15022 GKP SHM EXPRESS Coach Position
15022 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GKP SHM EXPRESS (15022) runs from GORAKHPUR JN to KOLKATA SHALIMAR in 23h 05m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 15022 GKP SHM EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 15022 GKP SHM 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 GORAKHPUR JN, KOLKATA SHALIMAR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 15022 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.
15022 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 15022 GKP SHM EXPRESS.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 15022 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 15022 GKP SHM EXPRESS halts, along the GORAKHPUR JN → KOLKATA SHALIMAR route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GKP | PF 5 | |
| 8 | DEOS | PF 3 | |
| 11 | BTT | PF 4 | |
| 13 | SRU | PF 2 | |
| 16 | BLTR | PF 1 | |
| 21 | MAU | PF 1 | |
| 30 | ARJ | PF 5 | |
| 38 | JNU | PF 5 | |
| 48 | BSB | PF 8 | |
| 53 | DDU | PF 3 | |
| 71 | SSM | PF 3 | |
| 74 | DOS | PF 4 | |
| 77 | AUBR | PF 3 | |
| 89 | GAYA | PF 2 | |
| 103 | KQR | PF 3 | |
| 121 | GMO | PF 2 | |
| 125 | MHQ | PF 1 | |
| 129 | BJE | PF 2 | |
| 136 | PRR | PF 3 | |
| 150 | TATA | PF 4 | |
| 156 | GTS | PF 3 | |
| 170 | KGP | PF 6 | |
| 202 | SHM | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 15022 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 15022:
| 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 15022 GKP SHM 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 | 15022 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GKP SHM EXPRESS |
| From | GORAKHPUR JN (GKP) |
| To | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| Departure | 11:00 |
| Arrival | 10:05 |
| Duration | 23h 05m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | — | 11:00 | — | — |
| 2 | DEORIA SADAR | DEOS | 11:52 | 11:57 | 5min | 50 km |
| 3 | BHATNI JN | BTT | 12:20 | 12:22 | 2min | 71 km |
| 4 | SALEMPUR JN | SRU | 12:37 | 12:39 | 2min | 81 km |
| 5 | BELTHARA ROAD | BLTR | 12:58 | 13:00 | 2min | 104 km |
| 6 | MAU JN | MAU | 13:40 | 13:45 | 5min | 139 km |
| 7 | AUNRIHAR JN | ARJ | 14:48 | 14:50 | 2min | 196 km |
| 8 | JAUNPUR JN | JNU | 16:10 | 16:15 | 5min | 213 km |
| 9 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 17:35 | 17:45 | 10min | 231 km |
| 10 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 19:20 | 19:25 | 5min | 248 km |
| 11 | SASARAM | SSM | 20:30 | 20:32 | 2min | 348 km |
| 12 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 20:48 | 20:50 | 2min | 366 km |
| 13 | ANUGRAHA NARAYAN ROAD | AUBR | 21:03 | 21:05 | 2min | 384 km |
| 14 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 22:05 | 22:10 | 5min | 451 km |
| 15 | KODERMA | KQR | 23:23 | 23:25 | 2min | 527 km |
| 16 | NSC BOSE J GOMOH | GMO | 01:05 | 01:10 | 5min | 621 km |
| 17 | MAHUDA | MHQ | 01:34 | 01:35 | 1min | 641 km |
| 18 | BHOJUDIH JN | BJE | 02:08 | 02:10 | 2min | 664 km |
| 19 | PURULIA JN | PRR | 03:13 | 03:15 | 2min | 713 km |
| 20 | TATANAGAR JN | TATA | 05:02 | 05:10 | 8min | 803 km |
| 21 | GHATSILA | GTS | 06:15 | 06:16 | 1min | 839 km |
| 22 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 07:20 | 07:25 | 5min | 937 km |
| 23 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | 10:05 | 10:05 | — | 1050 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 15022 GKP SHM 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 15022 GKP SHM EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 15022 at GORAKHPUR JN, KOLKATA SHALIMAR 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 15022 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 15022 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 15022?
GKP SHM EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.