12378 PADATIK EXPRESS Coach Position
12378 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PADATIK EXPRESS (12378) runs from NEW ALIPURDUAR to KOLKATA SEALDAH in 13h 05m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12378 PADATIK EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 12378 PADATIK 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 ALIPURDUAR, KOLKATA SEALDAH and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12378 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.
12378 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12378 PADATIK EXPRESS.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12378 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12378 PADATIK EXPRESS halts, along the NEW ALIPURDUAR → KOLKATA SEALDAH route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NOQ | PF 3 | |
| 3 | NCB | PF 2 | |
| 5 | MHBA | PF 1 | |
| 8 | NCBD | PF 1 | |
| 12 | JPE | PF 1 | |
| 16 | NJP | PF 6 | |
| 26 | KNE | PF 2 | |
| 31 | DLK | PF 2 | |
| 48 | SM | PF 1 | |
| 55 | MLDT | PF 3 | |
| 76 | RPH | PF 1 | |
| 85 | BHP | PF 2 | |
| 94 | BWN | PF 3 | |
| 130 | SDAH | PF 13 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12378 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 12378:
| 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 12378 PADATIK 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 | 12378 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PADATIK EXPRESS |
| From | NEW ALIPURDUAR (NOQ) |
| To | KOLKATA SEALDAH (SDAH) |
| Departure | 17:40 |
| Arrival | 06:45 |
| Duration | 13h 05m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW ALIPURDUAR | NOQ | — | 17:40 | — | — |
| 2 | NEW COOCH BEHAR | NCB | 18:00 | 18:02 | 2min | 19 km |
| 3 | MATHABHANGA | MHBA | 18:30 | 18:32 | 2min | 50 km |
| 4 | NEW CHANGRABANDHA | NCBD | 18:50 | 18:52 | 2min | 85 km |
| 5 | JALPAIGURI ROAD | JPE | 19:33 | 19:35 | 2min | 113 km |
| 6 | NEW JALPAIGURI | NJP | 20:20 | 20:30 | 10min | 146 km |
| 7 | KISHANGANJ | KNE | 21:33 | 21:35 | 2min | 234 km |
| 8 | DALKHOLA | DLK | 22:00 | 22:02 | 2min | 262 km |
| 9 | SAMSI | SM | 23:30 | 23:32 | 2min | 344 km |
| 10 | MALDA TOWN | MLDT | 00:30 | 00:35 | 5min | 379 km |
| 11 | RAMPUR HAT | RPH | 02:28 | 02:33 | 5min | 500 km |
| 12 | BOLPUR SHANTINIKETAN | BHP | 03:14 | 03:16 | 2min | 561 km |
| 13 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 04:06 | 04:08 | 2min | 612 km |
| 14 | KOLKATA SEALDAH | SDAH | 06:45 | 06:45 | — | 713 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12378 PADATIK 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 12378 PADATIK EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12378 at NEW ALIPURDUAR, KOLKATA SEALDAH 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 12378 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12378 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12378?
PADATIK EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.