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12243 • MGR CHENNAI CTL to COIMBATORE JN

12243 MAS CBE SHATABDI Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 12243 MAS CBE SHATABDI online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

MAS MGR CHENNAI CTL 07:15
7h 0m
CBE COIMBATORE JN 14:15
14 Coaches
Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12243 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
CE2 2
AC Chair Car
CE1 3
AC Chair Car
C8 4
AC Chair Car
C7 5
AC Chair Car
C6 6
AC Chair Car
C5 7
AC Chair Car
C4 8
AC Chair Car
C3 9
AC Chair Car
C2 10
AC Chair Car
C1 11
AC Chair Car
E1 12
AC Executive Chair Car
LPR 13
LPR
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

12243 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) -- 07:15 -- 0 km 1
KATPADI JN (KPD) 08:43 08:45 2h 0m 130 km 1
JOLARPETTAI JN (JTJ) 09:53 09:55 2h 0m 214 km 1
SALEM JN (SA) 11:17 11:20 3h 0m 334 km 1
ERODE JN (ED) 12:15 12:20 5h 0m 396 km 1
TIRUPPUR (TUP) 13:03 13:05 2h 0m 446 km 1
COIMBATORE JN (CBE) 14:15 -- -- 497 km 1

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 12243 MAS CBE SHATABDI, 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 12243 Online?

Checking the coach layout for MAS CBE SHATABDI is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 12243 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 12243 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 MAS CBE SHATABDI 12243 have?
12243 MAS CBE SHATABDI makes 7 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) and ends at COIMBATORE JN (CBE).
Is 12243 a daily train?
It runs on: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.