12998 BME BDTS Coach Position
12998 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
BME BDTS (12998) runs from BARMER to MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS in 17h 00m · classes: 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 12998 BME BDTS Today
Find the coach position of 12998 BME BDTS — 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 BARMER, MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 12998 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.
12998 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 12998 BME BDTS.
Total 22 coaches. ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 12998 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 12998 BME BDTS halts, along the BARMER → MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BME | PF 2 | |
| 5 | BUT | PF 1 | |
| 10 | BLT | PF 1 | |
| 13 | SMR | PF 1 | |
| 16 | MKSR | PF 1 | |
| 19 | JOR | PF 1 | |
| 23 | MON | PF 1 | |
| 26 | MBNL | PF 1 | |
| 29 | RNV | PF 1 | |
| 37 | BLDI | PF 1 | |
| 42 | PTN | PF 1 | |
| 48 | MSH | PF 1 | |
| 62 | ADI | PF 5 | |
| 72 | ND | PF 1 | |
| 75 | ANND | PF 4 | |
| 84 | BRC | PF 2 | |
| 97 | AKV | PF 2 | |
| 108 | ST | PF 1 | |
| 122 | BL | PF 3 | |
| 127 | VAPI | PF 2 | |
| 149 | BVI | PF 9 | |
| 158 | BDTS | PF 4 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 12998 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 12998:
| 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 12998 BME BDTS, 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 | 12998 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | BME BDTS |
| From | BARMER (BME) |
| To | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS) |
| Departure | 22:50 |
| Arrival | 15:50 |
| Duration | 17h 00m |
| Classes | 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Thu |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BARMER | BME | — | 22:50 | — | — |
| 2 | BAYTU | BUT | 23:27 | 23:29 | 2min | 47 km |
| 3 | BALOTRA JN | BLT | 00:03 | 00:08 | 5min | 97 km |
| 4 | SAMDHARI JN | SMR | 00:40 | 00:55 | 15min | 130 km |
| 5 | MOKALSAR | MKSR | 01:23 | 01:26 | 3min | 156 km |
| 6 | JALORE | JOR | 01:51 | 01:54 | 3min | 189 km |
| 7 | MODRAN | MON | 02:21 | 02:24 | 3min | 223 km |
| 8 | MARWAR BHINMAL | MBNL | 02:50 | 02:53 | 3min | 251 km |
| 9 | RANIWARA | RNV | 03:46 | 03:49 | 3min | 283 km |
| 10 | BHILDI | BLDI | 04:50 | 04:55 | 5min | 353 km |
| 11 | PATAN | PTN | 05:40 | 05:42 | 2min | 404 km |
| 12 | MAHESANA JN | MSH | 06:15 | 06:17 | 2min | 445 km |
| 13 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 07:50 | 08:00 | 10min | 514 km |
| 14 | NADIAD JN | ND | 08:56 | 08:58 | 2min | 559 km |
| 15 | ANAND JN | ANND | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2min | 578 km |
| 16 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 09:51 | 09:56 | 5min | 613 km |
| 17 | ANKLESHWAR JN | AKV | 10:55 | 10:57 | 2min | 693 km |
| 18 | SURAT | ST | 11:40 | 11:45 | 5min | 742 km |
| 19 | VALSAD | BL | 12:28 | 12:30 | 2min | 811 km |
| 20 | VAPI | VAPI | 12:53 | 12:55 | 2min | 835 km |
| 21 | BORIVALI | BVI | 14:52 | 14:55 | 3min | 975 km |
| 22 | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS | BDTS | 15:50 | 15:50 | — | 994 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 12998 BME BDTS?
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 12998 BME BDTS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 12998 at BARMER, 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 12998 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 12998 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 12998?
BME BDTS offers 3A, SL classes.