12959 BDTS BHUJ EXP Coach Position
BDTS BHUJ EXP (12959) runs from MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS to BHUJ in 17h 05m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12959 BDTS BHUJ EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12959 BDTS BHUJ 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 MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS, BHUJ and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12959 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.
How to Read 12959 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 12959:
| 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 12959 BDTS BHUJ 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 | 12959 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | BDTS BHUJ EXP |
| From | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS) |
| To | BHUJ (BHUJ) |
| Departure | 16:45 |
| Arrival | 09:50 |
| Duration | 17h 05m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS | BDTS | — | 16:45 | — | — |
| 2 | BORIVALI | BVI | 17:06 | 17:09 | 3min | 19 km |
| 3 | SURAT | ST | 20:23 | 20:28 | 5min | 252 km |
| 4 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 22:12 | 22:17 | 5min | 381 km |
| 5 | ANAND JN | ANND | 22:55 | 22:57 | 2min | 417 km |
| 6 | NADIAD JN | ND | 23:12 | 23:14 | 2min | 435 km |
| 7 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 00:25 | 00:35 | 10min | 481 km |
| 8 | MAHESANA JN | MSH | 01:46 | 01:48 | 2min | 548 km |
| 9 | PALANPUR JN | PNU | 03:00 | 03:10 | 10min | 614 km |
| 10 | DISA | DISA | 03:44 | 03:46 | 2min | 641 km |
| 11 | BHILDI | BLDI | 04:02 | 04:04 | 2min | 659 km |
| 12 | DIYODAR | DEOR | 04:24 | 04:26 | 2min | 685 km |
| 13 | BHABHAR | BAH | 04:48 | 04:50 | 2min | 702 km |
| 14 | RADHANPUR | RDHP | 05:10 | 05:12 | 2min | 727 km |
| 15 | ADESAR | AAR | 05:52 | 05:54 | 2min | 803 km |
| 16 | SAMAKHIALI JN | SIOB | 07:00 | 07:02 | 2min | 861 km |
| 17 | BHACHAU BG | BCOB | 07:16 | 07:18 | 2min | 877 km |
| 18 | GANDHIDHAM BG | GIMB | 08:10 | 08:25 | 15min | 914 km |
| 19 | BHUJ | BHUJ | 09:50 | 09:50 | — | 972 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12959 BDTS BHUJ 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 12959 BDTS BHUJ EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12959 at MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS, BHUJ 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 12959 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12959 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12959?
BDTS BHUJ EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.