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05009 • GORAKHPUR JN to LAL KUAN

05009 GKP LKU SPECIAL Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 05009 GKP LKU SPECIAL online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

GKP GORAKHPUR JN 17:05
14h 55m
LKU LAL KUAN 08:00
18 Coaches
Runs: Fri
05009 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
OCV 1
OCV
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
A1 4
AC 2 Tier
A2 5
AC 2 Tier
H1 6
AC First Class
B1 7
AC 3 Tier
B2 8
AC 3 Tier
B3 9
AC 3 Tier
B4 10
AC 3 Tier
B5 11
AC 3 Tier
S1 12
Sleeper Class
S2 13
Sleeper Class
S3 14
Sleeper Class
GEN 15
Unreserved General Class
GEN 16
Unreserved General Class
SLRD 17
SLRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

05009 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
GORAKHPUR JN (GKP) -- 17:05 -- 0 km 1
BASTI (BST) 18:18 18:20 2h 0m 65 km 1
GONDA JN (GD) 20:00 20:10 10h 0m 154 km 1
SITAPUR (STP) 22:50 23:00 10h 0m 313 km 1
LAKHIMPUR (LMP) 00:03 00:05 2h 0m 359 km 2
GOLA GOKARANATH (GK) 00:35 00:37 2h 0m 394 km 2
MAILANI (MLN) 01:25 01:35 10h 0m 420 km 2
PURANPUR (PP) 02:25 02:27 2h 0m 452 km 2
PILIBHIT JN (PBE) 03:28 03:30 2h 0m 487 km 2
BHOJIPURA JN (BPR) 04:45 05:15 30h 0m 526 km 2
KICHHA (KHH) 06:03 06:05 2h 0m 573 km 2
LAL KUAN (LKU) 08:00 -- -- 591 km 2

What Is a Train Coach Position and Why Does It Matter?

A train coach position refers to the specific sequence of carriages (coaches) relative to the engine. For 05009 GKP LKU SPECIAL, knowing the coach position is crucial because Indian railway platforms are often long. By knowing if your coach (like B1, A1, or S1) is near the engine or at the rear, you can save yourself from a last-minute sprint across the platform when the train arrives.

Simple Steps to Check the Coach Position of 05009 Online?

Checking the coach layout for GKP LKU SPECIAL is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 05009 in the search bar.
  • Step 2: View the visual sequence map which shows the 23 coaches in order.
  • Step 3: Note the "Distance from Engine" to identify if you need to stand at the start, middle, or end of the platform.

Things to Consider While Checking Train Coach Position

While the coach sequence for 05009 is generally stable, always keep these three things in mind:

  • Engine Direction: Ensure you check if the engine is at the front (standard for this route).
  • Rake Sharing: Some trains share coaches with others, which might slightly alter the sequence.
  • Platform Indicators: Match the coach code (e.g., H1) with the digital overhead displays on the platform for 100% accuracy.

Common Questions

How many stops does GKP LKU SPECIAL 05009 have?
05009 GKP LKU SPECIAL makes 12 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from GORAKHPUR JN (GKP) and ends at LAL KUAN (LKU).
Is 05009 a daily train?
It runs on: Fri.