12853 AMARKANTAK EXP Coach Position
12853 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
AMARKANTAK EXP (12853) runs from DURG to BHOPAL JN in 16h 05m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12853 AMARKANTAK EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12853 AMARKANTAK 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 DURG, BHOPAL JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12853 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.
12853 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 12853 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 12853:
| 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 12853 AMARKANTAK 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 | 12853 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | AMARKANTAK EXP |
| From | DURG (DURG) |
| To | BHOPAL JN (BPL) |
| Departure | 18:25 |
| Arrival | 10:30 |
| Duration | 16h 05m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DURG | DURG | — | 18:25 | — | — |
| 2 | BHILAI POWER HOUSE | BPHB | 18:34 | 18:36 | 2min | 10 km |
| 3 | RAIPUR JN | R | 19:05 | 19:10 | 5min | 37 km |
| 4 | TILDA NEORA | TLD | 19:41 | 19:43 | 2min | 75 km |
| 5 | BHATAPARA | BYT | 20:03 | 20:05 | 2min | 101 km |
| 6 | USALAPUR | USL | 21:10 | 21:20 | 10min | 153 km |
| 7 | PENDRA ROAD | PND | 22:43 | 22:45 | 2min | 248 km |
| 8 | ANUPPUR JN | APR | 23:24 | 23:27 | 3min | 298 km |
| 9 | AMLAI | AAL | 23:38 | 23:40 | 2min | 310 km |
| 10 | BURHAR | BUH | 23:48 | 23:50 | 2min | 319 km |
| 11 | SHAHDOL | SDL | 00:18 | 00:20 | 2min | 339 km |
| 12 | BIRSINGHPUR | BRS | 00:54 | 00:56 | 2min | 376 km |
| 13 | UMARIA | UMR | 01:22 | 01:24 | 2min | 406 km |
| 14 | KATNI SOUTH | KTES | 02:50 | 02:55 | 5min | 466 km |
| 15 | SIHORA ROAD | SHR | 03:28 | 03:30 | 2min | 517 km |
| 16 | JABALPUR | JBP | 04:15 | 04:25 | 10min | 555 km |
| 17 | MADAN MAHAL | MML | 04:33 | 04:35 | 2min | 559 km |
| 18 | SHRIDHAM | SRID | 04:58 | 05:00 | 2min | 608 km |
| 19 | NARSINGHPUR | NU | 05:33 | 05:35 | 2min | 639 km |
| 20 | KARELI | KY | 05:48 | 05:50 | 2min | 655 km |
| 21 | GADARWARA | GAR | 06:10 | 06:12 | 2min | 684 km |
| 22 | BANKHEDI | BKH | 06:33 | 06:35 | 2min | 714 km |
| 23 | PIPARIYA | PPI | 06:48 | 06:50 | 2min | 733 km |
| 24 | SOHAGPUR | SGP | 07:09 | 07:10 | 1min | 751 km |
| 25 | ITARSI JN | ET | 08:20 | 08:30 | 10min | 801 km |
| 26 | NARMADAPURAM | NDPM | 08:48 | 08:50 | 2min | 818 km |
| 27 | OBAIDULLA GANJ | ODG | 09:32 | 09:34 | 2min | 863 km |
| 28 | RANI KAMLAPATI | RKMP | 10:03 | 10:05 | 2min | 893 km |
| 29 | BHOPAL JN | BPL | 10:30 | 10:30 | — | 899 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12853 AMARKANTAK 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 12853 AMARKANTAK EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12853 at DURG, BHOPAL 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 12853 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12853 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12853?
AMARKANTAK EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.