22878 ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA EXP Coach Position
22878 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA EXP (22878) runs from ERNAKULAM JN to HOWRAH JN in 38h 40m.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 22878 ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA EXP Today
Find the coach position of 22878 ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA 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 ERNAKULAM JN, HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 22878 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.
22878 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 22878 ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA EXP.
Total 19 coaches · 18 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 22878 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 22878 ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA EXP halts, along the ERNAKULAM JN → HOWRAH JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ERS | PF 3 | |
| 5 | AWY | PF 3 | |
| 16 | TCR | PF 2 | |
| 29 | PGT | PF 4 | |
| 36 | CBE | PF 3 | |
| 50 | ED | — | |
| 57 | SA | PF 5 | |
| 74 | JTJ | PF 4 | |
| 87 | KPD | PF 2 | |
| 108 | RU | PF 5 | |
| 136 | OGL | PF 1 | |
| 161 | BZA | PF 6 | |
| 184 | RJY | PF 3 | |
| 207 | DVD | PF 4 | |
| 215 | VZM | PF 4 | |
| 223 | CHE | PF 2 | |
| 232 | PSA | PF 4 | |
| 241 | BAM | PF 1 | |
| 266 | KUR | PF 2 | |
| 269 | BBS | PF 3 | |
| 277 | CTC | PF 2 | |
| 299 | BHC | PF 3 | |
| 309 | BLS | PF 3 | |
| 327 | KGP | PF 5 | |
| 361 | HWH | PF 14 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 22878 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 22878:
| 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 22878 ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA 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 | 22878 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA EXP |
| From | ERNAKULAM JN (ERS) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 23:25 |
| Arrival | 14:05 |
| Duration | 38h 40m |
| Classes | — |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Mon |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ERNAKULAM JN | ERS | — | 23:25 | — | — |
| 2 | ALUVA | AWY | 23:48 | 23:50 | 2min | 19 km |
| 3 | THRISSUR | TCR | 00:32 | 00:35 | 3min | 74 km |
| 4 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 01:57 | 02:00 | 3min | 149 km |
| 5 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 03:25 | 03:30 | 5min | 205 km |
| 6 | ERODE JN | ED | 05:10 | 05:15 | 5min | 305 km |
| 7 | SALEM JN | SA | 06:12 | 06:15 | 3min | 365 km |
| 8 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2min | 486 km |
| 9 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2min | 570 km |
| 10 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 11:05 | 11:10 | 5min | 695 km |
| 11 | ONGOLE | OGL | 14:59 | 15:00 | 1min | 933 km |
| 12 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 17:15 | 17:25 | 10min | 1072 km |
| 13 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 19:48 | 19:50 | 2min | 1221 km |
| 14 | DUVVADA | DVD | 23:00 | 23:02 | 2min | 1404 km |
| 15 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 00:10 | 00:20 | 10min | 1467 km |
| 16 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 01:13 | 01:15 | 2min | 1537 km |
| 17 | PALASA | PSA | 02:28 | 02:30 | 2min | 1610 km |
| 18 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 03:18 | 03:20 | 2min | 1684 km |
| 19 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 05:10 | 05:20 | 10min | 1831 km |
| 20 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 05:35 | 05:40 | 5min | 1850 km |
| 21 | CUTTACK | CTC | 06:29 | 06:34 | 5min | 1878 km |
| 22 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 08:40 | 08:42 | 2min | 1994 km |
| 23 | BALASORE | BLS | 09:16 | 09:18 | 2min | 2056 km |
| 24 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 11:03 | 11:08 | 5min | 2172 km |
| 25 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 13:25 | 13:25 | — | 2287 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 22878 ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA 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 22878 ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 22878 at ERNAKULAM JN, 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 22878 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 22878 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 22878?
ERS-HWH ANTYODAYA EXP.