12946 BNRS VRL SF EXP Coach Position
12946 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
BNRS VRL SF EXP (12946) runs from BANARAS to VERAVAL in 35h 05m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12946 BNRS VRL SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12946 BNRS VRL 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 BANARAS, VERAVAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12946 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.
12946 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 12946 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 12946:
| 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 12946 BNRS VRL 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 | 12946 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | BNRS VRL SF EXP |
| From | BANARAS (BNRS) |
| To | VERAVAL (VRL) |
| Departure | 07:30 |
| Arrival | 18:35 |
| Duration | 35h 05m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Wed |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANARAS | BNRS | — | 07:30 | — | — |
| 2 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 09:50 | 10:00 | 10min | 121 km |
| 3 | GOVINDPURI | GOY | 12:45 | 12:50 | 5min | 317 km |
| 4 | ETAWAH | ETW | 14:23 | 14:25 | 2min | 453 km |
| 5 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2min | 545 km |
| 6 | IDGAH AGRA JN | IDH | 17:20 | 17:30 | 10min | 569 km |
| 7 | GANGAPUR CITY | GGC | 20:20 | 20:25 | 5min | 729 km |
| 8 | KOTA JN | KOTA | 22:25 | 22:35 | 10min | 900 km |
| 9 | SHAMGARH | SGZ | 00:08 | 00:10 | 2min | 1034 km |
| 10 | NAGDA JN | NAD | 01:58 | 02:00 | 2min | 1125 km |
| 11 | RATLAM JN | RTM | 02:35 | 02:45 | 10min | 1167 km |
| 12 | GODHRA JN | GDA | 05:41 | 05:43 | 2min | 1354 km |
| 13 | CHHAYAPURI | CYI | 06:30 | 06:35 | 5min | 1421 km |
| 14 | ANAND JN | ANND | 07:31 | 07:33 | 2min | 1453 km |
| 15 | NADIAD JN | ND | 07:48 | 07:50 | 2min | 1471 km |
| 16 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 09:00 | 09:05 | 5min | 1517 km |
| 17 | SARKHEJ | SEJ | 10:34 | 10:35 | 1min | 1551 km |
| 18 | BAVLA | VLA | 10:54 | 10:55 | 1min | 1629 km |
| 19 | DHANDHUKA | DCK | 11:51 | 11:52 | 1min | 1649 km |
| 20 | BOTAD JN | BTD | 12:40 | 12:45 | 5min | 1696 km |
| 21 | DHOLA JN | DLJ | 13:20 | 13:21 | 1min | 1739 km |
| 22 | LATHI | LAT | 14:01 | 14:02 | 1min | 1780 km |
| 23 | KHIJADIYA JN | KJV | 14:15 | 14:16 | 1min | 1791 km |
| 24 | CHITAL | CTL | 14:24 | 14:25 | 1min | 1797 km |
| 25 | KUNKAVAV JN | KKV | 14:50 | 14:51 | 1min | 1826 km |
| 26 | VADIYA DEVLI | VDV | 15:07 | 15:08 | 1min | 1844 km |
| 27 | JETPUR | JTP | 15:25 | 15:26 | 1min | 1866 km |
| 28 | JETALSAR JN | JLR | 15:58 | 16:00 | 2min | 1870 km |
| 29 | JUNAGADH JN | JND | 16:27 | 16:29 | 2min | 1896 km |
| 30 | VERAVAL | VRL | 18:35 | 18:35 | — | 1977 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12946 BNRS VRL 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 12946 BNRS VRL SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12946 at BANARAS, VERAVAL 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 12946 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12946 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12946?
BNRS VRL SF EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.