13038 KUMBHA EXPRESS Coach Position
13038 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
KUMBHA EXPRESS (13038) runs from DEHRADUN to HOWRAH JN in 29h 30m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 13038 KUMBHA EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 13038 KUMBHA EXPRESS — 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 DEHRADUN, HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 13038 is published on the live chart approximately 4 hours before departure.
📅 15-Day Availability for 13038 → ▶ Open Live Chart for 13038 →
Coach order is fixed by the rake; coach positions and platform numbers become accurate ~4 hrs before departure when Indian Railways prepares the chart.
13038 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Fetching the latest rake composition from the railways live system…
How to Read 13038 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 13038:
| 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 13038 KUMBHA EXPRESS, 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 | 13038 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | KUMBHA EXPRESS |
| From | DEHRADUN (DDN) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 21:45 |
| Arrival | 03:15 |
| Duration | 29h 30m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEHRADUN | DDN | — | 21:45 | — | — |
| 2 | HARIDWAR JN | HW | 23:35 | 23:43 | 8min | 52 km |
| 3 | LAKSAR JN | LRJ | 00:06 | 00:08 | 2min | 79 km |
| 4 | MORADABAD | MB | 02:39 | 02:49 | 10min | 219 km |
| 5 | BAREILLY | BE | 04:03 | 04:05 | 2min | 310 km |
| 6 | LUCKNOW | LKO | 08:00 | 08:10 | 10min | 545 km |
| 7 | MAHARAJA BIJLI PASI | MBLP | 09:37 | 09:39 | 2min | 634 km |
| 8 | SULTANPUR | SLN | 10:21 | 10:23 | 2min | 684 km |
| 9 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 13:10 | 13:20 | 10min | 828 km |
| 10 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 14:05 | 14:10 | 5min | 844 km |
| 11 | DILDARNAGAR JN | DLN | 14:50 | 14:52 | 2min | 902 km |
| 12 | BUXAR | BXR | 15:20 | 15:22 | 2min | 938 km |
| 13 | ARA | ARA | 16:05 | 16:07 | 2min | 1007 km |
| 14 | PATNA JN | PNBE | 17:28 | 17:35 | 7min | 1056 km |
| 15 | PATNA SAHEB | PNC | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2min | 1066 km |
| 16 | BAKHTIYARPUR JN | BKP | 18:12 | 18:14 | 2min | 1102 km |
| 17 | MOKAMEH JN | MKA | 18:40 | 18:42 | 2min | 1145 km |
| 18 | KIUL JN | KIUL | 19:23 | 19:25 | 2min | 1179 km |
| 19 | JAMUI | JMU | 19:53 | 19:55 | 2min | 1207 km |
| 20 | JHAJHA | JAJ | 21:20 | 21:25 | 5min | 1233 km |
| 21 | JASIDIH JN | JSME | 21:57 | 21:59 | 2min | 1277 km |
| 22 | MADHUPUR JN | MDP | 22:23 | 22:25 | 2min | 1306 km |
| 23 | CHITTARANJAN | CRJ | 23:05 | 23:07 | 2min | 1363 km |
| 24 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 23:35 | 23:40 | 5min | 1388 km |
| 25 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 03:15 | 03:15 | — | 1587 km |
🚆 Live Train Info → Track This Train → Check Availability → All Trains on Route →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 13038 KUMBHA EXPRESS?
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 13038 KUMBHA EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 13038 at DEHRADUN, HOWRAH 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 13038 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 13038 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 13038?
KUMBHA EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.