12642 NZM CAPE SF EXP Coach Position
12642 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
NZM CAPE SF EXP (12642) runs from DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN to KANYAKUMARI in 46h 45m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12642 NZM CAPE SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12642 NZM CAPE 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 DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN, KANYAKUMARI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12642 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.
12642 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12642 NZM CAPE SF EXP.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12642 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12642 NZM CAPE SF EXP halts, along the DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN → KANYAKUMARI route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NZM | PF 8 | |
| 27 | AGC | PF 2 | |
| 53 | VGLJ | PF 3 | |
| 89 | BPL | PF 1 | |
| 100 | ET | PF 3 | |
| 114 | BZU | PF 1 | |
| 136 | NGP | PF 2 | |
| 164 | BPQ | PF 2 | |
| 221 | BZA | PF 6 | |
| 265 | GDR | PF 1 | |
| 294 | MS | PF 6 | |
| 308 | TBM | PF 7 | |
| 318 | CGL | PF 6 | |
| 332 | VM | PF 5 | |
| 338 | VRI | PF 3 | |
| 361 | TPJ | PF 3 | |
| 372 | DG | PF 4 | |
| 379 | MDU | PF 2 | |
| 383 | VPT | PF 4 | |
| 385 | SRT | PF 3 | |
| 394 | TEN | PF 1 | |
| 403 | NCJ | PF 1 | |
| 404 | CAPE | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12642 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 12642:
| 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 12642 NZM CAPE 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 | 12642 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | NZM CAPE SF EXP |
| From | DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN (NZM) |
| To | KANYAKUMARI (CAPE) |
| Departure | 05:20 |
| Arrival | 04:05 |
| Duration | 46h 45m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Mon, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN | NZM | — | 05:20 | — | — |
| 2 | AGRA CANTT | AGC | 08:00 | 08:05 | 5min | 188 km |
| 3 | VEERANGANA LAXMIBAI JHANSI | VGLJ | 11:25 | 11:33 | 8min | 403 km |
| 4 | BHOPAL JN | BPL | 15:30 | 15:40 | 10min | 694 km |
| 5 | ITARSI JN | ET | 17:25 | 17:30 | 5min | 786 km |
| 6 | BETUL | BZU | 19:33 | 19:35 | 2min | 893 km |
| 7 | NAGPUR | NGP | 22:20 | 22:25 | 5min | 1083 km |
| 8 | BALHARSHAH | BPQ | 01:45 | 01:50 | 5min | 1294 km |
| 9 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 08:25 | 08:35 | 10min | 1744 km |
| 10 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 13:03 | 13:05 | 2min | 2036 km |
| 11 | CHENNAI EGMORE | MS | 15:55 | 16:10 | 15min | 2178 km |
| 12 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 16:35 | 16:37 | 2min | 2203 km |
| 13 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 17:03 | 17:05 | 2min | 2234 km |
| 14 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 18:53 | 18:55 | 2min | 2337 km |
| 15 | VRIDHACHALAM JN | VRI | 19:36 | 19:38 | 2min | 2391 km |
| 16 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 21:25 | 21:30 | 5min | 2514 km |
| 17 | DINDIGUL JN | DG | 22:30 | 22:35 | 5min | 2608 km |
| 18 | MADURAI JN | MDU | 23:45 | 23:50 | 5min | 2674 km |
| 19 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 00:23 | 00:25 | 2min | 2718 km |
| 20 | SATUR | SRT | 00:43 | 00:45 | 2min | 2744 km |
| 21 | TIRUNELVELI | TEN | 02:10 | 02:15 | 5min | 2831 km |
| 22 | NAGERCOIL JN | NCJ | 03:20 | 03:23 | 3min | 2904 km |
| 23 | KANYAKUMARI | CAPE | 04:05 | 04:05 | — | 2926 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12642 NZM CAPE 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 12642 NZM CAPE SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12642 at DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN, KANYAKUMARI 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 12642 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12642 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12642?
NZM CAPE SF EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.