12357 DURGIANA EXP Coach Position
12357 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
DURGIANA EXP (12357) runs from KOLKATA CHITPUR to AMRITSAR JN in 29h 10m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12357 DURGIANA EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12357 DURGIANA 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 12357 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.
12357 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12357 DURGIANA EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12357 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12357 DURGIANA EXP halts, along the KOLKATA CHITPUR → AMRITSAR JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOAA | PF 4 | |
| 55 | ASN | PF 4 | |
| 67 | DHN | PF 3 | |
| 76 | PNME | PF 3 | |
| 105 | GAYA | PF 1 | |
| 123 | SSM | PF 2 | |
| 141 | DDU | PF 3 | |
| 146 | BSB | PF 5 | |
| 189 | LKO | PF 6 | |
| 227 | BE | PF 2 | |
| 241 | MB | PF 3 | |
| 263 | LRJ | PF 5 | |
| 275 | SRE | PF 5 | |
| 287 | UMB | PF 6 | |
| 301 | LDH | PF 2 | |
| 310 | JUC | PF 1 | |
| 315 | BEAS | PF 1 | |
| 321 | ASR | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12357 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 12357:
| 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 12357 DURGIANA 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 | 12357 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | DURGIANA EXP |
| From | KOLKATA CHITPUR (KOAA) |
| To | AMRITSAR JN (ASR) |
| Departure | 12:10 |
| Arrival | 17:20 |
| Duration | 29h 10m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Tue, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA CHITPUR | KOAA | — | 12:10 | — | — |
| 2 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 14:40 | 14:42 | 2min | 203 km |
| 3 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | 15:55 | 16:00 | 5min | 262 km |
| 4 | PARASNATH | PNME | 16:34 | 16:36 | 2min | 309 km |
| 5 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 18:37 | 18:40 | 3min | 460 km |
| 6 | SASARAM | SSM | 19:46 | 19:48 | 2min | 563 km |
| 7 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 21:00 | 21:05 | 5min | 663 km |
| 8 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 22:10 | 22:15 | 5min | 680 km |
| 9 | LUCKNOW | LKO | 02:30 | 02:40 | 10min | 981 km |
| 10 | BAREILLY | BE | 06:05 | 06:07 | 2min | 1216 km |
| 11 | MORADABAD | MB | 07:50 | 07:58 | 8min | 1307 km |
| 12 | LAKSAR JN | LRJ | 09:42 | 09:44 | 2min | 1447 km |
| 13 | SAHARANPUR | SRE | 11:20 | 11:30 | 10min | 1500 km |
| 14 | AMBALA CANT JN | UMB | 12:45 | 12:50 | 5min | 1581 km |
| 15 | LUDHIANA JN | LDH | 14:23 | 14:33 | 10min | 1694 km |
| 16 | JALANDHAR CITY | JUC | 15:40 | 15:45 | 5min | 1751 km |
| 17 | BEAS | BEAS | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2min | 1788 km |
| 18 | AMRITSAR JN | ASR | 17:20 | 17:20 | — | 1830 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12357 DURGIANA 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 12357 DURGIANA EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12357 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 12357 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12357 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12357?
DURGIANA EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.