15047 PURBANCHAL EXP Coach Position
15047 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PURBANCHAL EXP (15047) runs from KOLKATA CHITPUR to GORAKHPUR JN in 17h 20m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 15047 PURBANCHAL EXP Today
Find the coach position of 15047 PURBANCHAL 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 KOLKATA CHITPUR, GORAKHPUR JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 15047 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.
15047 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 15047 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 15047:
| 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 15047 PURBANCHAL 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 | 15047 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PURBANCHAL EXP |
| From | KOLKATA CHITPUR (KOAA) |
| To | GORAKHPUR JN (GKP) |
| Departure | 14:35 |
| Arrival | 07:55 |
| Duration | 17h 20m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA CHITPUR | KOAA | — | 14:35 | — | — |
| 2 | NAIHATI JN | NH | 15:18 | 15:20 | 2min | 34 km |
| 3 | BANDEL JN | BDC | 15:45 | 15:47 | 2min | 43 km |
| 4 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 16:47 | 16:49 | 2min | 110 km |
| 5 | PANAGARH | PAN | 17:22 | 17:23 | 1min | 158 km |
| 6 | DURGAPUR | DGR | 17:33 | 17:35 | 2min | 174 km |
| 7 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 18:00 | 18:10 | 10min | 216 km |
| 8 | CHITTARANJAN | CRJ | 18:32 | 18:34 | 2min | 241 km |
| 9 | MADHUPUR JN | MDP | 19:10 | 19:13 | 3min | 297 km |
| 10 | JASIDIH JN | JSME | 19:34 | 19:38 | 4min | 326 km |
| 11 | JHAJHA | JAJ | 20:55 | 21:00 | 5min | 370 km |
| 12 | BARAUNI JN | BJU | 23:15 | 23:25 | 10min | 463 km |
| 13 | SAMASTIPUR JN | SPJ | 00:10 | 00:15 | 5min | 514 km |
| 14 | MUZAFFARPUR JN | MFP | 01:25 | 01:30 | 5min | 566 km |
| 15 | HAJIPUR JN | HJP | 02:20 | 02:25 | 5min | 620 km |
| 16 | SONPUR JN | SEE | 02:33 | 02:35 | 2min | 625 km |
| 17 | CHHAPRA | CPR | 04:15 | 04:25 | 10min | 679 km |
| 18 | SIWAN JN | SV | 05:15 | 05:20 | 5min | 740 km |
| 19 | DEORIA SADAR | DEOS | 06:15 | 06:20 | 5min | 809 km |
| 20 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | 07:55 | 07:55 | — | 859 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 15047 PURBANCHAL 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 15047 PURBANCHAL EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 15047 at KOLKATA CHITPUR, GORAKHPUR JN 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 15047 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 15047 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 15047?
PURBANCHAL EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.