12496 PRATAP EXPRESS Coach Position
12496 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PRATAP EXPRESS (12496) runs from KOLKATA CHITPUR to BIKANER JN in 30h 45m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12496 PRATAP EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 12496 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 KOLKATA CHITPUR, BIKANER JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12496 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.
12496 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12496 PRATAP EXPRESS.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12496 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12496 PRATAP EXPRESS halts, along the KOLKATA CHITPUR → BIKANER JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOAA | PF 3 | |
| 36 | BWN | — | |
| 45 | DGR | PF 3 | |
| 55 | ASN | PF 4 | |
| 69 | DHN | PF 3 | |
| 93 | KQR | PF 4 | |
| 107 | GAYA | PF 1 | |
| 143 | DDU | PF 4 | |
| 165 | PRYJ | PF 1 | |
| 195 | CNB | PF 2 | |
| 225 | TDL | PF 2 | |
| 230 | AF | PF 1 | |
| 234 | AH | PF 1 | |
| 238 | BTE | PF 4 | |
| 252 | BKI | PF 6 | |
| 265 | JP | PF 5 | |
| 282 | MKN | PF 2 | |
| 286 | DNA | PF 2 | |
| 296 | NGO | PF 2 | |
| 301 | NOK | PF 1 | |
| 306 | BKN | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12496 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 12496:
| 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 12496 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 | 12496 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PRATAP EXPRESS |
| From | KOLKATA CHITPUR (KOAA) |
| To | BIKANER JN (BKN) |
| Departure | 22:45 |
| Arrival | 05:30 |
| Duration | 30h 45m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA CHITPUR | KOAA | — | 22:45 | — | — |
| 2 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 23:54 | 23:56 | 2min | 98 km |
| 3 | DURGAPUR | DGR | 00:46 | 00:48 | 2min | 161 km |
| 4 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 01:21 | 01:26 | 5min | 203 km |
| 5 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | 02:50 | 02:55 | 5min | 262 km |
| 6 | KODERMA | KQR | 04:25 | 04:27 | 2min | 384 km |
| 7 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 05:50 | 05:55 | 5min | 460 km |
| 8 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 08:48 | 08:55 | 7min | 663 km |
| 9 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 11:25 | 11:30 | 5min | 816 km |
| 10 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 14:05 | 14:10 | 5min | 1010 km |
| 11 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 17:20 | 17:25 | 5min | 1240 km |
| 12 | AGRA FORT | AF | 18:00 | 18:10 | 10min | 1263 km |
| 13 | ACHHNERA JN | AH | 18:58 | 19:00 | 2min | 1289 km |
| 14 | BHARATPUR JN | BTE | 19:20 | 19:25 | 5min | 1316 km |
| 15 | BANDIKUI JN | BKI | 21:40 | 21:42 | 2min | 1413 km |
| 16 | JAIPUR | JP | 22:55 | 23:05 | 10min | 1504 km |
| 17 | MAKRANA JN | MKN | 01:03 | 01:06 | 3min | 1623 km |
| 18 | DEGANA JN | DNA | 01:37 | 01:40 | 3min | 1667 km |
| 19 | NAGAUR | NGO | 03:08 | 03:13 | 5min | 1769 km |
| 20 | NOKHA | NOK | 03:55 | 03:57 | 2min | 1820 km |
| 21 | BIKANER JN | BKN | 05:30 | 05:30 | — | 1885 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12496 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 12496 PRATAP EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12496 at KOLKATA CHITPUR, BIKANER 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 12496 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12496 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12496?
PRATAP EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.