15008 LJN BCY EXPRESS Coach Position
15008 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
LJN BCY EXPRESS (15008) runs from LUCKNOW JN to VARANASI CITY in 13h 05m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 15008 LJN BCY EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 15008 LJN BCY EXPRESS — 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 LUCKNOW JN, VARANASI CITY and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 15008 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.
15008 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 15008 LJN BCY EXPRESS.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 15008 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 15008 LJN BCY EXPRESS halts, along the LUCKNOW JN → VARANASI CITY route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LJN | PF 1 | |
| 3 | LC | PF 2 | |
| 5 | BNZ | PF 1 | |
| 10 | BBK | PF 4 | |
| 14 | BUW | PF 2 | |
| 24 | GD | PF 2 | |
| 28 | MUR | PF 1 | |
| 30 | MSW | PF 2 | |
| 34 | BV | PF 2 | |
| 38 | BST | PF 3 | |
| 42 | KLD | PF 2 | |
| 43 | MHH | PF 1 | |
| 44 | SIPR | — | |
| 45 | SWA | PF 3 | |
| 46 | JTB | PF 1 | |
| 47 | DMG | PF 1 | |
| 48 | GKP | PF 3 | |
| 49 | GKC | PF 4 | |
| 52 | CC | PF 2 | |
| 53 | GB | PF 2 | |
| 55 | DEOS | PF 3 | |
| 58 | BTT | PF 4 | |
| 60 | SRU | PF 1 | |
| 61 | LRD | PF 1 | |
| 63 | BLTR | PF 1 | |
| 65 | KER | PF 2 | |
| 67 | IAA | PF 1 | |
| 68 | MAU | PF 1 | |
| 72 | DLR | PF 2 | |
| 73 | JKN | PF 2 | |
| 75 | SDT | PF 1 | |
| 77 | ARJ | PF 5 | |
| 81 | SRNT | PF 2 | |
| 82 | BCY | PF 5 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 15008 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 15008:
| 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 15008 LJN BCY EXPRESS, 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 | 15008 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | LJN BCY EXPRESS |
| From | LUCKNOW JN (LJN) |
| To | VARANASI CITY (BCY) |
| Departure | 23:10 |
| Arrival | 12:15 |
| Duration | 13h 05m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LUCKNOW JN | LJN | — | 23:10 | — | — |
| 2 | LUCKNOW CITY | LC | 23:26 | 23:28 | 2min | 6 km |
| 3 | BADSHAHNAGAR | BNZ | 23:45 | 23:48 | 3min | 12 km |
| 4 | BARABANKI JN | BBK | 00:20 | 00:22 | 2min | 37 km |
| 5 | BURHWAL | BUW | 00:46 | 00:48 | 2min | 64 km |
| 6 | GONDA JN | GD | 02:10 | 02:15 | 5min | 125 km |
| 7 | MANKAPUR JN | MUR | 02:39 | 02:41 | 2min | 153 km |
| 8 | MASKANWA | MSW | 02:55 | 02:57 | 2min | 167 km |
| 9 | BABHNAN | BV | 03:12 | 03:14 | 2min | 182 km |
| 10 | BASTI | BST | 03:40 | 03:43 | 3min | 214 km |
| 11 | KHALILABAD | KLD | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2min | 244 km |
| 12 | MAGHAR | MHH | 04:40 | 04:42 | 2min | 253 km |
| 13 | SIHAPAR | SIPR | 04:51 | 04:52 | 1min | 256 km |
| 14 | SAHJANWA | SWA | 04:59 | 05:01 | 2min | 261 km |
| 15 | JAGATBELA | JTB | 05:12 | 05:14 | 2min | 267 km |
| 16 | DOMINGARH | DMG | 05:26 | 05:28 | 2min | 275 km |
| 17 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | 05:55 | 06:15 | 20min | 279 km |
| 18 | GORAKHPUR CANT | GKC | 06:33 | 06:35 | 2min | 282 km |
| 19 | CHAURI CHAURA | CC | 07:00 | 07:02 | 2min | 298 km |
| 20 | GAURI BAZAR | GB | 07:15 | 07:17 | 2min | 313 km |
| 21 | DEORIA SADAR | DEOS | 07:35 | 07:40 | 5min | 328 km |
| 22 | BHATNI JN | BTT | 08:01 | 08:03 | 2min | 349 km |
| 23 | SALEMPUR JN | SRU | 08:20 | 08:22 | 2min | 359 km |
| 24 | LAR ROAD | LRD | 08:33 | 08:35 | 2min | 368 km |
| 25 | BELTHARA ROAD | BLTR | 08:58 | 09:00 | 2min | 381 km |
| 26 | KIRIHRAPUR | KER | 09:18 | 09:20 | 2min | 395 km |
| 27 | INDARA JN | IAA | 09:35 | 09:37 | 2min | 409 km |
| 28 | MAU JN | MAU | 09:50 | 09:55 | 5min | 417 km |
| 29 | DULLAHAPUR | DLR | 10:20 | 10:22 | 2min | 438 km |
| 30 | JAKHANIAN | JKN | 10:32 | 10:34 | 2min | 447 km |
| 31 | SADAT | SDT | 10:46 | 10:48 | 2min | 456 km |
| 32 | AUNRIHAR JN | ARJ | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2min | 475 km |
| 33 | SARNATH | SRNT | 11:45 | 11:47 | 2min | 501 km |
| 34 | VARANASI CITY | BCY | 12:15 | 12:15 | — | 506 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 15008 LJN BCY EXPRESS?
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 15008 LJN BCY EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 15008 at LUCKNOW JN, VARANASI CITY 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 15008 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 15008 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 15008?
LJN BCY EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.