12839 CHENNAI MAIL Coach Position
12839 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
CHENNAI MAIL (12839) runs from HOWRAH JN to MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL in 27h 35m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12839 CHENNAI MAIL Today
Find the coach position of 12839 CHENNAI 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 HOWRAH JN, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12839 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.
12839 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12839 CHENNAI MAIL.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12839 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12839 CHENNAI MAIL halts, along the HOWRAH JN → MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HWH | PF 22 | |
| 35 | KGP | PF 3 | |
| 53 | BLS | PF 2 | |
| 63 | BHC | PF 2 | |
| 71 | JJKR | PF 3 | |
| 85 | CTC | PF 4 | |
| 93 | BBS | PF 4 | |
| 96 | KUR | PF 3 | |
| 110 | BALU | PF 2 | |
| 118 | CAP | PF 2 | |
| 121 | BAM | PF 2 | |
| 124 | IPM | — | |
| 126 | SPT | PF 2 | |
| 130 | PSA | PF 3 | |
| 133 | NWP | PF 1 | |
| 139 | CHE | PF 3 | |
| 144 | CPP | PF 2 | |
| 147 | VZM | PF 1 | |
| 157 | VSKP | PF 4 | |
| 162 | AKP | PF 2 | |
| 170 | TUNI | PF 1 | |
| 172 | ANV | PF 1 | |
| 177 | SLO | PF 3 | |
| 183 | RJY | PF 1 | |
| 187 | NDD | PF 2 | |
| 189 | TDD | PF 3 | |
| 195 | EE | PF 3 | |
| 205 | BZA | PF 1 | |
| 211 | TEL | PF 3 | |
| 217 | BPP | PF 2 | |
| 220 | CLX | PF 3 | |
| 230 | OGL | PF 3 | |
| 243 | NLR | PF 3 | |
| 249 | GDR | PF 1 | |
| 276 | MAS | PF 5 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12839 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 12839:
| 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 12839 CHENNAI 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 | 12839 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | CHENNAI MAIL |
| From | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| To | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| Departure | 23:45 |
| Arrival | 03:20 |
| Duration | 27h 35m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | — | 23:45 | — | — |
| 2 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 01:20 | 01:25 | 5min | 116 km |
| 3 | BALASORE | BLS | 02:45 | 02:50 | 5min | 234 km |
| 4 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 03:50 | 03:52 | 2min | 296 km |
| 5 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 04:23 | 04:25 | 2min | 340 km |
| 6 | CUTTACK | CTC | 05:20 | 05:25 | 5min | 412 km |
| 7 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 05:55 | 06:00 | 5min | 439 km |
| 8 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 06:30 | 06:50 | 20min | 458 km |
| 9 | BALUGAON | BALU | 07:28 | 07:30 | 2min | 529 km |
| 10 | CHATRAPUR | CAP | 08:08 | 08:10 | 2min | 584 km |
| 11 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 08:20 | 08:25 | 5min | 605 km |
| 12 | ICHCHPURAM | IPM | 08:53 | 08:55 | 2min | 629 km |
| 13 | SOMPETA | SPT | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2min | 647 km |
| 14 | PALASA | PSA | 10:22 | 10:24 | 2min | 679 km |
| 15 | NAUPADA JN | NWP | 10:53 | 10:55 | 2min | 705 km |
| 16 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 11:30 | 11:32 | 2min | 752 km |
| 17 | CHIPURUPALLE | CPP | 11:58 | 12:00 | 2min | 791 km |
| 18 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 12:35 | 12:40 | 5min | 821 km |
| 19 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 13:50 | 14:10 | 20min | 882 km |
| 20 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 14:59 | 15:00 | 1min | 915 km |
| 21 | TUNI | TUNI | 15:44 | 15:45 | 1min | 979 km |
| 22 | ANNAVARAM | ANV | 16:09 | 16:10 | 1min | 995 km |
| 23 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 16:44 | 16:45 | 1min | 1032 km |
| 24 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 17:28 | 17:30 | 2min | 1083 km |
| 25 | NIDADAVOLU JN | NDD | 17:58 | 18:00 | 2min | 1105 km |
| 26 | TADEPALLIGUDEM | TDD | 18:29 | 18:30 | 1min | 1125 km |
| 27 | ELURU | EE | 18:59 | 19:00 | 1min | 1172 km |
| 28 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 20:10 | 20:20 | 10min | 1232 km |
| 29 | TENALI JN | TEL | 20:49 | 20:50 | 1min | 1263 km |
| 30 | BAPATLA | BPP | 21:24 | 21:25 | 1min | 1306 km |
| 31 | CHIRALA | CLX | 21:44 | 21:45 | 1min | 1321 km |
| 32 | ONGOLE | OGL | 22:24 | 22:25 | 1min | 1370 km |
| 33 | NELLORE | NLR | 00:04 | 00:05 | 1min | 1486 km |
| 34 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 00:48 | 00:50 | 2min | 1524 km |
| 35 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | 03:20 | 03:20 | — | 1662 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12839 CHENNAI 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 12839 CHENNAI MAIL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12839 at HOWRAH JN, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL 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 12839 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12839 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12839?
CHENNAI MAIL offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.