12604 CHENNAI SF EXP Coach Position
12604 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
CHENNAI SF EXP (12604) runs from CHARLAPALLI to MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL in 12h 15m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12604 CHENNAI SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12604 CHENNAI SF 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 CHARLAPALLI, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12604 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.
12604 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12604 CHENNAI SF EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12604 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12604 CHENNAI SF EXP halts, along the CHARLAPALLI → MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHZ | PF 1 | |
| 12 | NLDA | PF 1 | |
| 16 | MRGA | PF 2 | |
| 20 | NDKD | PF 1 | |
| 22 | PGRL | PF 2 | |
| 26 | SAP | PF 1 | |
| 31 | GNT | PF 1 | |
| 36 | TEL | PF 3 | |
| 39 | NDO | PF 1 | |
| 42 | BPP | PF 1 | |
| 45 | CLX | PF 3 | |
| 55 | OGL | PF 3 | |
| 58 | SKM | PF 3 | |
| 61 | KVZ | PF 3 | |
| 68 | NLR | PF 3 | |
| 74 | GDR | PF 1 | |
| 77 | NYP | PF 2 | |
| 80 | SPE | PF 2 | |
| 101 | MAS | PF 4 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12604 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 12604:
| 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 12604 CHENNAI SF 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 | 12604 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | CHENNAI SF EXP |
| From | CHARLAPALLI (CHZ) |
| To | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| Departure | 17:25 |
| Arrival | 05:40 |
| Duration | 12h 15m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHARLAPALLI | CHZ | — | 17:25 | — | — |
| 2 | NALGONDA | NLDA | 18:32 | 18:33 | 1min | 98 km |
| 3 | MIRYALAGUDA | MRGA | 19:01 | 19:02 | 1min | 136 km |
| 4 | NADIKODE | NDKD | 19:46 | 19:47 | 1min | 174 km |
| 5 | PIDUGURALLA | PGRL | 20:07 | 20:08 | 1min | 195 km |
| 6 | SATTENAPALLE | SAP | 20:53 | 20:54 | 1min | 227 km |
| 7 | GUNTUR JN | GNT | 22:00 | 22:10 | 10min | 269 km |
| 8 | TENALI JN | TEL | 22:58 | 23:00 | 2min | 295 km |
| 9 | NIDUBROLU | NDO | 23:19 | 23:20 | 1min | 316 km |
| 10 | BAPATLA | BPP | 23:38 | 23:40 | 2min | 337 km |
| 11 | CHIRALA | CLX | 23:53 | 23:55 | 2min | 352 km |
| 12 | ONGOLE | OGL | 00:38 | 00:40 | 2min | 401 km |
| 13 | SINGARAYAKONDA | SKM | 01:03 | 01:05 | 2min | 429 km |
| 14 | KAVALI | KVZ | 01:38 | 01:40 | 2min | 467 km |
| 15 | NELLORE | NLR | 02:13 | 02:15 | 2min | 517 km |
| 16 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 03:03 | 03:05 | 2min | 556 km |
| 17 | NAYADUPETA | NYP | 03:28 | 03:30 | 2min | 583 km |
| 18 | SULLURUPETA | SPE | 03:48 | 03:50 | 2min | 611 km |
| 19 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | 05:40 | 05:40 | — | 693 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12604 CHENNAI SF 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 12604 CHENNAI SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12604 at CHARLAPALLI, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL 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 12604 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12604 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12604?
CHENNAI SF EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.