22538 KUSHINAGAR EXP Coach Position
22538 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
KUSHINAGAR EXP (22538) runs from LOKMANYA TILAK TERM to GORAKHPUR JN in 30h 35m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 22538 KUSHINAGAR EXP Today
Find the coach position of 22538 KUSHINAGAR 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 LOKMANYA TILAK TERM, GORAKHPUR JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 22538 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.
22538 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 22538 KUSHINAGAR EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 22538 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 22538 KUSHINAGAR EXP halts, along the LOKMANYA TILAK TERM → GORAKHPUR JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LTT | — | |
| 9 | TNA | PF 7 | |
| 14 | KYN | PF 4 | |
| 34 | DVL | PF 1 | |
| 35 | NK | PF 2 | |
| 43 | MMR | PF 1 | |
| 47 | NGN | PF 3 | |
| 51 | CSN | PF 2 | |
| 56 | PC | PF 3 | |
| 61 | JL | PF 3 | |
| 63 | BSL | PF 6 | |
| 68 | RV | PF 1 | |
| 70 | BAU | PF 2 | |
| 73 | NPNR | PF 1 | |
| 80 | KNW | PF 4 | |
| 88 | KKN | PF 1 | |
| 91 | HD | PF 2 | |
| 93 | TBN | PF 2 | |
| 99 | ET | PF 1 | |
| 101 | NDPM | PF 1 | |
| 107 | MDDP | PF 2 | |
| 109 | RKMP | PF 3 | |
| 110 | BPL | PF 3 | |
| 117 | BHS | PF 1 | |
| 122 | BAQ | PF 1 | |
| 128 | BINA | PF 4 | |
| 135 | LAR | PF 3 | |
| 143 | BAB | PF 2 | |
| 146 | VGLJ | PF 5 | |
| 155 | AIT | PF 2 | |
| 157 | ORAI | PF 1 | |
| 161 | KPI | PF 1 | |
| 163 | PHN | PF 1 | |
| 174 | CNB | PF 7 | |
| 177 | ON | PF 3 | |
| 186 | ASH | PF 1 | |
| 189 | BNZ | PF 1 | |
| 194 | BBK | PF 4 | |
| 208 | GD | PF 2 | |
| 212 | MUR | PF 3 | |
| 214 | MSW | PF 2 | |
| 218 | BV | PF 2 | |
| 222 | BST | PF 3 | |
| 226 | KLD | PF 2 | |
| 232 | GKP | PF 5 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 22538 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 22538:
| 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 22538 KUSHINAGAR 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 | 22538 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | KUSHINAGAR EXP |
| From | LOKMANYA TILAK TERM (LTT) |
| To | GORAKHPUR JN (GKP) |
| Departure | 00:35 |
| Arrival | 07:10 |
| Duration | 30h 35m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOKMANYA TILAK TERM | LTT | — | 00:35 | — | — |
| 2 | THANE | TNA | 00:57 | 01:00 | 3min | 18 km |
| 3 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 01:17 | 01:20 | 3min | 38 km |
| 4 | DEVLALI | DVL | 03:45 | 03:46 | 1min | 165 km |
| 5 | NASIK ROAD | NK | 03:55 | 04:00 | 5min | 172 km |
| 6 | MANMAD JN | MMR | 04:55 | 05:00 | 5min | 245 km |
| 7 | NANDGAON | NGN | 05:24 | 05:25 | 1min | 270 km |
| 8 | CHALISGAON JN | CSN | 06:05 | 06:07 | 2min | 312 km |
| 9 | PACHORA JN | PC | 06:33 | 06:35 | 2min | 357 km |
| 10 | JALGAON JN | JL | 07:18 | 07:20 | 2min | 405 km |
| 11 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 07:50 | 07:55 | 5min | 429 km |
| 12 | RAVER | RV | 08:25 | 08:27 | 2min | 463 km |
| 13 | BURHANPUR | BAU | 08:40 | 08:42 | 2min | 483 km |
| 14 | NEPANAGAR | NPNR | 09:10 | 09:11 | 1min | 510 km |
| 15 | KHANDWA | KNW | 10:12 | 10:15 | 3min | 552 km |
| 16 | KHIRKIYA | KKN | 11:00 | 11:02 | 2min | 628 km |
| 17 | HARDA | HD | 11:23 | 11:25 | 2min | 660 km |
| 18 | TIMARNI | TBN | 11:34 | 11:36 | 2min | 674 km |
| 19 | ITARSI JN | ET | 12:40 | 12:50 | 10min | 736 km |
| 20 | NARMADAPURAM | NDPM | 13:07 | 13:09 | 2min | 753 km |
| 21 | MANDIDEEP | MDDP | 13:58 | 14:00 | 2min | 812 km |
| 22 | RANI KAMLAPATI | RKMP | 14:28 | 14:30 | 2min | 828 km |
| 23 | BHOPAL JN | BPL | 14:45 | 14:50 | 5min | 834 km |
| 24 | VIDISHA | BHS | 15:25 | 15:27 | 2min | 887 km |
| 25 | GANJ BASODA | BAQ | 16:10 | 16:12 | 2min | 927 km |
| 26 | BINA JN | BINA | 17:15 | 17:20 | 5min | 972 km |
| 27 | LALITPUR | LAR | 17:59 | 18:01 | 2min | 1035 km |
| 28 | BABINA | BAB | 18:39 | 18:40 | 1min | 1100 km |
| 29 | VEERANGANA LAXMIBAI JHANSI | VGLJ | 19:15 | 19:23 | 8min | 1125 km |
| 30 | AIT | AIT | 20:34 | 20:36 | 2min | 1214 km |
| 31 | ORAI | ORAI | 20:55 | 20:57 | 2min | 1239 km |
| 32 | KALPI | KPI | 21:22 | 21:24 | 2min | 1272 km |
| 33 | POKHRAYAN | PHN | 21:38 | 21:40 | 2min | 1286 km |
| 34 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 00:05 | 00:15 | 10min | 1346 km |
| 35 | UNNAO JN | ON | 00:41 | 00:43 | 2min | 1363 km |
| 36 | AISHBAGH | ASH | 01:42 | 01:52 | 10min | 1419 km |
| 37 | BADSHAHNAGAR | BNZ | 02:12 | 02:15 | 3min | 1428 km |
| 38 | BARABANKI JN | BBK | 02:45 | 02:47 | 2min | 1452 km |
| 39 | GONDA JN | GD | 03:57 | 04:02 | 5min | 1541 km |
| 40 | MANKAPUR JN | MUR | 04:26 | 04:28 | 2min | 1569 km |
| 41 | MASKANWA | MSW | 04:42 | 04:44 | 2min | 1583 km |
| 42 | BABHNAN | BV | 04:59 | 05:01 | 2min | 1599 km |
| 43 | BASTI | BST | 05:28 | 05:31 | 3min | 1630 km |
| 44 | KHALILABAD | KLD | 05:52 | 05:54 | 2min | 1659 km |
| 45 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | 07:10 | 07:10 | — | 1693 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 22538 KUSHINAGAR 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 22538 KUSHINAGAR EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 22538 at LOKMANYA TILAK TERM, 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 22538 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 22538 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 22538?
KUSHINAGAR EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.