12381 POORVA EXPRESS Coach Position
12381 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
POORVA EXPRESS (12381) runs from HOWRAH JN to NEW DELHI in 21h 50m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12381 POORVA EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 12381 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 HOWRAH JN, NEW DELHI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12381 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.
12381 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12381 POORVA EXPRESS.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12381 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12381 POORVA EXPRESS halts, along the HOWRAH JN → NEW DELHI route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HWH | PF 9 | |
| 32 | BWN | — | |
| 41 | DGR | PF 3 | |
| 51 | ASN | PF 4 | |
| 63 | DHN | PF 3 | |
| 72 | PNME | PF 3 | |
| 87 | KQR | PF 4 | |
| 101 | GAYA | PF 1 | |
| 107 | RFJ | PF 2 | |
| 113 | AUBR | PF 2 | |
| 116 | DOS | PF 3 | |
| 119 | SSM | PF 2 | |
| 126 | BBU | PF 2 | |
| 137 | DDU | PF 7 | |
| 142 | BSB | PF 5 | |
| 152 | JNH | PF 1 | |
| 160 | PRYJ | PF 8 | |
| 190 | CNB | PF 2 | |
| 210 | ETW | PF 2 | |
| 220 | TDL | PF 4 | |
| 231 | ALJN | PF 4 | |
| 257 | NDLS | PF 12 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12381 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 12381:
| 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 12381 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 | 12381 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | POORVA EXPRESS |
| From | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| To | NEW DELHI (NDLS) |
| Departure | 08:15 |
| Arrival | 06:05 |
| Duration | 21h 50m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Wed, Thu, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | — | 08:15 | — | — |
| 2 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 09:07 | 09:09 | 2min | 95 km |
| 3 | DURGAPUR | DGR | 10:01 | 10:03 | 2min | 158 km |
| 4 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 10:33 | 10:38 | 5min | 200 km |
| 5 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | 11:55 | 12:00 | 5min | 259 km |
| 6 | PARASNATH | PNME | 12:34 | 12:36 | 2min | 306 km |
| 7 | KODERMA | KQR | 13:19 | 13:21 | 2min | 382 km |
| 8 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 14:40 | 14:45 | 5min | 458 km |
| 9 | RAFIGANJ | RFJ | 15:14 | 15:16 | 2min | 495 km |
| 10 | ANUGRAHA NARAYAN ROAD | AUBR | 15:36 | 15:38 | 2min | 526 km |
| 11 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 15:52 | 15:54 | 2min | 543 km |
| 12 | SASARAM | SSM | 16:08 | 16:10 | 2min | 561 km |
| 13 | BHABUA ROAD | BBU | 16:36 | 16:38 | 2min | 608 km |
| 14 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 17:50 | 17:55 | 5min | 661 km |
| 15 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 18:45 | 18:55 | 10min | 678 km |
| 16 | JANGHAI JN | JNH | 19:58 | 20:00 | 2min | 754 km |
| 17 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 21:30 | 21:35 | 5min | 812 km |
| 18 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 00:02 | 00:07 | 5min | 1007 km |
| 19 | ETAWAH | ETW | 01:29 | 01:31 | 2min | 1145 km |
| 20 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 02:48 | 02:50 | 2min | 1236 km |
| 21 | ALIGARH JN | ALJN | 03:38 | 03:40 | 2min | 1314 km |
| 22 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | 06:05 | 06:05 | — | 1446 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12381 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 12381 POORVA EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12381 at HOWRAH JN, NEW DELHI 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 12381 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12381 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12381?
POORVA EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.