12431 RAJDHANI EXP Coach Position
12431 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
RAJDHANI EXP (12431) runs from TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL to DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN in 45h 50m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12431 RAJDHANI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12431 RAJDHANI 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 TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL, DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12431 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.
12431 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12431 RAJDHANI EXP.
Total 22 coaches. ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12431 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12431 RAJDHANI EXP halts, along the TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL → DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVC | PF 5 | |
| 18 | QLN | PF 2 | |
| 31 | ALLP | PF 1 | |
| 42 | ERS | PF 1 | |
| 57 | TCR | PF 2 | |
| 64 | SRR | PF 5 | |
| 77 | CLT | PF 4 | |
| 96 | CAN | PF 1 | |
| 112 | KGQ | PF 2 | |
| 118 | MAJN | PF 1 | |
| 127 | UD | PF 1 | |
| 144 | KAWR | PF 1 | |
| 149 | MAO | PF 2 | |
| 172 | RN | PF 2 | |
| 203 | PNVL | PF 5 | |
| 216 | BSR | PF 6 | |
| 252 | ST | PF 1 | |
| 276 | BRC | PF 3 | |
| 311 | RTM | PF 5 | |
| 341 | KOTA | PF 1 | |
| 403 | NZM | PF 7 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12431 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 12431:
| 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 12431 RAJDHANI 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 | 12431 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | RAJDHANI EXP |
| From | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL (TVC) |
| To | DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN (NZM) |
| Departure | 14:40 |
| Arrival | 12:30 |
| Duration | 45h 50m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A |
| Type | RAJDHANI |
| Running Days | Tue, Thu, Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | — | 19:15 | — | — |
| 2 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 20:11 | 20:13 | 2min | 65 km |
| 3 | ALLEPPEY | ALLP | 21:33 | 21:35 | 2min | 149 km |
| 4 | ERNAKULAM JN | ERS | 22:30 | 22:35 | 5min | 206 km |
| 5 | THRISSUR | TCR | 23:48 | 23:50 | 2min | 280 km |
| 6 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 00:45 | 00:50 | 5min | 313 km |
| 7 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 01:57 | 02:00 | 3min | 399 km |
| 8 | KANNUR | CAN | 03:12 | 03:15 | 3min | 488 km |
| 9 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 04:14 | 04:15 | 1min | 574 km |
| 10 | MANGALORE JN | MAJN | 05:20 | 05:25 | 5min | 625 km |
| 11 | UDUPI | UD | 06:40 | 06:42 | 2min | 706 km |
| 12 | KARWAR | KAWR | 09:00 | 09:02 | 2min | 973 km |
| 13 | MADGAON (GOA) | MAO | 10:00 | 10:10 | 10min | 1055 km |
| 14 | RATNAGIRI | RN | 13:55 | 14:00 | 5min | 1390 km |
| 15 | PANVEL | PNVL | 17:52 | 17:55 | 3min | 1752 km |
| 16 | VASAI ROAD | BSR | 19:30 | 19:35 | 5min | 1819 km |
| 17 | SURAT | ST | 22:15 | 22:18 | 3min | 2034 km |
| 18 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 23:51 | 23:59 | 8min | 2163 km |
| 19 | RATLAM JN | RTM | 03:47 | 03:50 | 3min | 2425 km |
| 20 | KOTA JN | KOTA | 06:45 | 06:55 | 10min | 2691 km |
| 21 | DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN | NZM | 12:30 | 12:30 | — | 3149 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12431 RAJDHANI 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 12431 RAJDHANI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12431 at TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL, DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN 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 12431 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12431 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12431?
RAJDHANI EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A classes.