18012 CKP HWH EXP Coach Position
18012 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
CKP HWH EXP (18012) runs from CHAKRADHARPUR to HOWRAH JN in 12h 00m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18012 CKP HWH EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18012 CKP HWH 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 CHAKRADHARPUR, HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18012 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.
18012 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18012 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 18012:
| 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 18012 CKP HWH 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 | 18012 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | CKP HWH EXP |
| From | CHAKRADHARPUR (CKP) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 17:35 |
| Arrival | 05:35 |
| Duration | 12h 00m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | — |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHAKRADHARPUR | CKP | — | 17:35 | — | — |
| 2 | BARABAMBO | BRM | 17:44 | 17:45 | 1min | 11 km |
| 3 | RAJKHARSAWAN JN | RKSN | 17:53 | 17:54 | 1min | 20 km |
| 4 | MAHALI MARUP | MMV | 18:02 | 18:03 | 1min | 28 km |
| 5 | SINI JN | SINI | 18:12 | 18:13 | 1min | 36 km |
| 6 | KANDRA | KND | 18:27 | 18:28 | 1min | 49 km |
| 7 | KUNKI | KZU | 18:34 | 18:35 | 1min | 53 km |
| 8 | MANIKUL | MIK | 18:44 | 18:45 | 1min | 58 km |
| 9 | CHANDIL JN | CNI | 19:15 | 19:20 | 5min | 62 km |
| 10 | NIMDIH | NIM | 19:34 | 19:35 | 1min | 71 km |
| 11 | BIRAMDIH | BRMD | 19:44 | 19:45 | 1min | 79 km |
| 12 | BARABHUM | BBM | 20:05 | 20:10 | 5min | 85 km |
| 13 | URMA | URMA | 20:19 | 20:20 | 1min | 94 km |
| 14 | KANTADIH | KTD | 20:34 | 20:35 | 1min | 102 km |
| 15 | TAMNA | TAO | 20:44 | 20:45 | 1min | 111 km |
| 16 | PURULIA JN | PRR | 21:00 | 21:05 | 5min | 118 km |
| 17 | KUSHTAUR | KSU | 21:19 | 21:20 | 1min | 135 km |
| 18 | ANARA | ANR | 21:39 | 21:40 | 1min | 144 km |
| 19 | GARHDHRUBESWAR | GRB | 21:49 | 21:50 | 1min | 151 km |
| 20 | ADRA JN | ADRA | 22:15 | 22:50 | 35min | 158 km |
| 21 | METYAL SOHAR | MYX | 23:01 | 23:02 | 1min | 166 km |
| 22 | INDRABIL | IBL | 23:10 | 23:11 | 1min | 172 km |
| 23 | SIRJAM | SRJM | 23:20 | 23:21 | 1min | 179 km |
| 24 | JHANTIPAHARI | JPH | 23:31 | 23:32 | 1min | 188 km |
| 25 | CHHATNA | CJN | 23:43 | 23:44 | 1min | 197 km |
| 26 | BANKURA | BQA | 00:01 | 00:03 | 2min | 211 km |
| 27 | ONDAGRAM | ODM | 00:20 | 00:21 | 1min | 227 km |
| 28 | BISHNUPUR | VSU | 00:31 | 00:36 | 5min | 241 km |
| 29 | GARHBETA | GBA | 00:59 | 01:00 | 1min | 266 km |
| 30 | CHANDRAKONA RD | CDGR | 01:11 | 01:12 | 1min | 278 km |
| 31 | SALBONI | SLB | 01:24 | 01:25 | 1min | 289 km |
| 32 | MIDNAPORE | MDN | 01:58 | 02:00 | 2min | 313 km |
| 33 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 02:20 | 02:25 | 5min | 326 km |
| 34 | PANSKURA | PKU | 03:03 | 03:05 | 2min | 371 km |
| 35 | MECHEDA | MCA | 03:18 | 03:20 | 2min | 382 km |
| 36 | BAGNAN | BZN | 03:34 | 03:35 | 1min | 395 km |
| 37 | ULUBARIA | ULB | 03:43 | 03:44 | 1min | 407 km |
| 38 | PHULESWAR | FLR | 03:47 | 03:48 | 1min | 409 km |
| 39 | BAURIA JN | BVA | 03:50 | 03:51 | 1min | 415 km |
| 40 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 05:35 | 05:35 | — | 441 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18012 CKP HWH 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 18012 CKP HWH EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18012 at CHAKRADHARPUR, HOWRAH 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 18012 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18012 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18012?
CKP HWH EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.