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12742 • PATNA JN to VASCO DA GAMA

12742 PNBE VSG EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 12742 PNBE VSG EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

PNBE PATNA JN 14:05
39h 40m
VSG VASCO DA GAMA 05:45
22 Coaches
Runs: Sat
12742 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLRD 1
SLRD
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
S10 4
Sleeper Class
S9 5
Sleeper Class
S8 6
Sleeper Class
S7 7
Sleeper Class
S6 8
Sleeper Class
S5 9
Sleeper Class
S4 10
Sleeper Class
S3 11
Sleeper Class
S2 12
Sleeper Class
S1 13
Sleeper Class
B2 14
AC 3 Tier
B1 15
AC 3 Tier
A2 16
AC 2 Tier
A1 17
AC 2 Tier
GEN 18
Unreserved General Class
GEN 19
Unreserved General Class
LPR 20
LPR
VP 21
VP
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

12742 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
PATNA JN (PNBE) -- 14:05 -- 0 km 1
ARA JN (ARA) 14:41 14:43 2h 0m 50 km 1
BUXAR (BXR) 15:24 15:26 2h 0m 118 km 1
DD UPADHYAYA JN (DDU) 17:33 17:40 7h 0m 212 km 1
PRAYAGRAJCHEOKI (PCOI) 20:00 20:02 2h 0m 356 km 1
SATNA (STA) 22:45 22:50 5h 0m 525 km 1
KATNI (KTE) 00:00 00:05 5h 0m 623 km 2
JABALPUR (JBP) 01:20 01:30 10h 0m 714 km 2
ITARSI JN (ET) 05:10 05:20 10h 0m 959 km 2
KHANDWA (KNW) 07:55 07:57 2h 0m 1143 km 2
BHUSAVAL JN (BSL) 09:50 09:55 5h 0m 1266 km 2
MANMAD JN (MMR) 12:23 12:25 2h 0m 1450 km 2
NASHIK ROAD (NK) 13:35 13:40 5h 0m 1523 km 2
KALYAN JN (KYN) 16:22 16:25 3h 0m 1657 km 2
PANVEL (PNVL) 17:05 17:10 5h 0m 1694 km 2
CHIPLUN (CHI) 21:10 21:12 2h 0m 1950 km 2
RATNAGIRI (RN) 22:30 22:35 5h 0m 2056 km 2
SAWANTWADI ROAD (SWV) 01:00 01:02 2h 0m 2280 km 3
THIVIM (THVM) 01:30 01:32 2h 0m 2326 km 3
MADGAON (MAO) 03:00 03:10 10h 0m 2390 km 3
VASCO DA GAMA (VSG) 05:45 -- -- 2418 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 12742 PNBE VSG 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 12742 Online?

Checking the coach layout for PNBE VSG EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 12742 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 12742 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 PNBE VSG EXP 12742 have?
12742 PNBE VSG EXP makes 21 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from PATNA JN (PNBE) and ends at VASCO DA GAMA (VSG).
Is 12742 a daily train?
It runs on: Sat.