12942 PARASNATH EXP Coach Position
12942 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PARASNATH EXP (12942) runs from ASANSOL JN to BHAVNAGAR TERMINUS in 37h 40m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12942 PARASNATH EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12942 PARASNATH 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 ASANSOL JN, BHAVNAGAR TERMINUS and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12942 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.
12942 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 12942 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 12942:
| 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 12942 PARASNATH 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 | 12942 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PARASNATH EXP |
| From | ASANSOL JN (ASN) |
| To | BHAVNAGAR TERMINUS (BVC) |
| Departure | 19:45 |
| Arrival | 09:25 |
| Duration | 37h 40m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Thu |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | — | 19:45 | — | — |
| 2 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | 20:48 | 20:53 | 5min | 59 km |
| 3 | PARASNATH | PNME | 21:28 | 21:30 | 2min | 106 km |
| 4 | KODERMA | KQR | 22:14 | 22:16 | 2min | 182 km |
| 5 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 23:45 | 23:50 | 5min | 258 km |
| 6 | ANUGRAHA NARAYAN ROAD | AUBR | 00:29 | 00:31 | 2min | 327 km |
| 7 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 00:51 | 00:53 | 2min | 343 km |
| 8 | SASARAM | SSM | 01:12 | 01:14 | 2min | 361 km |
| 9 | BHABUA ROAD | BBU | 01:40 | 01:42 | 2min | 409 km |
| 10 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 02:53 | 03:00 | 7min | 461 km |
| 11 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 05:30 | 05:35 | 5min | 614 km |
| 12 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 08:00 | 08:10 | 10min | 808 km |
| 13 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 11:50 | 11:55 | 5min | 1040 km |
| 14 | IDGAH AGRA JN | IDH | 12:35 | 12:40 | 5min | 1064 km |
| 15 | SHRI MAHAVEERJI | SMVJ | 15:13 | 15:15 | 2min | 1189 km |
| 16 | GANGAPUR CITY | GGC | 15:40 | 15:45 | 5min | 1224 km |
| 17 | SAWAI MADHOPUR | SWM | 16:25 | 16:30 | 5min | 1287 km |
| 18 | KOTA JN | KOTA | 17:40 | 17:50 | 10min | 1395 km |
| 19 | RAMGANJ MANDI | RMA | 18:33 | 18:35 | 2min | 1467 km |
| 20 | BHAWANI MANDI | BWM | 18:53 | 18:55 | 2min | 1495 km |
| 21 | SHAMGARH | SGZ | 19:23 | 19:25 | 2min | 1529 km |
| 22 | NAGDA JN | NAD | 21:10 | 21:12 | 2min | 1620 km |
| 23 | RATLAM JN | RTM | 21:45 | 21:55 | 10min | 1661 km |
| 24 | DAHOD | DHD | 23:21 | 23:23 | 2min | 1775 km |
| 25 | CHHAYAPURI | CYI | 01:21 | 01:26 | 5min | 1915 km |
| 26 | NADIAD JN | ND | 02:26 | 02:28 | 2min | 1966 km |
| 27 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 03:25 | 03:35 | 10min | 2011 km |
| 28 | VIRAMGAM JN | VG | 04:43 | 04:45 | 2min | 2077 km |
| 29 | JORAWARNAGAR JN | JVN | 05:48 | 05:49 | 1min | 2145 km |
| 30 | BOTAD JN | BTD | 07:00 | 07:10 | 10min | 2217 km |
| 31 | DHOLA JN | DLJ | 07:48 | 07:49 | 1min | 2260 km |
| 32 | SONGADH | SGD | 08:22 | 08:23 | 1min | 2281 km |
| 33 | BHAVNAGAR TERMINUS | BVC | 09:25 | 09:25 | — | 2309 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12942 PARASNATH 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 12942 PARASNATH EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12942 at ASANSOL JN, BHAVNAGAR TERMINUS 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 12942 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12942 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12942?
PARASNATH EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.