12694 PEARL CITY EXP Coach Position
PEARL CITY EXP (12694) runs from TUTICORIN to CHENNAI EGMORE in 10h 30m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12694 PEARL CITY EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12694 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 TUTICORIN, CHENNAI EGMORE and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12694 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.
How to Read 12694 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 12694:
| 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 12694 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 | 12694 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PEARL CITY EXP |
| From | TUTICORIN (TN) |
| To | CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) |
| Departure | 21:05 |
| Arrival | 07:35 |
| Duration | 10h 30m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TUTICORIN | TN | — | 21:05 | — | — |
| 2 | TUTI MELUR | TME | 21:10 | 21:11 | 1min | 1 km |
| 3 | VANCHIMANIYACHI | MEJ | 21:29 | 21:30 | 1min | 32 km |
| 4 | KADAMBUR | KDU | 21:44 | 21:45 | 1min | 46 km |
| 5 | KOVILPATTI | CVP | 22:03 | 22:05 | 2min | 68 km |
| 6 | SATUR | SRT | 22:22 | 22:24 | 2min | 89 km |
| 7 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 22:48 | 22:50 | 2min | 116 km |
| 8 | TIRUMANGALAM | TMQ | 23:09 | 23:10 | 1min | 142 km |
| 9 | MADURAI JN | MDU | 23:25 | 23:30 | 5min | 159 km |
| 10 | DINDIGUL JN | DG | 00:27 | 00:30 | 3min | 225 km |
| 11 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 01:50 | 01:55 | 5min | 320 km |
| 12 | ARIYALUR | ALU | 02:49 | 02:50 | 1min | 389 km |
| 13 | VRIDHACHALAM JN | VRI | 03:26 | 03:28 | 2min | 443 km |
| 14 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 04:08 | 04:10 | 2min | 497 km |
| 15 | TINDIVANAM | TMV | 04:43 | 04:45 | 2min | 534 km |
| 16 | MELMARUVATTUR | MLMR | 05:08 | 05:10 | 2min | 565 km |
| 17 | MADURANTAKAM | MMK | 05:23 | 05:25 | 2min | 575 km |
| 18 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 05:53 | 05:55 | 2min | 600 km |
| 19 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 06:23 | 06:25 | 2min | 631 km |
| 20 | MAMBALAM | MBM | 06:44 | 06:45 | 1min | 649 km |
| 21 | CHENNAI EGMORE | MS | 07:35 | 07:35 | — | 656 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12694 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 12694 PEARL CITY EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12694 at TUTICORIN, CHENNAI EGMORE 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 12694 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12694 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12694?
PEARL CITY EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.