12978 MARU SAGAR EXP Coach Position
12978 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MARU SAGAR EXP (12978) runs from AJMER JN to ERNAKULAM JN in 43h 30m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12978 MARU SAGAR EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12978 MARU SAGAR 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 AJMER JN, ERNAKULAM JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12978 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.
12978 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12978 MARU SAGAR EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12978 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12978 MARU SAGAR EXP halts, along the AJMER JN → ERNAKULAM JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AII | PF 5 | |
| 5 | KSG | PF 1 | |
| 23 | JP | PF 3 | |
| 25 | DPA | PF 1 | |
| 36 | SWM | PF 4 | |
| 50 | KOTA | PF 2 | |
| 74 | NAD | PF 2 | |
| 80 | RTM | PF 4 | |
| 115 | BRC | PF 1 | |
| 139 | ST | PF 2 | |
| 158 | VAPI | PF 2 | |
| 175 | BSR | PF 7 | |
| 188 | PNVL | PF 7 | |
| 203 | VEER | PF 1 | |
| 219 | RN | PF 1 | |
| 231 | SNDD | PF 1 | |
| 237 | THVM | PF 2 | |
| 242 | MAO | PF 4 | |
| 247 | KAWR | PF 1 | |
| 250 | GOK | PF 2 | |
| 257 | BTJL | PF 1 | |
| 259 | BYNR | — | |
| 262 | KUDA | PF 1 | |
| 264 | UD | PF 2 | |
| 273 | MAJN | PF 3 | |
| 279 | KGQ | PF 1 | |
| 295 | CAN | PF 3 | |
| 314 | CLT | PF 1 | |
| 321 | TIR | PF 3 | |
| 327 | SRR | PF 4 | |
| 334 | TCR | PF 1 | |
| 345 | AWY | PF 1 | |
| 349 | ERS | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12978 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 12978:
| 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 12978 MARU SAGAR 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 | 12978 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MARU SAGAR EXP |
| From | AJMER JN (AII) |
| To | ERNAKULAM JN (ERS) |
| Departure | 10:15 |
| Arrival | 05:45 |
| Duration | 43h 30m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJMER JN | AII | — | 10:15 | — | — |
| 2 | KISHANGARH | KSG | 10:40 | 10:42 | 2min | 26 km |
| 3 | JAIPUR | JP | 12:05 | 12:15 | 10min | 135 km |
| 4 | DURGAPURA | DPA | 12:27 | 12:30 | 3min | 142 km |
| 5 | SAWAI MADHOPUR | SWM | 14:25 | 14:45 | 20min | 266 km |
| 6 | KOTA JN | KOTA | 15:55 | 16:05 | 10min | 374 km |
| 7 | NAGDA JN | NAD | 18:58 | 19:00 | 2min | 599 km |
| 8 | RATLAM JN | RTM | 19:30 | 19:40 | 10min | 640 km |
| 9 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 23:19 | 23:29 | 10min | 902 km |
| 10 | SURAT | ST | 01:10 | 01:15 | 5min | 1031 km |
| 11 | VAPI | VAPI | 02:20 | 02:25 | 5min | 1124 km |
| 12 | VASAI ROAD | BSR | 04:00 | 04:05 | 5min | 1246 km |
| 13 | PANVEL | PNVL | 05:22 | 05:25 | 3min | 1313 km |
| 14 | VEER | VEER | 07:15 | 07:17 | 2min | 1456 km |
| 15 | RATNAGIRI | RN | 10:35 | 10:40 | 5min | 1676 km |
| 16 | SINDHUDURG | SNDD | 13:08 | 13:10 | 2min | 1856 km |
| 17 | THIVIM | THVM | 14:20 | 14:22 | 2min | 1945 km |
| 18 | MADGAON (GOA) | MAO | 15:50 | 16:00 | 10min | 2010 km |
| 19 | KARWAR | KAWR | 16:50 | 16:52 | 2min | 2092 km |
| 20 | GOKARNA ROAD | GOK | 17:32 | 17:34 | 2min | 2142 km |
| 21 | BHATKAL | BTJL | 18:30 | 18:32 | 2min | 2246 km |
| 22 | BYNDOOR MOOKAMBIKA RD | BYNR | 18:44 | 18:46 | 2min | 2268 km |
| 23 | KUNDAPURA | KUDA | 19:18 | 19:20 | 2min | 2314 km |
| 24 | UDUPI | UD | 19:56 | 19:58 | 2min | 2359 km |
| 25 | MANGALORE JN | MAJN | 21:45 | 21:50 | 5min | 2440 km |
| 26 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 22:34 | 22:35 | 1min | 2492 km |
| 27 | KANNUR | CAN | 23:42 | 23:45 | 3min | 2577 km |
| 28 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 00:57 | 01:00 | 3min | 2667 km |
| 29 | TIRUR | TIR | 01:38 | 01:40 | 2min | 2708 km |
| 30 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 02:40 | 02:45 | 5min | 2753 km |
| 31 | THRISSUR | TCR | 03:30 | 03:33 | 3min | 2785 km |
| 32 | ALUVA | AWY | 04:23 | 04:25 | 2min | 2840 km |
| 33 | ERNAKULAM JN | ERS | 05:45 | 05:45 | — | 2859 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12978 MARU SAGAR 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 12978 MARU SAGAR EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12978 at AJMER JN, ERNAKULAM JN 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 12978 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12978 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12978?
MARU SAGAR EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.