22971 BDTS PATNA SFAST Coach Position
22971 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
BDTS PATNA SFAST (22971) runs from MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS to PATNA JN in 30h 15m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 22971 BDTS PATNA SFAST Today
Find the coach position of 22971 BDTS PATNA SFAST — 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 MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS, PATNA JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 22971 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.
22971 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 22971 BDTS PATNA SFAST.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 22971 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 22971 BDTS PATNA SFAST halts, along the MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS → PATNA JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BDTS | PF 5 | |
| 10 | BVI | PF 8 | |
| 32 | VAPI | PF 3 | |
| 37 | BL | PF 2 | |
| 49 | BHET | PF 1 | |
| 60 | VYA | PF 2 | |
| 73 | NDB | PF 2 | |
| 94 | BSL | PF 5 | |
| 130 | ET | PF 6 | |
| 146 | NU | PF 1 | |
| 156 | JBP | PF 2 | |
| 167 | KTE | PF 2 | |
| 177 | STA | PF 3 | |
| 202 | PCOI | PF 2 | |
| 222 | DDU | PF 2 | |
| 274 | PNBE | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 22971 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 22971:
| 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 22971 BDTS PATNA SFAST, 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 | 22971 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | BDTS PATNA SFAST |
| From | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS) |
| To | PATNA JN (PNBE) |
| Departure | 19:25 |
| Arrival | 01:40 |
| Duration | 30h 15m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Mon |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS | BDTS | — | 19:25 | — | — |
| 2 | BORIVALI | BVI | 19:55 | 20:00 | 5min | 19 km |
| 3 | VAPI | VAPI | 21:35 | 21:40 | 5min | 159 km |
| 4 | VALSAD | BL | 22:00 | 22:05 | 5min | 183 km |
| 5 | BHESTAN | BHET | 22:53 | 22:58 | 5min | 243 km |
| 6 | VYARA | VYA | 00:01 | 00:02 | 1min | 303 km |
| 7 | NANDURBAR | NDB | 01:20 | 01:25 | 5min | 404 km |
| 8 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 04:15 | 04:20 | 5min | 579 km |
| 9 | ITARSI JN | ET | 09:25 | 09:35 | 10min | 886 km |
| 10 | NARSINGHPUR | NU | 11:33 | 11:35 | 2min | 1047 km |
| 11 | JABALPUR | JBP | 12:50 | 13:00 | 10min | 1131 km |
| 12 | KATNI | KTE | 14:15 | 14:20 | 5min | 1222 km |
| 13 | SATNA | STA | 15:45 | 15:50 | 5min | 1320 km |
| 14 | PRAYAGRAJ CHHEOKI JN | PCOI | 19:03 | 19:05 | 2min | 1489 km |
| 15 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 22:28 | 22:35 | 7min | 1633 km |
| 16 | PATNA JN | PNBE | 01:40 | 01:40 | — | 1845 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 22971 BDTS PATNA SFAST?
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 22971 BDTS PATNA SFAST arrive on?
Platform numbers for 22971 at MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS, PATNA 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 22971 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 22971 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 22971?
BDTS PATNA SFAST offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.