12596 GKP HUMSAFAR EX Coach Position
12596 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GKP HUMSAFAR EX (12596) runs from ANAND VIHAR TRM to GORAKHPUR JN in 11h 40m · classes: 3A.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12596 GKP HUMSAFAR EX Today
Find the coach position of 12596 GKP HUMSAFAR EX — 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 ANAND VIHAR TRM, GORAKHPUR JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12596 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.
12596 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12596 GKP HUMSAFAR EX.
Total 22 coaches. ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12596 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12596 GKP HUMSAFAR EX halts, along the ANAND VIHAR TRM → GORAKHPUR JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANVT | PF 5 | |
| 62 | CNB | PF 9 | |
| 75 | LKO | PF 3 | |
| 94 | GD | PF 2 | |
| 108 | BST | PF 3 | |
| 118 | GKP | PF 6 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12596 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 12596:
| 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 12596 GKP HUMSAFAR EX, 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 | 12596 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GKP HUMSAFAR EX |
| From | ANAND VIHAR TRM (ANVT) |
| To | GORAKHPUR JN (GKP) |
| Departure | 20:00 |
| Arrival | 07:40 |
| Duration | 11h 40m |
| Classes | 3A |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Tue, Wed, Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANAND VIHAR TRM | ANVT | — | 20:00 | — | — |
| 2 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 00:50 | 00:55 | 5min | 428 km |
| 3 | LUCKNOW | LKO | 02:30 | 02:40 | 10min | 499 km |
| 4 | GONDA JN | GD | 05:00 | 05:05 | 5min | 617 km |
| 5 | BASTI | BST | 06:08 | 06:11 | 3min | 706 km |
| 6 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | 07:40 | 07:40 | — | 769 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12596 GKP HUMSAFAR EX?
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 12596 GKP HUMSAFAR EX arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12596 at ANAND VIHAR TRM, 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 12596 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12596 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12596?
GKP HUMSAFAR EX offers 3A class.