13246 CAPITAL EXP Coach Position
13246 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
CAPITAL EXP (13246) runs from ARA to NEW JALPAIGURI in 15h 40m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 13246 CAPITAL EXP Today
Find the coach position of 13246 CAPITAL 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 ARA, NEW JALPAIGURI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 13246 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.
13246 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 13246 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 13246:
| 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 13246 CAPITAL 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 | 13246 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | CAPITAL EXP |
| From | ARA (ARA) |
| To | NEW JALPAIGURI (NJP) |
| Departure | 21:05 |
| Arrival | 12:45 |
| Duration | 15h 40m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Thu, Fri, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARA | ARA | — | 21:05 | — | — |
| 2 | DANAPUR | DNR | 21:38 | 21:43 | 5min | 39 km |
| 3 | PATNA JN | PNBE | 22:10 | 22:17 | 7min | 49 km |
| 4 | RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA | RJPB | 22:25 | 22:30 | 5min | 52 km |
| 5 | PATNA SAHEB | PNC | 22:40 | 22:42 | 2min | 60 km |
| 6 | BANKA GHAT | BKG | 22:50 | 22:52 | 2min | 66 km |
| 7 | FATUHA | FUT | 23:01 | 23:03 | 2min | 72 km |
| 8 | KHUSROPUR | KOO | 23:12 | 23:14 | 2min | 81 km |
| 9 | BAKHTIYARPUR JN | BKP | 23:33 | 23:35 | 2min | 96 km |
| 10 | BARH | BARH | 23:50 | 23:52 | 2min | 114 km |
| 11 | MOKAMEH JN | MKA | 00:23 | 00:25 | 2min | 139 km |
| 12 | HATHIDAH UPPER | HTZU | 00:45 | 00:46 | 1min | 148 km |
| 13 | RAJENDRA PUL | RJO | 00:58 | 01:00 | 2min | 150 km |
| 14 | SIMARIA | DKGS | 02:00 | 02:02 | 2min | 153 km |
| 15 | GARHARA | GHX | 02:07 | 02:08 | 1min | 157 km |
| 16 | NEW BARAUNI JN | NBJU | 02:30 | 02:35 | 5min | 160 km |
| 17 | BEGU SARAI | BGS | 02:51 | 02:53 | 2min | 174 km |
| 18 | LAKHMINIA | LKN | 03:08 | 03:10 | 2min | 191 km |
| 19 | KHAGARIA JN | KGG | 03:36 | 03:38 | 2min | 214 km |
| 20 | MANSI JN | MNE | 03:49 | 03:51 | 2min | 223 km |
| 21 | MAHES KHUNT | MSK | 04:01 | 04:03 | 2min | 233 km |
| 22 | NARAYANPUR | NNR | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2min | 257 km |
| 23 | THANA BIHPUR JN | THB | 04:38 | 04:40 | 2min | 265 km |
| 24 | NAUGACHIA | NNA | 04:54 | 04:56 | 2min | 281 km |
| 25 | KATAREAH | KTRH | 05:06 | 05:08 | 2min | 291 km |
| 26 | KURSELA | KUE | 05:24 | 05:26 | 2min | 298 km |
| 27 | KARAGOLA ROAD | CRR | 05:48 | 05:50 | 2min | 315 km |
| 28 | SEMAPUR | SMO | 06:06 | 06:08 | 2min | 326 km |
| 29 | KATIHAR JN | KIR | 06:50 | 07:00 | 10min | 338 km |
| 30 | LABHA | LAV | 07:35 | 07:37 | 2min | 361 km |
| 31 | KHURIAL | KWE | 07:58 | 08:00 | 2min | 373 km |
| 32 | AZAMNAGAR ROAD | AZR | 08:08 | 08:10 | 2min | 381 km |
| 33 | BARSOI JN | BOE | 08:23 | 08:25 | 2min | 394 km |
| 34 | SUDHANI | SUD | 08:35 | 08:37 | 2min | 406 km |
| 35 | TELTA | TETA | 08:48 | 08:50 | 2min | 415 km |
| 36 | DALKHOLA | DLK | 08:58 | 09:00 | 2min | 423 km |
| 37 | KISHANGANJ | KNE | 09:20 | 09:25 | 5min | 451 km |
| 38 | ALUABARI ROAD | AUB | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2min | 482 km |
| 39 | THAKURGANJ | TKG | 10:15 | 10:17 | 2min | 502 km |
| 40 | GALGALIA | GAGA | 10:25 | 10:26 | 1min | 514 km |
| 41 | BAGDOGRA | BORA | 11:13 | 11:15 | 2min | 548 km |
| 42 | SILIGURI JN | SGUJ | 11:30 | 11:35 | 5min | 558 km |
| 43 | NEW JALPAIGURI | NJP | 12:45 | 12:45 | — | 565 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 13246 CAPITAL 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 13246 CAPITAL EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 13246 at ARA, NEW JALPAIGURI 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 13246 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 13246 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 13246?
CAPITAL EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.