12382 POORVA EXPRESS Coach Position
12382 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
POORVA EXPRESS (12382) runs from NEW DELHI to HOWRAH JN in 23h 20m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12382 POORVA EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 12382 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 NEW DELHI, HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12382 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.
12382 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12382 POORVA EXPRESS.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12382 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12382 POORVA EXPRESS halts, along the NEW DELHI → HOWRAH JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDLS | PF 14 | |
| 27 | ALJN | PF 3 | |
| 38 | TDL | PF 5 | |
| 48 | ETW | PF 3 | |
| 68 | CNB | PF 4 | |
| 98 | PRYJ | PF 9 | |
| 106 | JNH | PF 2 | |
| 116 | BSB | PF 5 | |
| 121 | DDU | PF 1 | |
| 132 | BBU | PF 3 | |
| 139 | SSM | PF 3 | |
| 142 | DOS | PF 4 | |
| 145 | AUBR | PF 3 | |
| 151 | RFJ | PF 3 | |
| 157 | GAYA | PF 2 | |
| 171 | KQR | PF 3 | |
| 186 | PNME | PF 2 | |
| 195 | DHN | PF 1 | |
| 207 | ASN | PF 5 | |
| 218 | DGR | PF 4 | |
| 227 | BWN | — | |
| 258 | HWH | PF 15 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12382 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 12382:
| 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 12382 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 | 12382 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | POORVA EXPRESS |
| From | NEW DELHI (NDLS) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 17:40 |
| Arrival | 17:00 |
| Duration | 23h 20m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Mon, Tue, Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | — | 17:40 | — | — |
| 2 | ALIGARH JN | ALJN | 19:13 | 19:15 | 2min | 132 km |
| 3 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2min | 210 km |
| 4 | ETAWAH | ETW | 21:08 | 21:10 | 2min | 302 km |
| 5 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 22:55 | 23:05 | 10min | 440 km |
| 6 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 01:40 | 01:45 | 5min | 634 km |
| 7 | JANGHAI JN | JNH | 02:58 | 03:00 | 2min | 692 km |
| 8 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 04:35 | 04:45 | 10min | 768 km |
| 9 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 06:20 | 06:25 | 5min | 785 km |
| 10 | BHABUA ROAD | BBU | 07:04 | 07:06 | 2min | 838 km |
| 11 | SASARAM | SSM | 07:34 | 07:36 | 2min | 885 km |
| 12 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 07:52 | 07:54 | 2min | 903 km |
| 13 | ANUGRAHA NARAYAN ROAD | AUBR | 08:08 | 08:10 | 2min | 920 km |
| 14 | RAFIGANJ | RFJ | 08:31 | 08:33 | 2min | 951 km |
| 15 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 09:05 | 09:10 | 5min | 988 km |
| 16 | KODERMA | KQR | 10:25 | 10:27 | 2min | 1065 km |
| 17 | PARASNATH | PNME | 11:11 | 11:13 | 2min | 1140 km |
| 18 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | 12:00 | 12:05 | 5min | 1187 km |
| 19 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 13:16 | 13:26 | 10min | 1246 km |
| 20 | DURGAPUR | DGR | 13:54 | 13:56 | 2min | 1288 km |
| 21 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2min | 1351 km |
| 22 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 17:00 | 17:00 | — | 1446 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12382 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 12382 POORVA EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12382 at NEW DELHI, HOWRAH 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 12382 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12382 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12382?
POORVA EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.