12495 PRATAP EXPRESS Coach Position
12495 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PRATAP EXPRESS (12495) runs from BIKANER JN to KOLKATA in 31h 05m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12495 PRATAP EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 12495 PRATAP 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 BIKANER JN, KOLKATA and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12495 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.
12495 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12495 PRATAP EXPRESS.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12495 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12495 PRATAP EXPRESS halts, along the BIKANER JN → KOLKATA route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BKN | PF 3 | |
| 6 | NOK | PF 1 | |
| 11 | NGO | PF 3 | |
| 21 | DNA | PF 3 | |
| 25 | MKN | PF 1 | |
| 42 | JP | PF 1 | |
| 55 | BKI | PF 3 | |
| 69 | BTE | PF 1 | |
| 73 | AH | PF 2 | |
| 77 | AF | PF 1 | |
| 82 | TDL | PF 7 | |
| 112 | CNB | PF 5 | |
| 142 | PRYJ | PF 4 | |
| 164 | DDU | PF 2 | |
| 200 | GAYA | PF 3 | |
| 214 | KQR | PF 3 | |
| 238 | DHN | PF 1 | |
| 250 | ASN | PF 5 | |
| 261 | DGR | PF 4 | |
| 270 | BWN | — | |
| 305 | KOAA | PF 4 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12495 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 12495:
| 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 12495 PRATAP 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 | 12495 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PRATAP EXPRESS |
| From | BIKANER JN (BKN) |
| To | KOLKATA (KOAA) |
| Departure | 06:00 |
| Arrival | 13:05 |
| Duration | 31h 05m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Thu |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIKANER JN | BKN | — | 06:00 | — | — |
| 2 | NOKHA | NOK | 06:44 | 06:46 | 2min | 65 km |
| 3 | NAGAUR | NGO | 07:17 | 07:22 | 5min | 116 km |
| 4 | DEGANA JN | DNA | 08:39 | 08:42 | 3min | 218 km |
| 5 | MAKRANA JN | MKN | 09:12 | 09:15 | 3min | 262 km |
| 6 | JAIPUR | JP | 11:25 | 11:35 | 10min | 382 km |
| 7 | BANDIKUI JN | BKI | 13:03 | 13:05 | 2min | 472 km |
| 8 | BHARATPUR JN | BTE | 14:05 | 14:10 | 5min | 569 km |
| 9 | ACHHNERA JN | AH | 14:36 | 14:38 | 2min | 596 km |
| 10 | AGRA FORT | AF | 15:20 | 15:30 | 10min | 623 km |
| 11 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 16:30 | 16:35 | 5min | 645 km |
| 12 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 19:30 | 19:35 | 5min | 875 km |
| 13 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 22:05 | 22:10 | 5min | 1069 km |
| 14 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 02:18 | 02:25 | 7min | 1222 km |
| 15 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 05:05 | 05:10 | 5min | 1425 km |
| 16 | KODERMA JN | KQR | 06:24 | 06:26 | 2min | 1501 km |
| 17 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | 08:40 | 08:45 | 5min | 1624 km |
| 18 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 09:44 | 09:49 | 5min | 1682 km |
| 19 | DURGAPUR | DGR | 10:17 | 10:19 | 2min | 1724 km |
| 20 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 11:13 | 11:15 | 2min | 1788 km |
| 21 | KOLKATA | KOAA | 13:05 | 13:05 | — | 1885 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12495 PRATAP 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 12495 PRATAP EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12495 at BIKANER JN, KOLKATA 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 12495 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12495 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12495?
PRATAP EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.