12397 MAHABODHI EXP Coach Position
12397 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MAHABODHI EXP (12397) runs from GAYA JN to NEW DELHI in 14h 10m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12397 MAHABODHI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12397 MAHABODHI 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 GAYA JN, NEW DELHI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12397 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.
12397 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12397 MAHABODHI EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12397 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12397 MAHABODHI EXP halts, along the GAYA JN → NEW DELHI route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAYA | PF 3 | |
| 5 | GRRU | PF 1 | |
| 7 | RFJ | PF 2 | |
| 13 | AUBR | PF 2 | |
| 16 | DOS | PF 3 | |
| 19 | SSM | PF 2 | |
| 23 | KTQ | PF 2 | |
| 26 | BBU | PF 2 | |
| 31 | CDMR | PF 2 | |
| 37 | DDU | PF 3 | |
| 48 | BDL | PF 3 | |
| 59 | PRYJ | PF 3 | |
| 65 | BRE | PF 3 | |
| 89 | CNB | PF 2 | |
| 130 | ALJN | PF 4 | |
| 156 | NDLS | PF 9 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12397 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 12397:
| 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 12397 MAHABODHI 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 | 12397 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MAHABODHI EXP |
| From | GAYA JN (GAYA) |
| To | NEW DELHI (NDLS) |
| Departure | 14:00 |
| Arrival | 04:10 |
| Duration | 14h 10m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAYA JN | GAYA | — | 14:00 | — | — |
| 2 | GURARU | GRRU | 14:19 | 14:21 | 2min | 22 km |
| 3 | RAFIGANJ | RFJ | 14:33 | 14:35 | 2min | 38 km |
| 4 | ANUGRAHA NARAYAN ROAD | AUBR | 14:54 | 14:56 | 2min | 69 km |
| 5 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 15:12 | 15:14 | 2min | 86 km |
| 6 | SASARAM | SSM | 15:26 | 15:28 | 2min | 103 km |
| 7 | KUDRA | KTQ | 15:44 | 15:46 | 2min | 129 km |
| 8 | BHABUA ROAD | BBU | 16:00 | 16:02 | 2min | 151 km |
| 9 | CHANDAULI MAJHWAR | CDMR | 16:24 | 16:26 | 2min | 188 km |
| 10 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 17:13 | 17:20 | 7min | 204 km |
| 11 | VINDHYACHAL | BDL | 18:30 | 18:32 | 2min | 274 km |
| 12 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 19:30 | 19:40 | 10min | 356 km |
| 13 | BHARWARI | BRE | 20:08 | 20:10 | 2min | 393 km |
| 14 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 22:05 | 22:10 | 5min | 550 km |
| 15 | ALIGARH JN | ALJN | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2min | 858 km |
| 16 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | 04:10 | 04:10 | — | 989 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12397 MAHABODHI 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 12397 MAHABODHI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12397 at GAYA 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 12397 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12397 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12397?
MAHABODHI EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.