12840 MAS HWH SF MAIL Coach Position
12840 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MAS HWH SF MAIL (12840) runs from MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL to HOWRAH JN in 28h 20m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12840 MAS HWH SF MAIL Today
Find the coach position of 12840 MAS HWH SF 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 MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL, HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12840 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.
12840 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12840 MAS HWH SF MAIL.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12840 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12840 MAS HWH SF MAIL halts, along the MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL → HOWRAH JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAS | PF 4 | |
| 28 | GDR | PF 2 | |
| 34 | NLR | PF 2 | |
| 47 | OGL | PF 1 | |
| 57 | CLX | PF 4 | |
| 60 | BPP | PF 3 | |
| 66 | TEL | PF 4 | |
| 72 | BZA | PF 7 | |
| 82 | EE | PF 2 | |
| 88 | TDD | PF 1 | |
| 90 | NDD | PF 1 | |
| 95 | RJY | PF 3 | |
| 101 | SLO | PF 1 | |
| 106 | ANV | PF 3 | |
| 108 | TUNI | PF 2 | |
| 116 | AKP | PF 3 | |
| 121 | VSKP | PF 7 | |
| 131 | VZM | PF 4 | |
| 134 | CPP | PF 1 | |
| 139 | CHE | PF 2 | |
| 145 | NWP | PF 2 | |
| 148 | PSA | PF 4 | |
| 152 | SPT | PF 3 | |
| 154 | IPM | — | |
| 157 | BAM | PF 1 | |
| 160 | CAP | PF 1 | |
| 168 | BALU | PF 3 | |
| 182 | KUR | PF 3 | |
| 185 | BBS | PF 1 | |
| 193 | CTC | PF 2 | |
| 207 | JJKR | PF 2 | |
| 215 | BHC | PF 3 | |
| 225 | BLS | PF 3 | |
| 243 | KGP | PF 5 | |
| 273 | SRC | PF 6 | |
| 277 | HWH | PF 17 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12840 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 12840:
| 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 12840 MAS HWH SF 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 | 12840 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MAS HWH SF MAIL |
| From | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 19:00 |
| Arrival | 23:20 |
| Duration | 28h 20m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | — | 19:00 | — | — |
| 2 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 20:48 | 20:50 | 2min | 138 km |
| 3 | NELLORE | NLR | 21:18 | 21:20 | 2min | 176 km |
| 4 | ONGOLE | OGL | 22:58 | 23:00 | 2min | 292 km |
| 5 | CHIRALA | CLX | 23:38 | 23:40 | 2min | 342 km |
| 6 | BAPATLA | BPP | 23:53 | 23:55 | 2min | 357 km |
| 7 | TENALI JN | TEL | 00:38 | 00:40 | 2min | 399 km |
| 8 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 01:20 | 01:30 | 10min | 431 km |
| 9 | ELURU | EE | 02:19 | 02:20 | 1min | 490 km |
| 10 | TADEPALLIGUDEM | TDD | 02:59 | 03:00 | 1min | 538 km |
| 11 | NIDADAVOLU JN | NDD | 03:34 | 03:35 | 1min | 557 km |
| 12 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 04:08 | 04:10 | 2min | 580 km |
| 13 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 04:49 | 04:50 | 1min | 630 km |
| 14 | ANNAVARAM | ANV | 05:19 | 05:20 | 1min | 667 km |
| 15 | TUNI | TUNI | 05:39 | 05:40 | 1min | 684 km |
| 16 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 06:24 | 06:25 | 1min | 747 km |
| 17 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 07:50 | 08:10 | 20min | 780 km |
| 18 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 08:55 | 09:00 | 5min | 841 km |
| 19 | CHIPURUPALLE | CPP | 09:25 | 09:27 | 2min | 872 km |
| 20 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 09:58 | 10:00 | 2min | 910 km |
| 21 | NAUPADA JN | NWP | 10:33 | 10:35 | 2min | 958 km |
| 22 | PALASA | PSA | 11:28 | 11:30 | 2min | 983 km |
| 23 | SOMPETA | SPT | 11:49 | 11:51 | 2min | 1015 km |
| 24 | ICHCHPURAM | IPM | 12:04 | 12:06 | 2min | 1033 km |
| 25 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 12:20 | 12:25 | 5min | 1057 km |
| 26 | CHATRAPUR | CAP | 12:38 | 12:40 | 2min | 1079 km |
| 27 | BALUGAON | BALU | 13:18 | 13:20 | 2min | 1133 km |
| 28 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 14:00 | 14:20 | 20min | 1204 km |
| 29 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 14:45 | 14:50 | 5min | 1223 km |
| 30 | CUTTACK | CTC | 15:25 | 15:30 | 5min | 1250 km |
| 31 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 16:43 | 16:45 | 2min | 1322 km |
| 32 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2min | 1366 km |
| 33 | BALASORE | BLS | 18:40 | 18:45 | 5min | 1428 km |
| 34 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 20:20 | 20:25 | 5min | 1546 km |
| 35 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 21:58 | 22:00 | 2min | 1654 km |
| 36 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 23:20 | 23:20 | — | 1662 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12840 MAS HWH SF 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 12840 MAS HWH SF MAIL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12840 at MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL, 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 12840 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12840 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12840?
MAS HWH SF MAIL offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.