12626 KERALA EXPRESS Coach Position
12626 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
KERALA EXPRESS (12626) runs from NEW DELHI to TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL in 49h 40m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12626 KERALA EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 12626 KERALA 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 NEW DELHI, TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12626 is published on the live chart approximately 4 hours before departure.
📅 15-Day Availability for 12626 → ▶ Open Live Chart for 12626 →
Coach order is fixed by the rake; coach positions and platform numbers become accurate ~4 hrs before departure when Indian Railways prepares the chart.
12626 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12626 KERALA EXPRESS.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12626 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12626 KERALA EXPRESS halts, along the NEW DELHI → TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDLS | PF 3 | |
| 22 | MTJ | PF 1 | |
| 30 | AGC | PF 1 | |
| 43 | GWL | PF 1 | |
| 56 | VGLJ | — | |
| 74 | BINA | PF 3 | |
| 92 | BPL | PF 1 | |
| 103 | ET | PF 3 | |
| 139 | NGP | PF 6 | |
| 149 | SEGM | PF 4 | |
| 164 | CD | PF 1 | |
| 167 | BPQ | PF 1 | |
| 173 | SKZR | PF 2 | |
| 182 | RDM | PF 2 | |
| 196 | WL | PF 1 | |
| 225 | BZA | PF 8 | |
| 263 | NLR | PF 3 | |
| 269 | GDR | PF 1 | |
| 278 | RU | PF 3 | |
| 280 | TPTY | PF 3 | |
| 288 | CTO | PF 1 | |
| 293 | KPD | PF 5 | |
| 306 | JTJ | PF 1 | |
| 323 | SA | PF 4 | |
| 330 | ED | — | |
| 336 | TUP | PF 1 | |
| 344 | CBE | PF 1 | |
| 352 | PGT | PF 1 | |
| 356 | OTP | PF 2 | |
| 365 | TCR | PF 1 | |
| 376 | AWY | PF 1 | |
| 379 | ERN | PF 2 | |
| 387 | VARD | PF 2 | |
| 392 | KTYM | PF 2 | |
| 394 | CGY | PF 3 | |
| 395 | TRVL | PF 3 | |
| 396 | CNGR | PF 1 | |
| 398 | MVLK | PF 3 | |
| 399 | KYJ | PF 4 | |
| 405 | QLN | PF 1 | |
| 411 | VAK | PF 2 | |
| 421 | TVP | PF 1 | |
| 422 | TVC | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12626 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 12626:
| 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 12626 KERALA 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 | 12626 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | KERALA EXPRESS |
| From | NEW DELHI (NDLS) |
| To | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL (TVC) |
| Departure | 20:10 |
| Arrival | 21:50 |
| Duration | 49h 40m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | — | 20:10 | — | — |
| 2 | MATHURA JN | MTJ | 21:38 | 21:40 | 2min | 141 km |
| 3 | AGRA CANTT | AGC | 22:25 | 22:30 | 5min | 195 km |
| 4 | GWALIOR JN | GWL | 00:03 | 00:05 | 2min | 313 km |
| 5 | VEERANGANA LAXMIBAI JHANSI | VGLJ | 01:30 | 01:38 | 8min | 410 km |
| 6 | BINA JN | BINA | 03:35 | 03:40 | 5min | 563 km |
| 7 | BHOPAL JN | BPL | 05:20 | 05:25 | 5min | 701 km |
| 8 | ITARSI JN | ET | 07:05 | 07:15 | 10min | 793 km |
| 9 | NAGPUR | NGP | 11:45 | 11:50 | 5min | 1090 km |
| 10 | SEVAGRAM | SEGM | 12:43 | 12:45 | 2min | 1166 km |
| 11 | CHANDRAPUR | CD | 14:13 | 14:15 | 2min | 1287 km |
| 12 | BALHARSHAH | BPQ | 15:10 | 15:15 | 5min | 1301 km |
| 13 | RAMAGUNDAM | RDM | 16:59 | 17:00 | 1min | 1443 km |
| 14 | WARANGAL | WL | 18:28 | 18:30 | 2min | 1544 km |
| 15 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 22:15 | 22:25 | 10min | 1751 km |
| 16 | NELLORE | NLR | 01:53 | 01:55 | 2min | 2005 km |
| 17 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 02:33 | 02:35 | 2min | 2044 km |
| 18 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 04:00 | 04:10 | 10min | 2127 km |
| 19 | TIRUPATI | TPTY | 04:35 | 04:40 | 5min | 2137 km |
| 20 | CHITTOOR | CTO | 05:53 | 05:55 | 2min | 2208 km |
| 21 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 06:45 | 06:50 | 5min | 2241 km |
| 22 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 08:05 | 08:10 | 5min | 2325 km |
| 23 | SALEM JN | SA | 09:37 | 09:40 | 3min | 2445 km |
| 24 | ERODE JN | ED | 10:45 | 10:55 | 10min | 2507 km |
| 25 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 11:38 | 11:40 | 2min | 2557 km |
| 26 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 12:30 | 12:35 | 5min | 2608 km |
| 27 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 13:52 | 13:55 | 3min | 2662 km |
| 28 | OTTAPPALAM | OTP | 14:19 | 14:20 | 1min | 2694 km |
| 29 | THRISSUR | TCR | 15:21 | 15:23 | 2min | 2739 km |
| 30 | ALUVA | AWY | 16:08 | 16:10 | 2min | 2794 km |
| 31 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 16:30 | 16:35 | 5min | 2811 km |
| 32 | VAIKAM ROAD | VARD | 17:14 | 17:15 | 1min | 2848 km |
| 33 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 17:52 | 17:55 | 3min | 2873 km |
| 34 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 18:13 | 18:14 | 1min | 2891 km |
| 35 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 18:23 | 18:24 | 1min | 2899 km |
| 36 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 18:35 | 18:37 | 2min | 2908 km |
| 37 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 18:49 | 18:50 | 1min | 2920 km |
| 38 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 19:18 | 19:20 | 2min | 2928 km |
| 39 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 20:00 | 20:02 | 2min | 2969 km |
| 40 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 20:22 | 20:23 | 1min | 2992 km |
| 41 | TRIVANDRUM PETTAI | TVP | 20:59 | 21:00 | 1min | 3031 km |
| 42 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | 21:50 | 21:50 | — | 3033 km |
🚆 Live Train Info → Track This Train → Check Availability → All Trains on Route →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12626 KERALA 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 12626 KERALA EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12626 at NEW DELHI, TRIVANDRUM 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 12626 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12626 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12626?
KERALA EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.