12556 GORAKHDHAM EXP Coach Position
12556 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GORAKHDHAM EXP (12556) runs from BATHINDA JN to GORAKHPUR JN in 19h 45m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12556 GORAKHDHAM EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12556 GORAKHDHAM 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 BATHINDA JN, GORAKHPUR JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12556 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.
12556 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12556 GORAKHDHAM EXP.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12556 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12556 GORAKHDHAM EXP halts, along the BATHINDA JN → GORAKHPUR JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BTI | PF 4 | |
| 12 | SSA | PF 2 | |
| 18 | BHT | PF 1 | |
| 20 | ADR | PF 1 | |
| 23 | HSR | PF 1 | |
| 31 | BNW | PF 1 | |
| 35 | KLNK | PF 1 | |
| 38 | ROK | PF 1 | |
| 45 | BGZ | PF 3 | |
| 48 | NNO | PF 2 | |
| 50 | SSB | PF 3 | |
| 55 | NDLS | PF 6 | |
| 122 | CNB | PF 9 | |
| 125 | ON | PF 3 | |
| 135 | LKO | PF 3 | |
| 140 | BBK | PF 4 | |
| 154 | GD | PF 2 | |
| 158 | MUR | PF 1 | |
| 164 | BV | PF 2 | |
| 168 | BST | PF 3 | |
| 172 | KLD | PF 2 | |
| 178 | GKP | PF 8 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12556 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 12556:
| 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 12556 GORAKHDHAM 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 | 12556 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GORAKHDHAM EXP |
| From | BATHINDA JN (BTI) |
| To | GORAKHPUR JN (GKP) |
| Departure | 14:15 |
| Arrival | 10:00 |
| Duration | 19h 45m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BATHINDA JN | BTI | — | 14:15 | — | — |
| 2 | SIRSA | SSA | 15:20 | 15:25 | 5min | 76 km |
| 3 | BHATTU | BHT | 15:51 | 15:53 | 2min | 112 km |
| 4 | MANDI ADAMPUR | ADR | 16:07 | 16:09 | 2min | 129 km |
| 5 | HISAR | HSR | 16:35 | 16:40 | 5min | 158 km |
| 6 | BHIWANI | BNW | 17:40 | 18:05 | 25min | 218 km |
| 7 | KALANAUR KALAN | KLNK | 18:31 | 18:33 | 2min | 247 km |
| 8 | ROHTAK JN | ROK | 19:33 | 19:35 | 2min | 267 km |
| 9 | BAHADURGARH | BGZ | 20:03 | 20:05 | 2min | 307 km |
| 10 | NANGLOI | NNO | 20:16 | 20:18 | 2min | 320 km |
| 11 | SHAKURBASTI | SSB | 20:26 | 20:28 | 2min | 327 km |
| 12 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | 21:10 | 21:25 | 15min | 338 km |
| 13 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 02:55 | 03:05 | 10min | 779 km |
| 14 | UNNAO JN | ON | 03:36 | 03:38 | 2min | 796 km |
| 15 | LUCKNOW | LKO | 04:50 | 05:00 | 10min | 852 km |
| 16 | BARABANKI JN | BBK | 05:48 | 05:50 | 2min | 881 km |
| 17 | GONDA JN | GD | 07:00 | 07:05 | 5min | 969 km |
| 18 | MANKAPUR JN | MUR | 07:27 | 07:29 | 2min | 996 km |
| 19 | BABHNAN | BV | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2min | 1026 km |
| 20 | BASTI | BST | 08:19 | 08:22 | 3min | 1059 km |
| 21 | KHALILABAD | KLD | 08:42 | 08:44 | 2min | 1088 km |
| 22 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | 10:00 | 10:00 | — | 1123 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12556 GORAKHDHAM 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 12556 GORAKHDHAM EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12556 at BATHINDA JN, GORAKHPUR 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 12556 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12556 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12556?
GORAKHDHAM EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.