When is the chart prepared for 12589 GKP CHZ EXPRESS?

The first reservation chart for 12589 is prepared about 4 hours before the train's scheduled departure from the originating station. A second chart (if any) is prepared 30 minutes before departure. After the first chart, coach position, seat numbers and platform get confirmed and waitlisted tickets are auto-upgraded.

🚆 Coach Position · Train 12589

12589 GKP CHZ EXPRESS Coach Position

Q: How do I find my coach position in 12589 GKP CHZ EXPRESS?

Coach position for 12589 (S1, B2, A1, M1…) is fixed by the rake composition and shown on the live chart from about 4 hours before departure. Ghumo's chart view shows engine direction, coach order and platform position.

12589 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.

GKP CHZ EXPRESS (12589) runs from GORAKHPUR JN to CHARLAPALLI in 30h 57m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.

06:33

Departs GKP

13:30

Arrives CHZ

Stops

Classes

Coach Position & Platform Number of 12589 GKP CHZ EXPRESS Today

Find the coach position of 12589 GKP CHZ 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 GORAKHPUR JN, CHARLAPALLI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12589 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.

12589 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van

Latest rake composition for 12589 GKP CHZ EXPRESS.

LPR #1

GEN #2

GEN #3

2A #4

2A #5

1A #6

3A #7

3A #8

3A #9

3A #10

3A #11

3A #12

3A #13

3A #14

PC #15

SL #16

SL #17

SL #18

SL #19

GEN #20

GEN #21

VP #23

← Front (engine end) 22 coaches Rear end →

Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).

Platform Number for 12589 at Each Station

Platform (PF) at which 12589 GKP CHZ EXPRESS halts, along the GORAKHPUR JN → CHARLAPALLI route.

#	Station	Platform
1	GKP	PF 9
7	KLD	PF 1
11	BST	PF 1
21	MUR	PF 2
25	GD	PF 1
39	BBK	PF 3
44	BNZ	PF 2
47	ASH	PF 1
56	ON	PF 2
59	CNB	PF 2
70	PHN	PF 2
76	ORAI	PF 3
87	VGLJ	PF 2
98	LAR	PF 2
123	BPL	PF 1
134	ET	PF 3
145	GDYA	PF 2
148	BZU	PF 1
151	AMLA	PF 2
170	NGP	PF 1
180	SEGM	PF 4
195	CD	PF 1
198	BPQ	PF 2
204	SKZR	PF 2
208	BPA	PF 2
211	MCI	PF 2
213	RDM	PF 2
226	KZJ	PF 2
241	CHZ	PF 5

Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.

How to Read 12589 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 12589:

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 12589 GKP CHZ 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	12589
Train Name	GKP CHZ EXPRESS
From	GORAKHPUR JN (GKP)
To	CHARLAPALLI (CHZ)
Departure	06:33
Arrival	13:30
Duration	30h 57m
Classes	1A, 2A, 3A, SL
Type	SUPERFAST
Running Days	Wed

Route & Stops

#	Station	Code	Arrival	Departure	Halt	Distance
1	GORAKHPUR JN	GKP	—	06:33	—	—
2	KHALILABAD	KLD	07:09	07:11	2min	35 km
3	BASTI	BST	07:35	07:37	2min	65 km
4	MANKAPUR JN	MUR	08:21	08:23	2min	126 km
5	GONDA JN	GD	08:51	08:54	3min	154 km
6	BARABANKI JN	BBK	10:25	10:27	2min	243 km
7	BADSHAHNAGAR	BNZ	11:00	11:03	3min	267 km
8	AISHBAGH	ASH	11:35	11:45	10min	276 km
9	UNNAO JN	ON	12:40	12:42	2min	332 km
10	KANPUR CENTRAL	CNB	13:12	13:17	5min	349 km
11	POKHRAYAN	PHN	14:15	14:17	2min	409 km
12	ORAI	ORAI	14:51	14:53	2min	456 km
13	VEERANGANA LAXMIBAI JHANSI	VGLJ	16:45	16:53	8min	570 km
14	LALITPUR	LAR	17:48	17:50	2min	660 km
15	BHOPAL JN	BPL	20:55	21:00	5min	861 km
16	ITARSI JN	ET	22:40	22:50	10min	953 km
17	GHORADONGRI	GDYA	23:50	23:51	1min	1023 km
18	BETUL	BZU	00:30	00:32	2min	1060 km
19	AMLA JN	AMLA	00:52	00:54	2min	1082 km
20	NAGPUR	NGP	03:55	04:00	5min	1250 km
21	SEVAGRAM	SEGM	04:58	05:00	2min	1326 km
22	CHANDRAPUR	CD	06:33	06:35	2min	1447 km
23	BALHARSHAH	BPQ	07:35	07:40	5min	1461 km
24	SIRPUR KAGAZNAGAR	SKZR	08:34	08:35	1min	1531 km
25	BELAMPALLI	BPA	08:59	09:00	1min	1569 km
26	MANCHIRYAL	MCI	09:15	09:16	1min	1589 km
27	RAMAGUNDAM	RDM	09:25	09:26	1min	1603 km
28	KAZIPET JN	KZJ	11:03	11:05	2min	1695 km
29	CHARLAPALLI	CHZ	13:30	13:30	—	1815 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my coach position in 12589 GKP CHZ 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 12589 GKP CHZ EXPRESS arrive on?

Platform numbers for 12589 at GORAKHPUR JN, CHARLAPALLI 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 12589 have a pantry car?

Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12589 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.

What classes are available on 12589?

GKP CHZ EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.