13243 INTERCITY EXP Coach Position
13243 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
INTERCITY EXP (13243) runs from PATNA JN to BHABUA ROAD in 06h 10m · classes: CC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 13243 INTERCITY EXP Today
Find the coach position of 13243 INTERCITY 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 PATNA JN, BHABUA ROAD and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 13243 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.
13243 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 13243 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 13243:
| 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 13243 INTERCITY 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 | 13243 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | INTERCITY EXP |
| From | PATNA JN (PNBE) |
| To | BHABUA ROAD (BBU) |
| Departure | 17:45 |
| Arrival | 23:55 |
| Duration | 06h 10m |
| Classes | CC |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PATNA JN | PNBE | — | 17:45 | — | — |
| 2 | PUNPUN | PPN | 18:01 | 18:03 | 2min | 14 km |
| 3 | POTHAHI | PFT | 18:09 | 18:11 | 2min | 19 km |
| 4 | NADWAN | NDW | 18:17 | 18:19 | 2min | 24 km |
| 5 | TAREGNA | TEA | 18:26 | 18:28 | 2min | 30 km |
| 6 | NADAUJ | NDU | 18:36 | 18:38 | 2min | 37 km |
| 7 | JEHANABAD | JHD | 18:48 | 18:50 | 2min | 45 km |
| 8 | TEHTA | THA | 19:01 | 19:03 | 2min | 58 km |
| 9 | MAKHDUMPUR GAYA | MDE | 19:10 | 19:12 | 2min | 62 km |
| 10 | BELA | BELA | 19:22 | 19:24 | 2min | 73 km |
| 11 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 20:15 | 20:20 | 5min | 92 km |
| 12 | KASTHA | KSTA | 20:34 | 20:36 | 2min | 101 km |
| 13 | PARAIYA | PRY | 20:43 | 20:45 | 2min | 108 km |
| 14 | GURARU | GRRU | 20:52 | 20:54 | 2min | 114 km |
| 15 | ISMAILPUR | IMGE | 21:01 | 21:03 | 2min | 121 km |
| 16 | RAFIGANJ | RFJ | 21:11 | 21:13 | 2min | 130 km |
| 17 | JAKHIM | JHN | 21:23 | 21:25 | 2min | 141 km |
| 18 | BAGHOI KUSA | BHKH | 21:32 | 21:34 | 2min | 147 km |
| 19 | PHESAR | PES | 21:40 | 21:42 | 2min | 152 km |
| 20 | ANUGRAHA NARAYAN ROAD | AUBR | 21:50 | 21:52 | 2min | 161 km |
| 21 | SON NAGAR | SEB | 22:01 | 22:03 | 2min | 172 km |
| 22 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 22:12 | 22:14 | 2min | 177 km |
| 23 | SASARAM | SSM | 22:27 | 22:29 | 2min | 195 km |
| 24 | KUDRA | KTQ | 22:47 | 22:49 | 2min | 221 km |
| 25 | BHABUA ROAD | BBU | 23:55 | 23:55 | — | 243 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 13243 INTERCITY 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 13243 INTERCITY EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 13243 at PATNA JN, BHABUA ROAD 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 13243 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 13243 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 13243?
INTERCITY EXP offers CC class.