12659 GURUDEV SF EXP Coach Position
12659 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GURUDEV SF EXP (12659) runs from NAGERCOIL JN to KOLKATA SHALIMAR in 45h 45m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12659 GURUDEV SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12659 GURUDEV 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 NAGERCOIL JN, KOLKATA SHALIMAR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12659 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.
12659 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12659 GURUDEV SF EXP.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12659 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12659 GURUDEV SF EXP halts, along the NAGERCOIL JN → KOLKATA SHALIMAR route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCJ | PF 3 | |
| 14 | TVC | PF 1 | |
| 25 | VAK | PF 1 | |
| 31 | QLN | PF 5 | |
| 37 | KYJ | PF 2 | |
| 40 | CNGR | PF 3 | |
| 41 | TRVL | PF 2 | |
| 44 | KTYM | PF 1 | |
| 57 | ERN | PF 1 | |
| 60 | AWY | PF 3 | |
| 71 | TCR | PF 2 | |
| 84 | PGT | PF 4 | |
| 91 | CBE | PF 3 | |
| 105 | ED | — | |
| 112 | SA | PF 5 | |
| 129 | JTJ | PF 2 | |
| 142 | KPD | PF 4 | |
| 147 | CTO | PF 1 | |
| 155 | TPTY | PF 2 | |
| 157 | RU | PF 2 | |
| 166 | GDR | PF 4 | |
| 172 | NLR | PF 2 | |
| 185 | OGL | PF 1 | |
| 195 | CLX | PF 3 | |
| 204 | TEL | PF 4 | |
| 210 | BZA | PF 6 | |
| 220 | EE | PF 2 | |
| 233 | RJY | PF 3 | |
| 239 | SLO | PF 1 | |
| 259 | VSKP | PF 3 | |
| 269 | VZM | PF 4 | |
| 277 | CHE | PF 2 | |
| 286 | PSA | PF 4 | |
| 295 | BAM | PF 1 | |
| 306 | BALU | PF 3 | |
| 320 | KUR | PF 2 | |
| 323 | BBS | PF 1 | |
| 331 | CTC | PF 2 | |
| 345 | JJKR | PF 2 | |
| 353 | BHC | PF 3 | |
| 363 | BLS | PF 3 | |
| 381 | KGP | PF 6 | |
| 411 | SRC | PF 2 | |
| 413 | SHM | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12659 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 12659:
| 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 12659 GURUDEV 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 | 12659 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GURUDEV SF EXP |
| From | NAGERCOIL JN (NCJ) |
| To | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| Departure | 14:45 |
| Arrival | 12:30 |
| Duration | 45h 45m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAGERCOIL JN | NCJ | — | 14:45 | — | — |
| 2 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | 16:07 | 16:12 | 5min | 72 km |
| 3 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 16:47 | 16:48 | 1min | 113 km |
| 4 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 17:12 | 17:15 | 3min | 136 km |
| 5 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 17:43 | 17:45 | 2min | 177 km |
| 6 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 18:11 | 18:13 | 2min | 197 km |
| 7 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 18:22 | 18:23 | 1min | 206 km |
| 8 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 19:00 | 19:05 | 5min | 232 km |
| 9 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 20:40 | 20:45 | 5min | 294 km |
| 10 | ALUVA | AWY | 21:10 | 21:12 | 2min | 311 km |
| 11 | THRISSUR | TCR | 22:02 | 22:05 | 3min | 366 km |
| 12 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 23:47 | 23:50 | 3min | 443 km |
| 13 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 01:15 | 01:20 | 5min | 497 km |
| 14 | ERODE JN | ED | 02:50 | 02:55 | 5min | 598 km |
| 15 | SALEM JN | SA | 03:45 | 03:50 | 5min | 660 km |
| 16 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 05:58 | 06:00 | 2min | 780 km |
| 17 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 07:15 | 07:20 | 5min | 864 km |
| 18 | CHITTOOR | CTO | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2min | 897 km |
| 19 | TIRUPATI | TPTY | 09:05 | 09:10 | 5min | 968 km |
| 20 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 09:35 | 09:40 | 5min | 978 km |
| 21 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 10:53 | 10:55 | 2min | 1061 km |
| 22 | NELLORE | NLR | 11:23 | 11:25 | 2min | 1100 km |
| 23 | ONGOLE | OGL | 12:58 | 13:00 | 2min | 1216 km |
| 24 | CHIRALA | CLX | 13:38 | 13:40 | 2min | 1265 km |
| 25 | TENALI JN | TEL | 14:28 | 14:30 | 2min | 1323 km |
| 26 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 15:15 | 15:25 | 10min | 1354 km |
| 27 | ELURU | EE | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2min | 1413 km |
| 28 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2min | 1503 km |
| 29 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 18:38 | 18:40 | 2min | 1553 km |
| 30 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 21:25 | 21:45 | 20min | 1704 km |
| 31 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 22:38 | 22:40 | 2min | 1765 km |
| 32 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 23:28 | 23:30 | 2min | 1834 km |
| 33 | PALASA | PSA | 00:38 | 00:40 | 2min | 1907 km |
| 34 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 01:30 | 01:35 | 5min | 1981 km |
| 35 | BALUGAON | BALU | 02:27 | 02:29 | 2min | 2057 km |
| 36 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 03:20 | 03:30 | 10min | 2127 km |
| 37 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 04:05 | 04:10 | 5min | 2147 km |
| 38 | CUTTACK | CTC | 04:45 | 04:50 | 5min | 2174 km |
| 39 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2min | 2246 km |
| 40 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 06:35 | 06:37 | 2min | 2290 km |
| 41 | BALASORE | BLS | 07:20 | 07:22 | 2min | 2352 km |
| 42 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 09:00 | 09:05 | 5min | 2470 km |
| 43 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 10:40 | 10:42 | 2min | 2578 km |
| 44 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | 12:30 | 12:30 | — | 2583 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12659 GURUDEV 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 12659 GURUDEV SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12659 at NAGERCOIL JN, KOLKATA SHALIMAR 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 12659 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12659 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12659?
GURUDEV SF EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.