12406 GONDWANA EXP Coach Position
12406 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GONDWANA EXP (12406) runs from DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN to BHUSAVAL JN in 24h 00m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12406 GONDWANA EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12406 GONDWANA 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 DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN, BHUSAVAL JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12406 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.
12406 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12406 GONDWANA EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12406 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12406 GONDWANA EXP halts, along the DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN → BHUSAVAL JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NZM | PF 6 | |
| 19 | MTJ | PF 1 | |
| 27 | AGC | PF 2 | |
| 40 | GWL | PF 1 | |
| 53 | VGLJ | PF 1 | |
| 64 | LAR | PF 2 | |
| 71 | BINA | PF 3 | |
| 77 | BAQ | PF 4 | |
| 82 | BHS | PF 3 | |
| 89 | BPL | PF 1 | |
| 98 | NDPM | PF 2 | |
| 100 | ET | PF 4 | |
| 111 | GDYA | PF 2 | |
| 114 | BZU | PF 1 | |
| 117 | AMLA | PF 2 | |
| 119 | MTY | PF 2 | |
| 124 | PAR | PF 2 | |
| 126 | NRKR | PF 2 | |
| 129 | KATL | PF 1 | |
| 136 | NGP | PF 4 | |
| 147 | WR | PF 2 | |
| 150 | PLO | PF 1 | |
| 152 | DMN | PF 1 | |
| 157 | BD | PF 1 | |
| 162 | MZR | PF 1 | |
| 166 | AK | PF 1 | |
| 170 | SEG | PF 1 | |
| 176 | MKU | PF 1 | |
| 183 | BSL | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12406 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 12406:
| 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 12406 GONDWANA 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 | 12406 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GONDWANA EXP |
| From | DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN (NZM) |
| To | BHUSAVAL JN (BSL) |
| Departure | 15:05 |
| Arrival | 15:05 |
| Duration | 24h 00m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Fri, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN | NZM | — | 15:05 | — | — |
| 2 | MATHURA JN | MTJ | 16:25 | 16:27 | 2min | 134 km |
| 3 | AGRA CANTT | AGC | 17:15 | 17:20 | 5min | 188 km |
| 4 | GWALIOR JN | GWL | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2min | 306 km |
| 5 | VEERANGANA LAXMIBAI JHANSI | VGLJ | 20:55 | 21:03 | 8min | 403 km |
| 6 | LALITPUR | LAR | 21:58 | 22:00 | 2min | 493 km |
| 7 | BINA JN | BINA | 23:18 | 23:20 | 2min | 556 km |
| 8 | GANJ BASODA | BAQ | 23:53 | 23:55 | 2min | 601 km |
| 9 | VIDISHA | BHS | 00:20 | 00:22 | 2min | 641 km |
| 10 | BHOPAL JN | BPL | 01:05 | 01:10 | 5min | 694 km |
| 11 | NARMADAPURAM | NDPM | 02:12 | 02:14 | 2min | 768 km |
| 12 | ITARSI JN | ET | 02:45 | 02:55 | 10min | 786 km |
| 13 | GHORADONGRI | GDYA | 04:05 | 04:06 | 1min | 856 km |
| 14 | BETUL | BZU | 04:44 | 04:46 | 2min | 893 km |
| 15 | AMLA JN | AMLA | 05:07 | 05:09 | 2min | 915 km |
| 16 | MULTAI | MTY | 05:25 | 05:26 | 1min | 938 km |
| 17 | PANDHURNA | PAR | 06:06 | 06:07 | 1min | 979 km |
| 18 | NARKHER | NRKR | 06:20 | 06:21 | 1min | 997 km |
| 19 | KATOL | KATL | 06:40 | 06:41 | 1min | 1022 km |
| 20 | NAGPUR | NGP | 08:20 | 08:30 | 10min | 1083 km |
| 21 | WARDHA JN | WR | 09:28 | 09:30 | 2min | 1162 km |
| 22 | PULGAON JN | PLO | 09:53 | 09:54 | 1min | 1191 km |
| 23 | DHAMANGAON | DMN | 10:12 | 10:13 | 1min | 1211 km |
| 24 | BADNERA JN | BD | 11:32 | 11:35 | 3min | 1257 km |
| 25 | MURTIZAPUR | MZR | 12:04 | 12:05 | 1min | 1298 km |
| 26 | AKOLA JN | AK | 12:35 | 12:40 | 5min | 1336 km |
| 27 | SHEGAON | SEG | 13:08 | 13:10 | 2min | 1373 km |
| 28 | MALKAPUR | MKU | 13:43 | 13:45 | 2min | 1425 km |
| 29 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 15:05 | 15:05 | — | 1476 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12406 GONDWANA 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 12406 GONDWANA EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12406 at DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN, BHUSAVAL 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 12406 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12406 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12406?
GONDWANA EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.