12616 GRAND TRUNK EXP Coach Position
12616 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GRAND TRUNK EXP (12616) runs from NEW DELHI to MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL in 36h 30m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12616 GRAND TRUNK EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12616 GRAND TRUNK 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 NEW DELHI, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12616 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.
12616 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12616 GRAND TRUNK EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12616 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12616 GRAND TRUNK EXP halts, along the NEW DELHI → MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDLS | PF 4 | |
| 22 | MTJ | PF 1 | |
| 28 | BFP | PF 2 | |
| 30 | AGC | PF 1 | |
| 34 | DHO | PF 4 | |
| 37 | MRA | PF 1 | |
| 43 | GWL | PF 1 | |
| 56 | VGLJ | PF 2 | |
| 74 | BINA | PF 3 | |
| 80 | BAQ | PF 3 | |
| 85 | BHS | PF 3 | |
| 92 | BPL | PF 1 | |
| 93 | RKMP | PF 4 | |
| 101 | NDPM | PF 2 | |
| 103 | ET | PF 2 | |
| 114 | GDYA | PF 2 | |
| 117 | BZU | PF 1 | |
| 120 | AMLA | PF 2 | |
| 127 | PAR | PF 2 | |
| 129 | NRKR | PF 2 | |
| 139 | NGP | PF 3 | |
| 149 | SEGM | PF 5 | |
| 154 | HGT | PF 2 | |
| 164 | CD | PF 1 | |
| 167 | BPQ | PF 3 | |
| 173 | SKZR | PF 2 | |
| 177 | BPA | PF 3 | |
| 180 | MCI | PF 3 | |
| 182 | RDM | PF 2 | |
| 196 | WL | PF 1 | |
| 209 | KMT | PF 1 | |
| 224 | BZA | PF 10 | |
| 230 | TEL | PF 5 | |
| 239 | CLX | PF 3 | |
| 249 | OGL | PF 3 | |
| 262 | NLR | PF 3 | |
| 268 | GDR | PF 1 | |
| 295 | MAS | PF 4 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12616 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 12616:
| 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 12616 GRAND TRUNK 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 | 12616 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GRAND TRUNK EXP |
| From | NEW DELHI (NDLS) |
| To | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| Departure | 16:10 |
| Arrival | 04:40 |
| Duration | 36h 30m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | — | 16:10 | — | — |
| 2 | MATHURA JN | MTJ | 17:40 | 17:45 | 5min | 141 km |
| 3 | BILOCHPURA AGRA | BFP | 18:18 | 18:20 | 2min | 189 km |
| 4 | AGRA CANTT | AGC | 18:30 | 18:35 | 5min | 195 km |
| 5 | DHOLPUR JN | DHO | 19:30 | 19:32 | 2min | 247 km |
| 6 | MORENA | MRA | 20:21 | 20:23 | 2min | 275 km |
| 7 | GWALIOR JN | GWL | 20:53 | 20:55 | 2min | 313 km |
| 8 | VEERANGANA LAXMIBAI JHANSI | VGLJ | 22:55 | 23:03 | 8min | 410 km |
| 9 | BINA JN | BINA | 01:20 | 01:25 | 5min | 563 km |
| 10 | GANJ BASODA | BAQ | 01:56 | 01:58 | 2min | 609 km |
| 11 | VIDISHA | BHS | 02:23 | 02:25 | 2min | 648 km |
| 12 | BHOPAL JN | BPL | 03:15 | 03:20 | 5min | 701 km |
| 13 | RANI KAMLAPATI | RKMP | 03:33 | 03:35 | 2min | 707 km |
| 14 | NARMADAPURAM | NDPM | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2min | 775 km |
| 15 | ITARSI JN | ET | 05:15 | 05:25 | 10min | 793 km |
| 16 | GHORADONGRI | GDYA | 06:35 | 06:36 | 1min | 863 km |
| 17 | BETUL | BZU | 07:08 | 07:10 | 2min | 900 km |
| 18 | AMLA JN | AMLA | 07:38 | 07:40 | 2min | 923 km |
| 19 | PANDHURNA | PAR | 08:40 | 08:41 | 1min | 986 km |
| 20 | NARKHER | NRKR | 08:54 | 08:55 | 1min | 1001 km |
| 21 | NAGPUR | NGP | 10:15 | 10:20 | 5min | 1090 km |
| 22 | SEVAGRAM | SEGM | 11:16 | 11:18 | 2min | 1166 km |
| 23 | HINGANGHAT | HGT | 11:44 | 11:45 | 1min | 1203 km |
| 24 | CHANDRAPUR | CD | 13:08 | 13:10 | 2min | 1287 km |
| 25 | BALHARSHAH | BPQ | 14:20 | 14:25 | 5min | 1301 km |
| 26 | SIRPUR KAGAZNAGAR | SKZR | 15:19 | 15:20 | 1min | 1371 km |
| 27 | BELAMPALLI | BPA | 15:44 | 15:45 | 1min | 1409 km |
| 28 | MANCHIRYAL | MCI | 15:59 | 16:00 | 1min | 1429 km |
| 29 | RAMAGUNDAM | RDM | 16:09 | 16:10 | 1min | 1443 km |
| 30 | WARANGAL | WL | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2min | 1544 km |
| 31 | KHAMMAM | KMT | 19:19 | 19:20 | 1min | 1651 km |
| 32 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 21:25 | 21:35 | 10min | 1751 km |
| 33 | TENALI JN | TEL | 22:04 | 22:05 | 1min | 1782 km |
| 34 | CHIRALA | CLX | 22:59 | 23:00 | 1min | 1840 km |
| 35 | ONGOLE | OGL | 23:44 | 23:45 | 1min | 1889 km |
| 36 | NELLORE | NLR | 01:14 | 01:15 | 1min | 2005 km |
| 37 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 02:03 | 02:05 | 2min | 2044 km |
| 38 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | 04:40 | 04:40 | — | 2181 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12616 GRAND TRUNK 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 12616 GRAND TRUNK EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12616 at NEW DELHI, 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 12616 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12616 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12616?
GRAND TRUNK EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.