12905 SHALIMAR SF EXP Coach Position
12905 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SHALIMAR SF EXP (12905) runs from PORBANDAR to KOLKATA SHALIMAR in 43h 45m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12905 SHALIMAR SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12905 SHALIMAR SF 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 PORBANDAR, KOLKATA SHALIMAR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12905 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.
12905 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 12905 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 12905:
| 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 12905 SHALIMAR SF 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 | 12905 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SHALIMAR SF EXP |
| From | PORBANDAR (PBR) |
| To | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| Departure | 08:50 |
| Arrival | 04:35 |
| Duration | 43h 45m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Wed, Thu |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PORBANDAR | PBR | — | 08:50 | — | — |
| 2 | BHANVAD | BNVD | 09:27 | 09:28 | 1min | 53 km |
| 3 | LALPUR JAM | LPJ | 10:01 | 10:02 | 1min | 89 km |
| 4 | JAMNAGAR | JAM | 11:32 | 11:37 | 5min | 132 km |
| 5 | HAPA | HAPA | 11:51 | 11:53 | 2min | 141 km |
| 6 | RAJKOT JN | RJT | 13:15 | 13:25 | 10min | 217 km |
| 7 | WANKANER JN | WKR | 14:00 | 14:02 | 2min | 257 km |
| 8 | SURENDRANAGAR | SUNR | 15:02 | 15:04 | 2min | 333 km |
| 9 | VIRAMGAM JN | VG | 16:10 | 16:12 | 2min | 398 km |
| 10 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 17:20 | 17:30 | 10min | 464 km |
| 11 | ANAND JN | ANND | 18:45 | 18:47 | 2min | 528 km |
| 12 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 19:21 | 19:26 | 5min | 563 km |
| 13 | SURAT | ST | 21:15 | 21:20 | 5min | 692 km |
| 14 | NANDURBAR | NDB | 23:30 | 23:35 | 5min | 853 km |
| 15 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 02:50 | 02:55 | 5min | 1027 km |
| 16 | AKOLA JN | AK | 04:50 | 04:55 | 5min | 1167 km |
| 17 | BADNERA JN | BD | 06:20 | 06:23 | 3min | 1246 km |
| 18 | NAGPUR | NGP | 09:30 | 09:35 | 5min | 1420 km |
| 19 | GONDIA JN | G | 11:18 | 11:20 | 2min | 1550 km |
| 20 | RAJ NANDGAON | RJN | 12:40 | 12:42 | 2min | 1654 km |
| 21 | DURG | DURG | 13:30 | 13:35 | 5min | 1685 km |
| 22 | RAIPUR JN | R | 14:10 | 14:15 | 5min | 1722 km |
| 23 | BHATAPARA | BYT | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2min | 1786 km |
| 24 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | 16:05 | 16:20 | 15min | 1832 km |
| 25 | CHAMPA | CPH | 17:05 | 17:07 | 2min | 1885 km |
| 26 | RAIGARH | RIG | 18:08 | 18:10 | 2min | 1965 km |
| 27 | JHARSUGUDA JN | JSG | 19:15 | 19:17 | 2min | 2036 km |
| 28 | ROURKELA | ROU | 20:42 | 20:50 | 8min | 2138 km |
| 29 | CHAKRADHARPUR | CKP | 22:15 | 22:20 | 5min | 2239 km |
| 30 | TATANAGAR JN | TATA | 23:13 | 23:20 | 7min | 2301 km |
| 31 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 01:25 | 01:30 | 5min | 2435 km |
| 32 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 03:03 | 03:05 | 2min | 2543 km |
| 33 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | 04:35 | 04:35 | — | 2548 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12905 SHALIMAR SF 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 12905 SHALIMAR SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12905 at PORBANDAR, KOLKATA SHALIMAR 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 12905 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12905 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12905?
SHALIMAR SF EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.