22387 BLACKDIAMOND EX Coach Position
22387 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
BLACKDIAMOND EX (22387) runs from HOWRAH JN to DHANBAD JN in 05h 03m · classes: SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 22387 BLACKDIAMOND EX Today
Find the coach position of 22387 BLACKDIAMOND 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 HOWRAH JN, DHANBAD JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 22387 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.
22387 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 22387 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 22387:
| 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 22387 BLACKDIAMOND 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 | 22387 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | BLACKDIAMOND EX |
| From | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| To | DHANBAD JN (DHN) |
| Departure | 06:15 |
| Arrival | 11:18 |
| Duration | 05h 03m |
| Classes | SL, EC |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | — | 06:15 | — | — |
| 2 | SEORAPHULI | SHE | 06:38 | 06:39 | 1min | 23 km |
| 3 | BANDEL JN | BDC | 06:56 | 06:58 | 2min | 40 km |
| 4 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 07:48 | 07:50 | 2min | 107 km |
| 5 | MANKAR | MNAE | 08:22 | 08:23 | 1min | 145 km |
| 6 | PANAGARH | PAN | 08:32 | 08:34 | 2min | 155 km |
| 7 | DURGAPUR | DGR | 08:47 | 08:49 | 2min | 171 km |
| 8 | WARIA | OYR | 08:57 | 08:58 | 1min | 179 km |
| 9 | ANDAL JN | UDL | 09:03 | 09:04 | 1min | 187 km |
| 10 | RANIGANJ | RNG | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2min | 194 km |
| 11 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 09:31 | 09:34 | 3min | 213 km |
| 12 | SITARAMPUR | STN | 09:48 | 09:49 | 1min | 222 km |
| 13 | KULTI | ULT | 09:55 | 09:56 | 1min | 227 km |
| 14 | BARAKAR | BRR | 10:00 | 10:01 | 1min | 230 km |
| 15 | KUMARDUBI | KMME | 10:04 | 10:05 | 1min | 232 km |
| 16 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | 11:18 | 11:18 | — | 271 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 22387 BLACKDIAMOND 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 22387 BLACKDIAMOND EX arrive on?
Platform numbers for 22387 at HOWRAH JN, DHANBAD 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 22387 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 22387 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 22387?
BLACKDIAMOND EX offers SL, EC classes.