12304 • NEW DELHI to HOWRAH JN

12304 POORVA EXPRESS Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 12304 POORVA EXPRESS online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

12304 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front

ENGINE

LPR 1

LPR

GEN 2

Unreserved General Class

GEN 3

Unreserved General Class

B5 4

AC 3 Tier

B4 5

AC 3 Tier

B3 6

AC 3 Tier

B2 7

AC 3 Tier

B1 8

AC 3 Tier

A2 9

AC 2 Tier

A1 10

AC 2 Tier

HA1 11

AC First Class + AC 2 Tier

PC 12

Pantry Car

S7 13

Sleeper Class

S6 14

Sleeper Class

S5 15

Sleeper Class

S4 16

Sleeper Class

S3 17

Sleeper Class

S2 18

Sleeper Class

S1 19

Sleeper Class

GEN 20

Unreserved General Class

GEN 21

Unreserved General Class

SLRD 22

SLRD

VP 23

Engine

AC 1A

AC 2A

AC 3A

AC 3E

Executive CC

Chair Car

Sleeper

General

SLR

Generator

Pantry

Vistadome

Parcel

Special

Other

12304 Time Table

Station	Arr.	Dep.	Halt	Dist.	Day
NEW DELHI (NDLS)	--	17:40	--	0 km	1
ALIGARH JN (ALJN)	19:13	19:15	2h 0m	132 km	1
TUNDLA JN (TDL)	20:13	20:15	2h 0m	210 km	1
ETAWAH JN (ETW)	21:08	21:10	2h 0m	302 km	1
KANPUR CENTRAL (CNB)	22:55	23:05	10h 0m	441 km	1
PRAYAGRAJ JN. (PRYJ)	01:15	01:20	5h 0m	636 km	2
DD UPADHYAYA JN (DDU)	03:38	03:45	7h 0m	788 km	2
BUXAR (BXR)	05:03	05:05	2h 0m	882 km	2
ARA JN (ARA)	05:45	05:50	5h 0m	951 km	2
DANAPUR (DNR)	06:22	06:24	2h 0m	990 km	2
PATNA JN (PNBE)	06:48	06:55	7h 0m	1000 km	2
BAKHTIYARPUR JN (BKP)	07:34	07:36	2h 0m	1046 km	2
BARH (BARH)	07:49	07:51	2h 0m	1064 km	2
MOKAMEH JN (MKA)	08:10	08:12	2h 0m	1089 km	2
KIUL JN (KIUL)	09:08	09:10	2h 0m	1123 km	2
JAMUI (JMU)	09:39	09:41	2h 0m	1151 km	2
JHAJHA (JAJ)	10:55	11:00	5h 0m	1177 km	2
JASIDIH JN (JSME)	11:31	11:35	4h 0m	1221 km	2
MADHUPUR JN (MDP)	11:55	11:57	2h 0m	1250 km	2
JAMTARA (JMT)	12:27	12:29	2h 0m	1292 km	2
CHITTARANJAN (CRJ)	12:40	12:42	2h 0m	1307 km	2
ASANSOL JN (ASN)	13:16	13:26	10h 0m	1332 km	2
DURGAPUR (DGR)	13:54	13:56	2h 0m	1374 km	2
BARDDHAMAN JN (BWN)	15:03	15:05	2h 0m	1437 km	2
HOWRAH JN (HWH)	17:00	--	--	1531 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 12304 POORVA EXPRESS, 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 12304 Online?

Checking the coach layout for POORVA EXPRESS is easy with CoachMitra:

Step 1: Enter the train number 12304 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 12304 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 POORVA EXPRESS 12304 have?

12304 POORVA EXPRESS makes 25 scheduled station stops.

What’s the origin and destination station?

Starts from NEW DELHI (NDLS) and ends at HOWRAH JN (HWH).

Is 12304 a daily train?

It runs on: Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.

12304 POORVA EXPRESS Coach Position

12304 Time Table

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

Simple Steps to Check the Coach Position of 12304 Online?

Things to Consider While Checking Train Coach Position

Common Questions

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