13242 RJPB BANKA EXP Coach Position
13242 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
RJPB BANKA EXP (13242) runs from RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA to BANKA in 06h 45m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 13242 RJPB BANKA EXP Today
Find the coach position of 13242 RJPB BANKA 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 RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA, BANKA and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 13242 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.
13242 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 13242 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 13242:
| 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 13242 RJPB BANKA 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 | 13242 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | RJPB BANKA EXP |
| From | RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA (RJPB) |
| To | BANKA (BAKA) |
| Departure | 23:55 |
| Arrival | 06:40 |
| Duration | 06h 45m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA | RJPB | — | 23:55 | — | — |
| 2 | BAKHTIYARPUR JN | BKP | 00:24 | 00:26 | 2min | 44 km |
| 3 | HATHIDAH JN | HTZ | 00:56 | 00:58 | 2min | 94 km |
| 4 | KIUL JN | KIUL | 02:05 | 02:10 | 5min | 121 km |
| 5 | ABHAIPUR | AHA | 02:35 | 02:37 | 2min | 144 km |
| 6 | JAMALPUR JN | JMP | 03:12 | 03:17 | 5min | 166 km |
| 7 | BARIARPUR | BUP | 03:30 | 03:31 | 1min | 177 km |
| 8 | SULTANGANJ | SGG | 03:47 | 03:49 | 2min | 196 km |
| 9 | BHAGALPUR | BGP | 04:32 | 04:42 | 10min | 220 km |
| 10 | HATPURAINI | HPLE | 04:56 | 04:57 | 1min | 232 km |
| 11 | DHAUNI | DWLE | 05:14 | 05:16 | 2min | 247 km |
| 12 | PUNSIA | PNSA | 05:26 | 05:27 | 1min | 254 km |
| 13 | BARAHAT JN | BHLE | 05:35 | 05:37 | 2min | 258 km |
| 14 | TELIA | TELY | 05:44 | 05:45 | 1min | 262 km |
| 15 | MURAHARA | MRHA | 05:57 | 05:58 | 1min | 267 km |
| 16 | BANKA | BAKA | 06:40 | 06:40 | — | 273 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 13242 RJPB BANKA 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 13242 RJPB BANKA EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 13242 at RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA, BANKA 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 13242 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 13242 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 13242?
RJPB BANKA EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.