12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP Coach Position
12663 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
HWH TPJ SUF EXP (12663) runs from HOWRAH JN to TIRUCHIRAPPALLI in 33h 15m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12663 HWH TPJ SUF 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 HOWRAH JN, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12663 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.
12663 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12663 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP halts, along the HOWRAH JN → TIRUCHIRAPPALLI route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HWH | PF 22 | |
| 35 | KGP | PF 3 | |
| 53 | BLS | PF 2 | |
| 63 | BHC | PF 2 | |
| 85 | CTC | PF 3 | |
| 93 | BBS | PF 4 | |
| 96 | KUR | PF 4 | |
| 121 | BAM | PF 2 | |
| 147 | VZM | PF 1 | |
| 157 | VSKP | PF 6 | |
| 183 | RJY | PF 1 | |
| 195 | EE | PF 3 | |
| 205 | BZA | PF 1 | |
| 230 | OGL | PF 3 | |
| 243 | NLR | PF 3 | |
| 278 | MS | PF 5 | |
| 292 | TBM | PF 9 | |
| 302 | CGL | PF 6 | |
| 307 | MLMR | PF 3 | |
| 316 | VM | PF 6 | |
| 322 | VRI | PF 3 | |
| 332 | ALU | PF 2 | |
| 342 | SRGM | PF 3 | |
| 345 | TPJ | PF 8 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12663 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 12663:
| 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 12663 HWH TPJ SUF 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 | 12663 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | HWH TPJ SUF EXP |
| From | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| To | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI (TPJ) |
| Departure | 17:35 |
| Arrival | 02:50 |
| Duration | 33h 15m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Thu, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | — | 17:35 | — | — |
| 2 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 19:15 | 19:20 | 5min | 116 km |
| 3 | BALASORE | BLS | 20:43 | 20:45 | 2min | 234 km |
| 4 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 21:35 | 21:37 | 2min | 296 km |
| 5 | CUTTACK | CTC | 23:25 | 23:30 | 5min | 412 km |
| 6 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 23:58 | 00:03 | 5min | 439 km |
| 7 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 00:20 | 00:30 | 10min | 458 km |
| 8 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 02:08 | 02:10 | 2min | 605 km |
| 9 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2min | 821 km |
| 10 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 07:00 | 07:20 | 20min | 882 km |
| 11 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 10:13 | 10:15 | 2min | 1083 km |
| 12 | ELURU | EE | 11:39 | 11:40 | 1min | 1172 km |
| 13 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 13:00 | 13:10 | 10min | 1232 km |
| 14 | ONGOLE | OGL | 15:28 | 15:30 | 2min | 1370 km |
| 15 | NELLORE | NLR | 17:04 | 17:05 | 1min | 1486 km |
| 16 | CHENNAI EGMORE | MS | 20:40 | 21:00 | 20min | 1666 km |
| 17 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 21:33 | 21:35 | 2min | 1691 km |
| 18 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 22:03 | 22:05 | 2min | 1722 km |
| 19 | MELMARUVATTUR | MLMR | 22:28 | 22:30 | 2min | 1757 km |
| 20 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 23:50 | 23:52 | 2min | 1825 km |
| 21 | VRIDHACHALAM JN | VRI | 00:34 | 00:36 | 2min | 1879 km |
| 22 | ARIYALUR | ALU | 01:10 | 01:11 | 1min | 1932 km |
| 23 | SRIRANGAM | SRGM | 01:52 | 01:54 | 2min | 1990 km |
| 24 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 02:50 | 02:50 | — | 2002 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12663 HWH TPJ SUF 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 12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12663 at HOWRAH JN, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI 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 12663 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12663 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12663?
HWH TPJ SUF EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.