12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL Coach Position
12601 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MAS MAQ SF MAIL (12601) runs from MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL to MANGALORE CNTL in 15h 56m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL Today
Find the coach position of 12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL — 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 MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL, MANGALORE CNTL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12601 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.
12601 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12601 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL halts, along the MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL → MANGALORE CNTL route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAS | PF 5 | |
| 22 | TRL | PF 2 | |
| 30 | AJJ | PF 1 | |
| 37 | WJR | PF 1 | |
| 41 | KPD | PF 1 | |
| 54 | JTJ | PF 1 | |
| 71 | SA | PF 4 | |
| 78 | ED | PF 2 | |
| 84 | TUP | PF 1 | |
| 89 | PTJ | PF 4 | |
| 96 | PGT | PF 3 | |
| 100 | OTP | PF 2 | |
| 103 | SRR | PF 5 | |
| 105 | PTB | PF 1 | |
| 107 | KTU | PF 1 | |
| 109 | TIR | PF 1 | |
| 110 | TA | PF 1 | |
| 111 | PGI | PF 1 | |
| 114 | FK | PF 2 | |
| 116 | CLT | PF 4 | |
| 121 | QLD | PF 1 | |
| 126 | BDJ | PF 2 | |
| 129 | MAHE | PF 1 | |
| 131 | TLY | PF 1 | |
| 135 | CAN | PF 1 | |
| 140 | PAZ | PF 1 | |
| 142 | PAY | PF 1 | |
| 145 | CHV | PF 1 | |
| 147 | KZE | PF 2 | |
| 151 | KGQ | PF 2 | |
| 157 | MAQ | PF 4 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12601 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 12601:
| 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 12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL, 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 | 12601 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MAS MAQ SF MAIL |
| From | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| To | MANGALORE CNTL (MAQ) |
| Departure | 20:10 |
| Arrival | 12:06 |
| Duration | 15h 56m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | — | 20:10 | — | — |
| 2 | TIRUVALLUR | TRL | 20:48 | 20:50 | 2min | 42 km |
| 3 | ARAKKONAM | AJJ | 21:13 | 21:15 | 2min | 69 km |
| 4 | WALAJAH ROAD JN | WJR | 21:43 | 21:45 | 2min | 105 km |
| 5 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 22:13 | 22:15 | 2min | 130 km |
| 6 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 23:23 | 23:25 | 2min | 214 km |
| 7 | SALEM JN | SA | 00:52 | 00:55 | 3min | 334 km |
| 8 | ERODE JN | ED | 01:50 | 01:55 | 5min | 396 km |
| 9 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 02:38 | 02:40 | 2min | 446 km |
| 10 | PODANUR JN | PTJ | 03:34 | 03:35 | 1min | 490 km |
| 11 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 04:32 | 04:35 | 3min | 538 km |
| 12 | OTTAPPALAM | OTP | 04:59 | 05:00 | 1min | 570 km |
| 13 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 05:35 | 05:40 | 5min | 583 km |
| 14 | PATTAMBI | PTB | 05:54 | 05:55 | 1min | 594 km |
| 15 | KUTTIPPURAM | KTU | 06:14 | 06:15 | 1min | 613 km |
| 16 | TIRUR | TIR | 06:28 | 06:30 | 2min | 628 km |
| 17 | TANUR | TA | 06:39 | 06:40 | 1min | 635 km |
| 18 | PARPANANGADI | PGI | 06:49 | 06:50 | 1min | 643 km |
| 19 | FEROK | FK | 07:09 | 07:10 | 1min | 659 km |
| 20 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 07:27 | 07:30 | 3min | 668 km |
| 21 | QUILANDI | QLD | 07:49 | 07:50 | 1min | 693 km |
| 22 | VADAKARA | BDJ | 08:08 | 08:10 | 2min | 715 km |
| 23 | MAHE | MAHE | 08:22 | 08:23 | 1min | 728 km |
| 24 | THALASSERY | TLY | 08:33 | 08:35 | 2min | 737 km |
| 25 | KANNUR | CAN | 09:12 | 09:15 | 3min | 758 km |
| 26 | PAYANGADI | PAZ | 09:34 | 09:35 | 1min | 779 km |
| 27 | PAYYANUR | PAY | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2min | 791 km |
| 28 | CHARVATTUR | CHV | 10:04 | 10:05 | 1min | 806 km |
| 29 | KANHANGAD | KZE | 10:23 | 10:25 | 2min | 820 km |
| 30 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 10:43 | 10:45 | 2min | 843 km |
| 31 | MANGALORE CNTL | MAQ | 12:05 | 12:05 | — | 889 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL?
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 12601 MAS MAQ SF MAIL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12601 at MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL, MANGALORE CNTL 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 12601 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12601 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12601?
MAS MAQ SF MAIL offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.