12809 HOWRAH MAIL Coach Position
12809 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
HOWRAH MAIL (12809) runs from MUMBAI CSMT to HOWRAH JN in 33h 35m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12809 HOWRAH MAIL Today
Find the coach position of 12809 HOWRAH MAIL — 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 MUMBAI CSMT, HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12809 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.
12809 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12809 HOWRAH MAIL.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12809 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12809 HOWRAH MAIL halts, along the MUMBAI CSMT → HOWRAH JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSMT | PF 18 | |
| 8 | DR | PF 10 | |
| 19 | TNA | PF 5 | |
| 26 | KYN | PF 4 | |
| 37 | KSRA | PF 1 | |
| 41 | IGP | PF 1 | |
| 46 | DVL | PF 1 | |
| 47 | NK | PF 2 | |
| 55 | MMR | PF 2 | |
| 63 | CSN | PF 2 | |
| 73 | JL | PF 3 | |
| 75 | BSL | PF 6 | |
| 82 | MKU | PF 2 | |
| 86 | NN | PF 2 | |
| 87 | JM | PF 2 | |
| 88 | SEG | PF 2 | |
| 92 | AK | PF 2 | |
| 96 | MZR | PF 2 | |
| 101 | BD | PF 2 | |
| 106 | DMN | PF 2 | |
| 108 | PLO | PF 2 | |
| 111 | WR | PF 1 | |
| 122 | NGP | PF 8 | |
| 131 | BRD | PF 2 | |
| 133 | TMR | PF 2 | |
| 138 | G | PF 4 | |
| 146 | DGG | PF 3 | |
| 150 | RJN | PF 1 | |
| 154 | DURG | PF 3 | |
| 166 | R | PF 6 | |
| 180 | BYT | PF 4 | |
| 186 | BSP | PF 2 | |
| 194 | CPH | PF 1 | |
| 200 | SKT | PF 1 | |
| 202 | KHS | PF 2 | |
| 207 | RIG | PF 1 | |
| 215 | BPH | PF 3 | |
| 217 | BRJN | PF 3 | |
| 219 | JSG | PF 2 | |
| 234 | ROU | PF 4 | |
| 250 | CKP | PF 2 | |
| 259 | TATA | PF 4 | |
| 279 | KGP | PF 6 | |
| 309 | SRC | PF 4 | |
| 313 | HWH | PF 22 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12809 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 12809:
| 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 12809 HOWRAH MAIL, 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 | 12809 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | HOWRAH MAIL |
| From | MUMBAI CSMT (CSMT) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 21:10 |
| Arrival | 06:45 |
| Duration | 33h 35m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUMBAI CSMT | CSMT | — | 21:10 | — | — |
| 2 | MUMBAI DADAR CENTRAL | DR | 21:22 | 21:25 | 3min | 9 km |
| 3 | THANE | TNA | 21:43 | 21:45 | 2min | 34 km |
| 4 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 22:07 | 22:10 | 3min | 54 km |
| 5 | KASARA | KSRA | 23:12 | 23:15 | 3min | 121 km |
| 6 | IGATPURI | IGP | 23:42 | 23:47 | 5min | 137 km |
| 7 | DEVLALI | DVL | 00:19 | 00:20 | 1min | 182 km |
| 8 | NASIK ROAD | NK | 00:27 | 00:30 | 3min | 188 km |
| 9 | MANMAD JN | MMR | 01:27 | 01:30 | 3min | 261 km |
| 10 | CHALISGAON JN | CSN | 02:20 | 02:22 | 2min | 328 km |
| 11 | JALGAON JN | JL | 03:20 | 03:22 | 2min | 420 km |
| 12 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 04:05 | 04:10 | 5min | 445 km |
| 13 | MALKAPUR | MKU | 04:50 | 04:52 | 2min | 495 km |
| 14 | NANDURA | NN | 05:15 | 05:17 | 2min | 523 km |
| 15 | JALAMB JN | JM | 05:29 | 05:30 | 1min | 535 km |
| 16 | SHEGAON | SEG | 05:40 | 05:42 | 2min | 547 km |
| 17 | AKOLA JN | AK | 06:20 | 06:25 | 5min | 584 km |
| 18 | MURTIZAPUR | MZR | 06:53 | 06:55 | 2min | 622 km |
| 19 | BADNERA JN | BD | 08:05 | 08:10 | 5min | 663 km |
| 20 | DHAMANGAON | DMN | 08:43 | 08:45 | 2min | 709 km |
| 21 | PULGAON JN | PLO | 09:04 | 09:05 | 1min | 729 km |
| 22 | WARDHA JN | WR | 09:28 | 09:30 | 2min | 758 km |
| 23 | NAGPUR | NGP | 11:15 | 11:20 | 5min | 837 km |
| 24 | BHANDARA ROAD | BRD | 12:08 | 12:10 | 2min | 899 km |
| 25 | TUMSAR ROAD | TMR | 12:28 | 12:30 | 2min | 917 km |
| 26 | GONDIA JN | G | 13:10 | 13:15 | 5min | 967 km |
| 27 | DONGARGARH | DGG | 14:18 | 14:20 | 2min | 1040 km |
| 28 | RAJ NANDGAON | RJN | 14:43 | 14:45 | 2min | 1072 km |
| 29 | DURG | DURG | 15:25 | 15:30 | 5min | 1102 km |
| 30 | RAIPUR JN | R | 16:05 | 16:15 | 10min | 1139 km |
| 31 | BHATAPARA | BYT | 17:10 | 17:12 | 2min | 1203 km |
| 32 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | 18:10 | 18:25 | 15min | 1250 km |
| 33 | CHAMPA | CPH | 19:13 | 19:15 | 2min | 1303 km |
| 34 | SAKTI | SKT | 19:35 | 19:37 | 2min | 1333 km |
| 35 | KHARSIA | KHS | 19:53 | 19:55 | 2min | 1348 km |
| 36 | RAIGARH | RIG | 20:25 | 20:30 | 5min | 1382 km |
| 37 | BELPAHAR | BPH | 21:05 | 21:07 | 2min | 1433 km |
| 38 | BRAJRAJNAGAR | BRJN | 21:18 | 21:20 | 2min | 1442 km |
| 39 | JHARSUGUDA JN | JSG | 21:50 | 21:55 | 5min | 1454 km |
| 40 | ROURKELA | ROU | 23:10 | 23:18 | 8min | 1555 km |
| 41 | CHAKRADHARPUR | CKP | 00:48 | 00:55 | 7min | 1656 km |
| 42 | TATANAGAR JN | TATA | 01:45 | 01:50 | 5min | 1719 km |
| 43 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 03:50 | 03:55 | 5min | 1853 km |
| 44 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 05:20 | 05:22 | 2min | 1961 km |
| 45 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 06:45 | 06:45 | — | 1968 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12809 HOWRAH MAIL?
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 12809 HOWRAH MAIL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12809 at MUMBAI CSMT, HOWRAH 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 12809 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12809 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12809?
HOWRAH MAIL offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.