12816 NANDANKANAN EXP Coach Position
12816 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
NANDANKANAN EXP (12816) runs from ANAND VIHAR TRM to PURI in 30h 45m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12816 NANDANKANAN EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12816 NANDANKANAN 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 ANAND VIHAR TRM, PURI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12816 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.
12816 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12816 NANDANKANAN EXP.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12816 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12816 NANDANKANAN EXP halts, along the ANAND VIHAR TRM → PURI route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANVT | PF 6 | |
| 21 | ALJN | PF 3 | |
| 32 | TDL | PF 5 | |
| 62 | CNB | PF 5 | |
| 74 | FTP | PF 2 | |
| 92 | PRYJ | PF 4 | |
| 104 | MZP | PF 2 | |
| 114 | DDU | PF 2 | |
| 132 | SSM | PF 3 | |
| 135 | DOS | PF 4 | |
| 150 | GAYA | PF 2 | |
| 164 | KQR | PF 3 | |
| 179 | PNME | PF 2 | |
| 182 | GMO | PF 2 | |
| 191 | VAA | PF 2 | |
| 195 | BJE | PF 2 | |
| 199 | ADRA | PF 4 | |
| 207 | BQA | PF 2 | |
| 212 | VSU | PF 2 | |
| 221 | MDN | PF 3 | |
| 224 | HIJ | PF 2 | |
| 233 | JER | PF 4 | |
| 241 | BLS | PF 2 | |
| 251 | BHC | PF 2 | |
| 259 | JJKR | PF 3 | |
| 273 | CTC | PF 4 | |
| 281 | BBS | PF 4 | |
| 284 | KUR | PF 5 | |
| 294 | PURI | PF 5 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12816 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 12816:
| 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 12816 NANDANKANAN 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 | 12816 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | NANDANKANAN EXP |
| From | ANAND VIHAR TRM (ANVT) |
| To | PURI (PURI) |
| Departure | 07:30 |
| Arrival | 14:15 |
| Duration | 30h 45m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANAND VIHAR TRM | ANVT | — | 07:30 | — | — |
| 2 | ALIGARH JN | ALJN | 09:05 | 09:07 | 2min | 119 km |
| 3 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 10:13 | 10:15 | 2min | 197 km |
| 4 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 13:15 | 13:20 | 5min | 428 km |
| 5 | FATEHPUR | FTP | 14:15 | 14:17 | 2min | 506 km |
| 6 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 15:55 | 16:05 | 10min | 623 km |
| 7 | MIRZAPUR | MZP | 17:08 | 17:10 | 2min | 713 km |
| 8 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 18:28 | 18:35 | 7min | 775 km |
| 9 | SASARAM | SSM | 19:48 | 19:50 | 2min | 875 km |
| 10 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 20:06 | 20:08 | 2min | 893 km |
| 11 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 21:25 | 21:30 | 5min | 978 km |
| 12 | KODERMA | KQR | 22:40 | 22:42 | 2min | 1055 km |
| 13 | PARASNATH | PNME | 23:46 | 23:48 | 2min | 1130 km |
| 14 | NSC BOSE J GOMOH | GMO | 00:25 | 00:30 | 5min | 1148 km |
| 15 | BHAGA JN | VAA | 01:32 | 01:34 | 2min | 1188 km |
| 16 | BHOJUDIH JN | BJE | 01:58 | 02:00 | 2min | 1199 km |
| 17 | ADRA JN | ADRA | 02:45 | 02:50 | 5min | 1229 km |
| 18 | BANKURA | BQA | 03:30 | 03:35 | 5min | 1282 km |
| 19 | BISHNUPUR | VSU | 03:56 | 03:57 | 1min | 1311 km |
| 20 | MIDNAPORE | MDN | 05:06 | 05:08 | 2min | 1384 km |
| 21 | HIJILLI | HIJ | 06:15 | 06:25 | 10min | 1407 km |
| 22 | JALESWAR | JER | 07:13 | 07:15 | 2min | 1472 km |
| 23 | BALASORE | BLS | 07:50 | 07:55 | 5min | 1519 km |
| 24 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 09:10 | 09:12 | 2min | 1581 km |
| 25 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 09:33 | 09:35 | 2min | 1625 km |
| 26 | CUTTACK | CTC | 11:00 | 11:05 | 5min | 1697 km |
| 27 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 11:40 | 11:45 | 5min | 1724 km |
| 28 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 12:05 | 12:10 | 5min | 1743 km |
| 29 | PURI | PURI | 14:15 | 14:15 | — | 1787 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12816 NANDANKANAN 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 12816 NANDANKANAN EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12816 at ANAND VIHAR TRM, PURI 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 12816 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12816 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12816?
NANDANKANAN EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.