12660 GURUDEV EXP Coach Position
12660 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GURUDEV EXP (12660) runs from KOLKATA SHALIMAR to NAGERCOIL JN in 45h 55m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12660 GURUDEV EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12660 GURUDEV 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 KOLKATA SHALIMAR, NAGERCOIL JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12660 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.
12660 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12660 GURUDEV EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12660 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12660 GURUDEV EXP halts, along the KOLKATA SHALIMAR → NAGERCOIL JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHM | PF 2 | |
| 3 | SRC | PF 4 | |
| 33 | KGP | PF 2 | |
| 51 | BLS | PF 2 | |
| 61 | BHC | PF 2 | |
| 69 | JJKR | PF 3 | |
| 83 | CTC | PF 3 | |
| 91 | BBS | PF 5 | |
| 94 | KUR | PF 4 | |
| 108 | BALU | PF 2 | |
| 119 | BAM | PF 2 | |
| 128 | PSA | PF 3 | |
| 137 | CHE | PF 3 | |
| 145 | VZM | PF 1 | |
| 155 | VSKP | PF 3 | |
| 175 | SLO | PF 3 | |
| 181 | RJY | PF 1 | |
| 193 | EE | PF 3 | |
| 203 | BZA | PF 7 | |
| 209 | TEL | PF 3 | |
| 218 | CLX | PF 2 | |
| 228 | OGL | PF 3 | |
| 241 | NLR | PF 3 | |
| 247 | GDR | PF 1 | |
| 256 | RU | PF 3 | |
| 258 | TPTY | — | |
| 266 | CTO | PF 2 | |
| 271 | KPD | PF 3 | |
| 284 | JTJ | PF 2 | |
| 301 | SA | PF 5 | |
| 308 | ED | — | |
| 322 | CBE | PF 1 | |
| 330 | PGT | PF 5 | |
| 343 | TCR | PF 1 | |
| 354 | AWY | PF 1 | |
| 357 | ERN | PF 2 | |
| 370 | KTYM | PF 2 | |
| 373 | TRVL | PF 3 | |
| 374 | CNGR | PF 1 | |
| 377 | KYJ | PF 4 | |
| 383 | QLN | PF 1 | |
| 389 | VAK | PF 2 | |
| 400 | TVC | — | |
| 413 | NCJ | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12660 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 12660:
| 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 12660 GURUDEV 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 | 12660 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GURUDEV EXP |
| From | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| To | NAGERCOIL JN (NCJ) |
| Departure | 23:45 |
| Arrival | 21:40 |
| Duration | 45h 55m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Wed |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | — | 23:45 | — | — |
| 2 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 00:00 | 00:02 | 2min | 6 km |
| 3 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 01:35 | 01:40 | 5min | 113 km |
| 4 | BALASORE | BLS | 03:05 | 03:10 | 5min | 232 km |
| 5 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 03:50 | 03:52 | 2min | 294 km |
| 6 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 04:41 | 04:43 | 2min | 337 km |
| 7 | CUTTACK | CTC | 05:50 | 05:55 | 5min | 409 km |
| 8 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 06:30 | 06:35 | 5min | 437 km |
| 9 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 06:55 | 07:15 | 20min | 456 km |
| 10 | BALUGAON | BALU | 08:17 | 08:19 | 2min | 527 km |
| 11 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 09:10 | 09:15 | 5min | 603 km |
| 12 | PALASA | PSA | 10:55 | 10:57 | 2min | 677 km |
| 13 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 11:48 | 11:50 | 2min | 750 km |
| 14 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 12:45 | 12:50 | 5min | 819 km |
| 15 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 14:20 | 14:40 | 20min | 880 km |
| 16 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 16:23 | 16:25 | 2min | 1030 km |
| 17 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 17:13 | 17:15 | 2min | 1080 km |
| 18 | ELURU | EE | 18:28 | 18:30 | 2min | 1170 km |
| 19 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 19:45 | 19:55 | 10min | 1229 km |
| 20 | TENALI JN | TEL | 20:34 | 20:35 | 1min | 1261 km |
| 21 | CHIRALA | CLX | 21:14 | 21:15 | 1min | 1318 km |
| 22 | ONGOLE | OGL | 21:54 | 21:55 | 1min | 1368 km |
| 23 | NELLORE | NLR | 23:24 | 23:25 | 1min | 1484 km |
| 24 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 00:03 | 00:05 | 2min | 1522 km |
| 25 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 01:15 | 01:25 | 10min | 1605 km |
| 26 | TIRUPATI | TPTY | 01:45 | 01:50 | 5min | 1615 km |
| 27 | CHITTOOR | CTO | 03:18 | 03:20 | 2min | 1687 km |
| 28 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 04:15 | 04:20 | 5min | 1719 km |
| 29 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2min | 1803 km |
| 30 | SALEM JN | SA | 07:12 | 07:15 | 3min | 1923 km |
| 31 | ERODE JN | ED | 08:10 | 08:20 | 10min | 1986 km |
| 32 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 10:15 | 10:20 | 5min | 2086 km |
| 33 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 11:35 | 11:40 | 5min | 2141 km |
| 34 | THRISSUR | TCR | 13:02 | 13:05 | 3min | 2218 km |
| 35 | ALUVA | AWY | 14:00 | 14:02 | 2min | 2273 km |
| 36 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 14:27 | 14:32 | 5min | 2289 km |
| 37 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 15:47 | 15:50 | 3min | 2352 km |
| 38 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 16:20 | 16:21 | 1min | 2377 km |
| 39 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 16:31 | 16:33 | 2min | 2386 km |
| 40 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 16:48 | 16:50 | 2min | 2407 km |
| 41 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 17:55 | 17:58 | 3min | 2447 km |
| 42 | VARKALA SIVAGIRI | VAK | 18:29 | 18:30 | 1min | 2471 km |
| 43 | TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL | TVC | 19:25 | 19:30 | 5min | 2512 km |
| 44 | NAGERCOIL JN | NCJ | 21:40 | 21:40 | — | 2583 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12660 GURUDEV 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 12660 GURUDEV EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12660 at KOLKATA SHALIMAR, NAGERCOIL JN 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 12660 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12660 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12660?
GURUDEV EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.