12996 AII BDTS SF EXP Coach Position
12996 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
AII BDTS SF EXP (12996) runs from AJMER JN to MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS in 17h 45m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12996 AII BDTS SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 12996 AII BDTS 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 AJMER JN, MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12996 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.
12996 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12996 AII BDTS SF EXP.
Total 22 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12996 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12996 AII BDTS SF EXP halts, along the AJMER JN → MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AII | PF 6 | |
| 6 | NSD | PF 1 | |
| 11 | BJNR | PF 1 | |
| 20 | BHL | PF 1 | |
| 27 | COR | PF 4 | |
| 31 | NBH | PF 2 | |
| 34 | NMH | PF 1 | |
| 38 | MDS | PF 2 | |
| 47 | RTM | PF 7 | |
| 61 | DHD | PF 2 | |
| 71 | GDA | PF 1 | |
| 82 | BRC | PF 2 | |
| 94 | BH | PF 4 | |
| 106 | ST | PF 3 | |
| 120 | BL | PF 3 | |
| 125 | VAPI | PF 2 | |
| 136 | PLG | PF 2 | |
| 147 | BVI | PF 9 | |
| 156 | BDTS | PF 4 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12996 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 12996:
| 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 12996 AII BDTS 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 | 12996 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | AII BDTS SF EXP |
| From | AJMER JN (AII) |
| To | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS) |
| Departure | 20:30 |
| Arrival | 14:15 |
| Duration | 17h 45m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Tue, Thu, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJMER JN | AII | — | 20:30 | — | — |
| 2 | NASIRABAD | NSD | 20:58 | 21:00 | 2min | 24 km |
| 3 | BIJAINAGAR | BJNR | 21:34 | 21:36 | 2min | 66 km |
| 4 | BHILWARA | BHL | 22:25 | 22:30 | 5min | 132 km |
| 5 | CHITTAURGARH | COR | 23:35 | 23:45 | 10min | 186 km |
| 6 | NIMBAHERA | NBH | 00:11 | 00:12 | 1min | 215 km |
| 7 | NIMACH | NMH | 00:57 | 00:59 | 2min | 242 km |
| 8 | MANDASOR | MDS | 01:44 | 01:49 | 5min | 291 km |
| 9 | RATLAM JN | RTM | 03:50 | 04:00 | 10min | 375 km |
| 10 | DAHOD | DHD | 05:31 | 05:33 | 2min | 489 km |
| 11 | GODHRA JN | GDA | 06:47 | 06:49 | 2min | 563 km |
| 12 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 07:40 | 07:50 | 10min | 637 km |
| 13 | BHARUCH JN | BH | 09:00 | 09:02 | 2min | 707 km |
| 14 | SURAT | ST | 10:05 | 10:10 | 5min | 766 km |
| 15 | VALSAD | BL | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2min | 834 km |
| 16 | VAPI | VAPI | 11:28 | 11:30 | 2min | 858 km |
| 17 | PALGHAR | PLG | 12:28 | 12:30 | 2min | 941 km |
| 18 | BORIVALI | BVI | 13:17 | 13:20 | 3min | 998 km |
| 19 | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS | BDTS | 14:15 | 14:15 | — | 1017 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12996 AII BDTS 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 12996 AII BDTS SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12996 at AJMER JN, MUMBAI BANDRA 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 12996 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12996 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12996?
AII BDTS SF EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.