | 08:02 | 08:12 | 10min | 136 km |
| 6 | SIRHIND JN | SIR | 09:09 | 09:11 | 2min | 196 km |
| 7 | AMBALA CANT JN | UMB | 10:00 | 10:05 | 5min | 250 km |
| 8 | SAHARANPUR | SRE | 11:20 | 11:25 | 5min | 331 km |
| 9 | NAJIBABAD JN | NBD | 12:50 | 12:52 | 2min | 425 km |
| 10 | MORADABAD | MB | 14:45 | 14:55 | 10min | 523 km |
| 11 | BAREILLY | BE | 16:20 | 16:22 | 2min | 614 km |
| 12 | LUCKNOW | LKO | 20:05 | 20:15 | 10min | 849 km |
| 13 | SULTANPUR | SLN | 22:11 | 22:13 | 2min | 989 km |
| 14 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 00:40 | 00:50 | 10min | 1132 km |
| 15 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 02:10 | 02:15 | 5min | 1149 km |
| 16 | PATNA JN | PNBE | 05:13 | 05:20 | 7min | 1361 km |
| 17 | PATNA SAHEB | PNC | 05:34 | 05:39 | 5min | 1371 km |
| 18 | MOKAMEH JN | MKA | 06:21 | 06:23 | 2min | 1450 km |
| 19 | KIUL JN | KIUL | 06:50 | 06:54 | 4min | 1484 km |
| 20 | JHAJHA | JAJ | 08:50 | 08:55 | 5min | 1538 km |
| 21 | JASIDIH JN | JSME | 09:25 | 09:27 | 2min | 1582 km |
| 22 | MADHUPUR JN | MDP | 09:47 | 09:49 | 2min | 1611 km |
| 23 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 11:01 | 11:11 | 10min | 1692 km |
| 24 | KOLKATA CHITPUR | KOAA | 14:50 | 14:50 | — | 1894 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12318 AKAL TAKHAT 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 12318 AKAL TAKHAT EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12318 at AMRITSAR JN, KOLKATA CHITPUR 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 12318 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12318 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12318?
AKAL TAKHAT EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.