13053 KULIK EXPRESS Coach Position
13053 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
KULIK EXPRESS (13053) runs from HOWRAH JN to RADHIKAPUR in 10h 05m · classes: 3E, SL, EC, PC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 13053 KULIK EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 13053 KULIK 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 HOWRAH JN, RADHIKAPUR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 13053 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.
13053 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 13053 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 13053:
| 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 13053 KULIK 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 | 13053 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | KULIK EXPRESS |
| From | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| To | RADHIKAPUR (RDP) |
| Departure | 08:55 |
| Arrival | 19:00 |
| Duration | 10h 05m |
| Classes | 3E, SL, EC, PC |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | — | 08:55 | — | — |
| 2 | BANDEL JN | BDC | 09:46 | 09:48 | 2min | 40 km |
| 3 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 10:42 | 10:44 | 2min | 107 km |
| 4 | BOLPUR SHANTINIKETAN | BHP | 11:25 | 11:27 | 2min | 159 km |
| 5 | PRANTIK | PNE | 11:35 | 11:37 | 2min | 163 km |
| 6 | SAINTHIA | SNT | 12:00 | 12:02 | 2min | 191 km |
| 7 | RAMPUR HAT | RPH | 12:33 | 12:35 | 2min | 219 km |
| 8 | NALHATI JN | NHT | 12:49 | 12:51 | 2min | 233 km |
| 9 | MURARAI | MRR | 13:01 | 13:03 | 2min | 249 km |
| 10 | PAKUR | PKR | 13:18 | 13:20 | 2min | 273 km |
| 11 | NEW FARAKKA JN | NFK | 14:17 | 14:19 | 2min | 306 km |
| 12 | MALDA TOWN | MLDT | 15:20 | 15:30 | 10min | 340 km |
| 13 | SAMSI | SM | 16:00 | 16:02 | 2min | 375 km |
| 14 | BHALUKA ROAD F | BKRD | 16:11 | 16:13 | 2min | 385 km |
| 15 | HARISCHANDRPUR | HCR | 16:24 | 16:26 | 2min | 396 km |
| 16 | AZAMNAGAR ROAD | AZR | 16:50 | 16:52 | 2min | 415 km |
| 17 | BARSOI JN | BOE | 17:08 | 17:10 | 2min | 428 km |
| 18 | RAIGANJ | RGJ | 17:30 | 17:35 | 5min | 450 km |
| 19 | BANGALBAREE | BJY | 17:51 | 17:53 | 2min | 460 km |
| 20 | KALIYAGANJ | KAJ | 18:08 | 18:10 | 2min | 470 km |
| 21 | RADHIKAPUR | RDP | 19:00 | 19:00 | — | 482 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 13053 KULIK 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 13053 KULIK EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 13053 at HOWRAH JN, RADHIKAPUR 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 13053 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 13053 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 13053?
KULIK EXPRESS offers 3E, SL, EC, PC classes.