12693 PEARL CITY EXP Coach Position
12693 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PEARL CITY EXP (12693) runs from CHENNAI EGMORE to TUTICORIN in 10h 40m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12693 PEARL CITY EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12693 PEARL CITY 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 CHENNAI EGMORE, TUTICORIN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12693 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.
12693 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12693 PEARL CITY EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12693 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12693 PEARL CITY EXP halts, along the CHENNAI EGMORE → TUTICORIN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS | PF 5 | |
| 15 | TBM | PF 7 | |
| 25 | CGL | PF 6 | |
| 29 | MMK | PF 3 | |
| 30 | MLMR | PF 4 | |
| 34 | TMV | PF 1 | |
| 39 | VM | PF 3 | |
| 45 | VRI | PF 3 | |
| 55 | ALU | PF 1 | |
| 68 | TPJ | PF 6 | |
| 79 | DG | PF 4 | |
| 86 | MDU | PF 1 | |
| 88 | TMQ | PF 2 | |
| 90 | VPT | PF 3 | |
| 92 | SRT | PF 3 | |
| 94 | CVP | PF 1 | |
| 96 | KDU | PF 3 | |
| 97 | MEJ | PF 2 | |
| 101 | TME | — | |
| 102 | TN | PF 2 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12693 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 12693:
| 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 12693 PEARL CITY 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 | 12693 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PEARL CITY EXP |
| From | CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) |
| To | TUTICORIN (TN) |
| Departure | 19:15 |
| Arrival | 05:55 |
| Duration | 10h 40m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHENNAI EGMORE | MS | — | 19:15 | — | — |
| 2 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 19:40 | 19:42 | 2min | 25 km |
| 3 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 20:08 | 20:10 | 2min | 56 km |
| 4 | MADURANTAKAM | MMK | 20:28 | 20:30 | 2min | 81 km |
| 5 | MELMARUVATTUR | MLMR | 20:43 | 20:45 | 2min | 92 km |
| 6 | TINDIVANAM | TMV | 21:08 | 21:10 | 2min | 122 km |
| 7 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 22:03 | 22:05 | 2min | 159 km |
| 8 | VRIDHACHALAM JN | VRI | 22:46 | 22:48 | 2min | 213 km |
| 9 | ARIYALUR | ALU | 23:23 | 23:24 | 1min | 267 km |
| 10 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 00:45 | 00:50 | 5min | 336 km |
| 11 | DINDIGUL JN | DG | 01:47 | 01:50 | 3min | 431 km |
| 12 | MADURAI JN | MDU | 02:45 | 02:50 | 5min | 497 km |
| 13 | TIRUMANGALAM | TMQ | 03:07 | 03:08 | 1min | 514 km |
| 14 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 03:23 | 03:25 | 2min | 540 km |
| 15 | SATUR | SRT | 03:43 | 03:45 | 2min | 567 km |
| 16 | KOVILPATTI | CVP | 04:03 | 04:05 | 2min | 588 km |
| 17 | KADAMBUR | KDU | 04:19 | 04:20 | 1min | 610 km |
| 18 | VANCHIMANIYACHI | MEJ | 04:39 | 04:40 | 1min | 624 km |
| 19 | TUTI MELUR | TME | 05:09 | 05:10 | 1min | 654 km |
| 20 | TUTICORIN | TN | 05:55 | 05:55 | — | 656 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12693 PEARL CITY 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 12693 PEARL CITY EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12693 at CHENNAI EGMORE, TUTICORIN 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 12693 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12693 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12693?
PEARL CITY EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.