12864 SMVB HOWRAH EXP Coach Position
12864 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SMVB HOWRAH EXP (12864) runs from SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) to HOWRAH JN in 33h 30m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12864 SMVB HOWRAH EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12864 SMVB HOWRAH 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 SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU), HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12864 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.
12864 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12864 SMVB HOWRAH EXP.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12864 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12864 SMVB HOWRAH EXP halts, along the SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) → HOWRAH JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMVB | PF 4 | |
| 3 | KJM | PF 2 | |
| 12 | BWT | PF 4 | |
| 17 | KPN | PF 1 | |
| 21 | JTJ | PF 5 | |
| 34 | KPD | PF 4 | |
| 47 | TPTY | PF 3 | |
| 49 | RU | PF 2 | |
| 58 | GDR | PF 4 | |
| 64 | NLR | PF 2 | |
| 77 | OGL | PF 1 | |
| 87 | CLX | PF 4 | |
| 90 | BPP | PF 3 | |
| 96 | TEL | PF 4 | |
| 102 | BZA | PF 5 | |
| 112 | EE | PF 2 | |
| 118 | TDD | PF 2 | |
| 125 | RJY | PF 3 | |
| 131 | SLO | PF 1 | |
| 151 | VSKP | PF 3 | |
| 161 | VZM | PF 4 | |
| 169 | CHE | PF 2 | |
| 178 | PSA | PF 4 | |
| 187 | BAM | PF 1 | |
| 198 | BALU | PF 4 | |
| 212 | KUR | PF 3 | |
| 215 | BBS | PF 2 | |
| 223 | CTC | PF 2 | |
| 237 | JJKR | PF 2 | |
| 245 | BHC | PF 3 | |
| 255 | BLS | PF 3 | |
| 273 | KGP | PF 6 | |
| 287 | MCA | PF 1 | |
| 303 | SRC | PF 6 | |
| 307 | HWH | PF 17 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12864 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 12864:
| 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 12864 SMVB HOWRAH 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 | 12864 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SMVB HOWRAH EXP |
| From | SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) (SMVB) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 10:40 |
| Arrival | 20:10 |
| Duration | 33h 30m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) | SMVB | — | 10:40 | — | — |
| 2 | KRISHNARAJAPURAM | KJM | 10:53 | 10:55 | 2min | 5 km |
| 3 | BANGARAPET | BWT | 11:33 | 11:35 | 2min | 62 km |
| 4 | KUPPAM | KPN | 11:59 | 12:00 | 1min | 96 km |
| 5 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 12:58 | 13:00 | 2min | 140 km |
| 6 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 14:15 | 14:20 | 5min | 223 km |
| 7 | TIRUPATI | TPTY | 16:00 | 16:05 | 5min | 328 km |
| 8 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 16:30 | 16:40 | 10min | 338 km |
| 9 | GUDUR JN | GDR | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2min | 421 km |
| 10 | NELLORE | NLR | 18:23 | 18:25 | 2min | 459 km |
| 11 | ONGOLE | OGL | 20:03 | 20:05 | 2min | 575 km |
| 12 | CHIRALA | CLX | 20:48 | 20:50 | 2min | 625 km |
| 13 | BAPATLA | BPP | 21:03 | 21:05 | 2min | 639 km |
| 14 | TENALI JN | TEL | 21:43 | 21:45 | 2min | 682 km |
| 15 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 22:30 | 22:40 | 10min | 713 km |
| 16 | ELURU | EE | 23:33 | 23:35 | 2min | 773 km |
| 17 | TADEPALLIGUDEM | TDD | 00:13 | 00:15 | 2min | 821 km |
| 18 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 01:03 | 01:05 | 2min | 863 km |
| 19 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 01:48 | 01:50 | 2min | 913 km |
| 20 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 04:35 | 04:55 | 20min | 1063 km |
| 21 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 05:45 | 05:50 | 5min | 1124 km |
| 22 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 06:38 | 06:40 | 2min | 1193 km |
| 23 | PALASA | PSA | 08:10 | 08:12 | 2min | 1266 km |
| 24 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 09:00 | 09:10 | 10min | 1340 km |
| 25 | BALUGAON | BALU | 09:53 | 09:55 | 2min | 1416 km |
| 26 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 11:10 | 11:30 | 20min | 1487 km |
| 27 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 12:00 | 12:05 | 5min | 1506 km |
| 28 | CUTTACK | CTC | 12:35 | 12:40 | 5min | 1533 km |
| 29 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 13:31 | 13:33 | 2min | 1605 km |
| 30 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 14:23 | 14:25 | 2min | 1649 km |
| 31 | BALASORE | BLS | 15:18 | 15:20 | 2min | 1711 km |
| 32 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 17:00 | 17:05 | 5min | 1829 km |
| 33 | MECHEDA | MCA | 17:53 | 17:55 | 2min | 1886 km |
| 34 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 18:58 | 19:00 | 2min | 1937 km |
| 35 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 20:10 | 20:10 | — | 1945 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12864 SMVB HOWRAH 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 12864 SMVB HOWRAH EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12864 at SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU), 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 12864 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12864 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12864?
SMVB HOWRAH EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.