13426 ST MALDATOWN EX Coach Position
13426 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
ST MALDATOWN EX (13426) runs from SURAT to MALDA TOWN in 40h 10m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 13426 ST MALDATOWN EX Today
Find the coach position of 13426 ST MALDATOWN EX — 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 SURAT, MALDA TOWN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 13426 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.
13426 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 13426 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 13426:
| 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 13426 ST MALDATOWN EX, 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 | 13426 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | ST MALDATOWN EX |
| From | SURAT (ST) |
| To | MALDA TOWN (MLDT) |
| Departure | 14:20 |
| Arrival | 06:30 |
| Duration | 40h 10m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SURAT | ST | — | 14:20 | — | — |
| 2 | NANDURBAR | NDB | 16:25 | 16:30 | 5min | 161 km |
| 3 | AMALNER | AN | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2min | 256 km |
| 4 | JALGAON JN | JL | 19:10 | 19:15 | 5min | 311 km |
| 5 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 19:40 | 19:45 | 5min | 336 km |
| 6 | MALKAPUR | MKU | 20:30 | 20:32 | 2min | 386 km |
| 7 | AKOLA JN | AK | 21:40 | 21:43 | 3min | 475 km |
| 8 | BADNERA JN | BD | 22:58 | 23:00 | 2min | 554 km |
| 9 | WARDHA JN | WR | 00:13 | 00:15 | 2min | 649 km |
| 10 | NAGPUR | NGP | 02:05 | 02:10 | 5min | 728 km |
| 11 | GONDIA JN | G | 03:43 | 03:45 | 2min | 858 km |
| 12 | DURG | DURG | 06:00 | 06:05 | 5min | 993 km |
| 13 | RAIPUR JN | R | 06:40 | 06:45 | 5min | 1030 km |
| 14 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | 08:35 | 08:50 | 15min | 1141 km |
| 15 | RAIGARH | RIG | 10:41 | 10:43 | 2min | 1273 km |
| 16 | JHARSUGUDA JN | JSG | 12:35 | 12:40 | 5min | 1345 km |
| 17 | ROURKELA | ROU | 14:00 | 14:08 | 8min | 1446 km |
| 18 | BANO | BANO | 15:29 | 15:30 | 1min | 1520 km |
| 19 | RANCHI | RNC | 17:10 | 17:25 | 15min | 1620 km |
| 20 | MURI | MURI | 18:25 | 18:27 | 2min | 1685 km |
| 21 | BOKARO STEEL CITY | BKSC | 19:55 | 20:00 | 5min | 1737 km |
| 22 | CHANDRAPURA | CRP | 20:46 | 20:48 | 2min | 1752 km |
| 23 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | 22:10 | 22:15 | 5min | 1787 km |
| 24 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 23:22 | 23:32 | 10min | 1845 km |
| 25 | SIURI | SURI | 01:37 | 01:39 | 2min | 1958 km |
| 26 | RAMPUR HAT | RPH | 02:50 | 02:52 | 2min | 2005 km |
| 27 | PAKUR | PKR | 03:43 | 03:45 | 2min | 2058 km |
| 28 | NEW FARAKKA JN | NFK | 05:04 | 05:06 | 2min | 2092 km |
| 29 | MALDA TOWN | MLDT | 06:30 | 06:30 | — | 2126 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 13426 ST MALDATOWN EX?
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 13426 ST MALDATOWN EX arrive on?
Platform numbers for 13426 at SURAT, MALDA TOWN 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 13426 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 13426 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 13426?
ST MALDATOWN EX offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.