12517 GHY GARIB RATH Coach Position
12517 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GHY GARIB RATH (12517) runs from KOLKATA CHITPUR to GUWAHATI in 18h 10m · classes: 3A.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12517 GHY GARIB RATH Today
Find the coach position of 12517 GHY GARIB RATH — 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, GUWAHATI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12517 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.
12517 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12517 GHY GARIB RATH.
Total 23 coaches. ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12517 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12517 GHY GARIB RATH halts, along the KOLKATA CHITPUR → GUWAHATI route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOAA | PF 4 | |
| 19 | BDC | PF 2 | |
| 37 | NDAE | PF 3 | |
| 48 | KWAE | PF 4 | |
| 67 | AZ | PF 1 | |
| 76 | JRLE | PF 1 | |
| 79 | NILE | PF 1 | |
| 89 | MLDT | PF 4 | |
| 118 | KNE | PF 1 | |
| 128 | NJP | PF 3 | |
| 146 | NCB | PF 5 | |
| 148 | NOQ | PF 1 | |
| 156 | KOJ | PF 2 | |
| 161 | NBQ | PF 1 | |
| 166 | GLPT | PF 1 | |
| 179 | GHY | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12517 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 12517:
| 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 12517 GHY GARIB RATH, 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 | 12517 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GHY GARIB RATH |
| From | KOLKATA CHITPUR (KOAA) |
| To | GUWAHATI (GHY) |
| Departure | 21:45 |
| Arrival | 15:55 |
| Duration | 18h 10m |
| Classes | 3A |
| Type | RAIL_MOTOR |
| Running Days | Thu |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA CHITPUR | KOAA | — | 21:45 | — | — |
| 2 | BANDEL JN | BDC | 22:54 | 22:56 | 2min | 43 km |
| 3 | NABADWIP DHAM | NDAE | 23:38 | 23:40 | 2min | 108 km |
| 4 | KATWA | KWAE | 00:18 | 00:20 | 2min | 148 km |
| 5 | AZIMGANJ JN | AZ | 01:45 | 01:50 | 5min | 220 km |
| 6 | JANGIPUR ROAD | JRLE | 02:16 | 02:17 | 1min | 255 km |
| 7 | NIMTITA | NILE | 02:36 | 02:38 | 2min | 274 km |
| 8 | MALDA TOWN | MLDT | 03:50 | 04:00 | 10min | 335 km |
| 9 | KISHANGANJ | KNE | 05:58 | 06:00 | 2min | 480 km |
| 10 | NEW JALPAIGURI | NJP | 07:25 | 07:35 | 10min | 567 km |
| 11 | NEW COOCH BEHAR | NCB | 09:40 | 09:42 | 2min | 694 km |
| 12 | NEW ALIPURDUAR | NOQ | 10:00 | 10:02 | 2min | 712 km |
| 13 | KOKRAJHAR | KOJ | 11:18 | 11:20 | 2min | 791 km |
| 14 | NEW BONGAIGAON | NBQ | 11:55 | 11:57 | 2min | 819 km |
| 15 | GOALPARA TOWN | GLPT | 12:38 | 12:40 | 2min | 899 km |
| 16 | GUWAHATI | GHY | 15:55 | 15:55 | — | 1027 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12517 GHY GARIB RATH?
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 12517 GHY GARIB RATH arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12517 at KOLKATA CHITPUR, GUWAHATI 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 12517 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12517 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12517?
GHY GARIB RATH offers 3A class.