12842 COROMANDEL EXP Coach Position
12842 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
COROMANDEL EXP (12842) runs from MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL to HOWRAH JN in 28h 00m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12842 COROMANDEL EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12842 COROMANDEL 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 MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL, HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12842 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.
12842 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12842 COROMANDEL EXP.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12842 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12842 COROMANDEL EXP halts, along the MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL → HOWRAH JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAS | PF 5 | |
| 47 | OGL | PF 1 | |
| 72 | BZA | PF 1 | |
| 82 | EE | PF 2 | |
| 88 | TDD | PF 2 | |
| 95 | RJY | PF 3 | |
| 121 | VSKP | PF 1 | |
| 157 | BAM | PF 1 | |
| 182 | KUR | PF 1 | |
| 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 18 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12842 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 12842:
| 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 12842 COROMANDEL 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 | 12842 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | COROMANDEL EXP |
| From | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 07:00 |
| Arrival | 11:00 |
| Duration | 28h 00m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | — | 07:00 | — | — |
| 2 | ONGOLE | OGL | 10:58 | 11:00 | 2min | 292 km |
| 3 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 13:05 | 13:15 | 10min | 431 km |
| 4 | ELURU | EE | 14:09 | 14:10 | 1min | 490 km |
| 5 | TADEPALLIGUDEM | TDD | 14:49 | 14:50 | 1min | 538 km |
| 6 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 15:38 | 15:40 | 2min | 580 km |
| 7 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 19:25 | 19:45 | 20min | 780 km |
| 8 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 23:48 | 23:50 | 2min | 1057 km |
| 9 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 01:20 | 01:30 | 10min | 1204 km |
| 10 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 01:55 | 02:00 | 5min | 1223 km |
| 11 | CUTTACK | CTC | 02:30 | 02:35 | 5min | 1250 km |
| 12 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 03:23 | 03:25 | 2min | 1322 km |
| 13 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 05:10 | 05:12 | 2min | 1366 km |
| 14 | BALASORE | BLS | 05:48 | 05:53 | 5min | 1428 km |
| 15 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 07:35 | 07:40 | 5min | 1546 km |
| 16 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2min | 1654 km |
| 17 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 11:00 | 11:00 | — | 1662 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12842 COROMANDEL 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 12842 COROMANDEL EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12842 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 12842 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12842 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12842?
COROMANDEL EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.