12906 SHM PBR SUF EXP Coach Position
12906 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SHM PBR SUF EXP (12906) runs from KOLKATA SHALIMAR to PORBANDAR in 43h 05m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12906 SHM PBR SUF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12906 SHM PBR SUF 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 KOLKATA SHALIMAR, PORBANDAR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12906 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.
12906 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12906 SHM PBR SUF EXP.
Total 23 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12906 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12906 SHM PBR SUF EXP halts, along the KOLKATA SHALIMAR → PORBANDAR route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHM | PF 2 | |
| 3 | SRC | PF 3 | |
| 33 | KGP | PF 4 | |
| 53 | TATA | PF 3 | |
| 62 | CKP | PF 1 | |
| 78 | ROU | PF 3 | |
| 93 | JSG | PF 1 | |
| 105 | RIG | PF 2 | |
| 118 | CPH | PF 2 | |
| 126 | BSP | PF 4 | |
| 132 | BYT | PF 3 | |
| 146 | R | PF 1 | |
| 156 | DURG | PF 2 | |
| 160 | RJN | PF 2 | |
| 172 | G | PF 3 | |
| 188 | NGP | PF 3 | |
| 209 | BD | PF 1 | |
| 218 | AK | PF 1 | |
| 235 | BSL | PF 3 | |
| 256 | NDB | PF 1 | |
| 281 | ST | PF 1 | |
| 305 | BRC | PF 3 | |
| 313 | ANND | PF 2 | |
| 326 | ADI | PF 3 | |
| 338 | VG | PF 1 | |
| 349 | SUNR | PF 1 | |
| 366 | RJT | PF 1 | |
| 374 | HAPA | PF 2 | |
| 375 | JAM | PF 2 | |
| 379 | LPJ | PF 1 | |
| 381 | BNVD | PF 1 | |
| 388 | PBR | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12906 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 12906:
| 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 12906 SHM PBR SUF 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 | 12906 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SHM PBR SUF EXP |
| From | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| To | PORBANDAR (PBR) |
| Departure | 20:15 |
| Arrival | 15:20 |
| Duration | 43h 05m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Fri, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | — | 20:15 | — | — |
| 2 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 20:28 | 20:30 | 2min | 6 km |
| 3 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 21:55 | 22:00 | 5min | 113 km |
| 4 | TATANAGAR JN | TATA | 00:05 | 00:10 | 5min | 248 km |
| 5 | CHAKRADHARPUR | CKP | 01:00 | 01:05 | 5min | 310 km |
| 6 | ROURKELA | ROU | 02:30 | 02:38 | 8min | 411 km |
| 7 | JHARSUGUDA JN | JSG | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2min | 512 km |
| 8 | RAIGARH | RIG | 05:23 | 05:25 | 2min | 584 km |
| 9 | CHAMPA | CPH | 06:24 | 06:26 | 2min | 663 km |
| 10 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | 07:35 | 07:50 | 15min | 717 km |
| 11 | BHATAPARA | BYT | 08:30 | 08:32 | 2min | 763 km |
| 12 | RAIPUR JN | R | 09:25 | 09:30 | 5min | 827 km |
| 13 | DURG | DURG | 10:20 | 10:25 | 5min | 864 km |
| 14 | RAJ NANDGAON | RJN | 10:46 | 10:48 | 2min | 895 km |
| 15 | GONDIA JN | G | 12:13 | 12:15 | 2min | 999 km |
| 16 | NAGPUR | NGP | 14:15 | 14:20 | 5min | 1129 km |
| 17 | BADNERA JN | BD | 17:07 | 17:10 | 3min | 1303 km |
| 18 | AKOLA JN | AK | 18:12 | 18:15 | 3min | 1382 km |
| 19 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 20:30 | 20:35 | 5min | 1522 km |
| 20 | NANDURBAR | NDB | 23:15 | 23:20 | 5min | 1696 km |
| 21 | SURAT | ST | 02:21 | 02:26 | 5min | 1857 km |
| 22 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 04:06 | 04:11 | 5min | 1985 km |
| 23 | ANAND JN | ANND | 04:45 | 04:47 | 2min | 2021 km |
| 24 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 05:55 | 06:05 | 10min | 2085 km |
| 25 | VIRAMGAM JN | VG | 07:26 | 07:28 | 2min | 2151 km |
| 26 | SURENDRANAGAR | SUNR | 08:41 | 08:43 | 2min | 2216 km |
| 27 | RAJKOT JN | RJT | 10:30 | 10:40 | 10min | 2332 km |
| 28 | HAPA | HAPA | 11:47 | 11:49 | 2min | 2408 km |
| 29 | JAMNAGAR | JAM | 12:01 | 12:06 | 5min | 2417 km |
| 30 | LALPUR JAM | LPJ | 13:19 | 13:20 | 1min | 2460 km |
| 31 | BHANVAD | BNVD | 13:52 | 13:53 | 1min | 2495 km |
| 32 | PORBANDAR | PBR | 15:20 | 15:20 | — | 2548 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12906 SHM PBR SUF 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 12906 SHM PBR SUF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12906 at KOLKATA SHALIMAR, PORBANDAR 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 12906 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12906 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12906?
SHM PBR SUF EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.