13240 KOTA PNBE EXP Coach Position
13240 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
KOTA PNBE EXP (13240) runs from KOTA JN to PATNA JN in 25h 20m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 13240 KOTA PNBE EXP Today
Find the coach position of 13240 KOTA PNBE 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 KOTA JN, PATNA JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 13240 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.
13240 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 13240 KOTA PNBE EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 13240 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 13240 KOTA PNBE EXP halts, along the KOTA JN → PATNA JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOTA | PF 4 | |
| 11 | IDG | PF 1 | |
| 15 | SWM | PF 1 | |
| 23 | GGC | PF 1 | |
| 29 | HAN | PF 2 | |
| 33 | BXN | PF 1 | |
| 39 | BTE | PF 4 | |
| 45 | MTJ | PF 6 | |
| 53 | AGC | PF 1 | |
| 67 | ETW | PF 3 | |
| 79 | RURA | PF 2 | |
| 87 | CNB | PF 9 | |
| 90 | ON | PF 3 | |
| 100 | LKO | PF 2 | |
| 113 | NHH | PF 2 | |
| 119 | SLN | PF 1 | |
| 129 | JOP | PF 1 | |
| 139 | BSB | PF 8 | |
| 144 | DDU | PF 2 | |
| 154 | ZNA | PF 1 | |
| 158 | BWH | PF 1 | |
| 164 | BXR | PF 1 | |
| 183 | ARA | PF 1 | |
| 188 | BTA | PF 1 | |
| 193 | DNR | PF 2 | |
| 196 | PNBE | PF 7 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 13240 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 13240:
| 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 13240 KOTA PNBE 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 | 13240 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | KOTA PNBE EXP |
| From | KOTA JN (KOTA) |
| To | PATNA JN (PNBE) |
| Departure | 18:10 |
| Arrival | 19:30 |
| Duration | 25h 20m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOTA JN | KOTA | — | 18:10 | — | — |
| 2 | INDARGARH SUMERGANJ MANDI | IDG | 18:58 | 19:00 | 2min | 71 km |
| 3 | SAWAI MADHOPUR | SWM | 19:38 | 19:40 | 2min | 107 km |
| 4 | GANGAPUR CITY | GGC | 20:25 | 20:30 | 5min | 171 km |
| 5 | HINDAUN CITY | HAN | 20:58 | 21:00 | 2min | 215 km |
| 6 | BAYANA JN | BXN | 21:23 | 21:25 | 2min | 248 km |
| 7 | BHARATPUR JN | BTE | 21:58 | 22:00 | 2min | 290 km |
| 8 | MATHURA JN | MTJ | 22:45 | 23:15 | 30min | 323 km |
| 9 | AGRA CANTT | AGC | 00:05 | 00:10 | 5min | 377 km |
| 10 | ETAWAH | ETW | 02:25 | 02:27 | 2min | 514 km |
| 11 | RURA | RURA | 03:40 | 03:42 | 2min | 609 km |
| 12 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 04:40 | 04:45 | 5min | 654 km |
| 13 | UNNAO JN | ON | 05:16 | 05:18 | 2min | 672 km |
| 14 | LUCKNOW | LKO | 06:55 | 07:05 | 10min | 727 km |
| 15 | MAHARAJA BIJLI PASI | MBLP | 08:56 | 08:58 | 2min | 816 km |
| 16 | SULTANPUR | SLN | 10:40 | 10:45 | 5min | 866 km |
| 17 | JAUNPUR CITY | JOP | 12:33 | 12:35 | 2min | 952 km |
| 18 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 14:30 | 14:40 | 10min | 1010 km |
| 19 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 15:35 | 15:40 | 5min | 1027 km |
| 20 | ZAMANIA | ZNA | 16:15 | 16:17 | 2min | 1071 km |
| 21 | BHADAURA | BWH | 16:33 | 16:35 | 2min | 1093 km |
| 22 | BUXAR | BXR | 16:56 | 16:58 | 2min | 1121 km |
| 23 | ARA | ARA | 17:53 | 17:55 | 2min | 1190 km |
| 24 | BIHTA | BTA | 18:12 | 18:14 | 2min | 1212 km |
| 25 | DANAPUR | DNR | 18:30 | 18:32 | 2min | 1229 km |
| 26 | PATNA JN | PNBE | 19:30 | 19:30 | — | 1239 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 13240 KOTA PNBE 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 13240 KOTA PNBE EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 13240 at KOTA JN, PATNA 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 13240 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 13240 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 13240?
KOTA PNBE EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.