12540 LKO YPR EXP Coach Position
12540 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
LKO YPR EXP (12540) runs from LUCKNOW to YESVANTPUR JN (BENGALURU) in 43h 20m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12540 LKO YPR EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12540 LKO YPR 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 LUCKNOW, YESVANTPUR JN (BENGALURU) and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12540 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.
12540 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12540 LKO YPR EXP.
Total 18 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12540 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12540 LKO YPR EXP halts, along the LUCKNOW → YESVANTPUR JN (BENGALURU) route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LKO | PF 3 | |
| 13 | RBL | PF 2 | |
| 21 | AME | PF 1 | |
| 27 | MBDP | PF 1 | |
| 36 | PRYJ | PF 8 | |
| 50 | MKP | PF 1 | |
| 62 | STA | PF 1 | |
| 83 | JBP | PF 1 | |
| 109 | ET | PF 7 | |
| 145 | NGP | PF 6 | |
| 173 | BPQ | PF 1 | |
| 201 | WL | PF 1 | |
| 229 | BZA | PF 10 | |
| 301 | PER | PF 2 | |
| 337 | KPD | PF 1 | |
| 350 | JTJ | PF 1 | |
| 359 | BWT | PF 3 | |
| 375 | YPR | PF 2 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12540 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 12540:
| 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 12540 LKO YPR 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 | 12540 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | LKO YPR EXP |
| From | LUCKNOW (LKO) |
| To | YESVANTPUR JN (BENGALURU) (YPR) |
| Departure | 20:25 |
| Arrival | 15:45 |
| Duration | 43h 20m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUCKNOW | LKO | — | 20:25 | — | — |
| 2 | RAE BARELI JN | RBL | 21:40 | 21:45 | 5min | 78 km |
| 3 | AMETHI | AME | 22:31 | 22:33 | 2min | 138 km |
| 4 | MAA BELHADEVI DHAM PRATAPGARH | MBDP | 23:20 | 23:25 | 5min | 173 km |
| 5 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 01:15 | 01:35 | 20min | 232 km |
| 6 | MANIKPUR JN | MKP | 03:23 | 03:25 | 2min | 333 km |
| 7 | SATNA | STA | 04:20 | 04:25 | 5min | 410 km |
| 8 | JABALPUR | JBP | 06:55 | 07:05 | 10min | 599 km |
| 9 | ITARSI JN | ET | 10:50 | 11:00 | 10min | 844 km |
| 10 | NAGPUR | NGP | 15:20 | 15:25 | 5min | 1141 km |
| 11 | BALHARSHAH | BPQ | 19:05 | 19:10 | 5min | 1353 km |
| 12 | WARANGAL | WL | 22:48 | 22:50 | 2min | 1595 km |
| 13 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 02:00 | 02:10 | 10min | 1802 km |
| 14 | PERAMBUR | PER | 09:05 | 09:10 | 5min | 2232 km |
| 15 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 10:50 | 11:05 | 15min | 2356 km |
| 16 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 12:33 | 12:35 | 2min | 2440 km |
| 17 | BANGARAPET | BWT | 13:23 | 13:25 | 2min | 2518 km |
| 18 | YESVANTPUR JN (BENGALURU) | YPR | 15:45 | 15:45 | — | 2593 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12540 LKO YPR 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 12540 LKO YPR EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12540 at LUCKNOW, YESVANTPUR JN (BENGALURU) 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 12540 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12540 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12540?
LKO YPR EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.