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12663 • HOWRAH JN to TIRUCHCHIRAPALI

12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

HWH HOWRAH JN 17:35
33h 15m
TPJ TIRUCHCHIRAPALI 02:50
23 Coaches
Runs: Thu, Sun
12663 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
HA1 4
AC First Class + AC 2 Tier
A1 5
AC 2 Tier
A2 6
AC 2 Tier
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
M1 12
AC 3 Tier Economy
S1 13
Sleeper Class
S2 14
Sleeper Class
PC 15
Pantry Car
S3 16
Sleeper Class
S4 17
Sleeper Class
S5 18
Sleeper Class
S6 19
Sleeper Class
GEN 20
Unreserved General Class
GEN 21
Unreserved General Class
SLRD 22
SLRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

12663 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
HOWRAH JN (HWH) -- 17:35 -- 0 km 1
KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) 19:15 19:20 5h 0m 116 km 1
BALESHWAR (BLS) 20:43 20:45 2h 0m 234 km 1
BHADRAK (BHC) 21:35 21:37 2h 0m 296 km 1
CUTTACK (CTC) 23:25 23:30 5h 0m 412 km 1
BHUBANESWAR (BBS) 23:58 00:03 5h 0m 439 km 2
KHURDA ROAD JN (KUR) 00:20 00:30 10h 0m 458 km 2
BRAHMAPUR (BAM) 02:08 02:10 2h 0m 605 km 2
VIZIANAGRAM JN (VZM) 05:43 05:45 2h 0m 821 km 2
VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) 07:00 07:20 20h 0m 882 km 2
RAJAHMUNDRY (RJY) 10:13 10:15 2h 0m 1083 km 2
ELURU (EE) 11:39 11:40 1h 0m 1172 km 2
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA) 13:00 13:10 10h 0m 1232 km 2
ONGOLE (OGL) 15:28 15:30 2h 0m 1370 km 2
NELLORE (NLR) 17:04 17:05 1h 0m 1486 km 2
CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) 20:40 21:00 20h 0m 1666 km 2
TAMBARAM (TBM) 21:33 21:35 2h 0m 1691 km 2
CHENGALPATTU JN (CGL) 22:03 22:05 2h 0m 1722 km 2
MELMARUVATTUR (MLMR) 22:28 22:30 2h 0m 1757 km 2
VILLUPURAM JN (VM) 23:50 23:52 2h 0m 1825 km 2
VRIDHACHALAM JN (VRI) 00:34 00:36 2h 0m 1879 km 3
ARIYALUR (ALU) 01:10 01:11 1h 0m 1932 km 3
SRIRANGAM (SRGM) 01:52 01:54 2h 0m 1990 km 3
TIRUCHCHIRAPALI (TPJ) 02:50 -- -- 2002 km 3

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 12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP, 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 12663 Online?

Checking the coach layout for HWH TPJ SUF EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 12663 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 12663 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 HWH TPJ SUF EXP 12663 have?
12663 HWH TPJ SUF EXP makes 24 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from HOWRAH JN (HWH) and ends at TIRUCHCHIRAPALI (TPJ).
Is 12663 a daily train?
It runs on: Thu, Sun.