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12868 • PUDUCHERRY to HOWRAH JN

12868 PDY HWH SF EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 12868 PDY HWH SF EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

PDY PUDUCHERRY 14:15
33h 30m
HWH HOWRAH JN 23:45
23 Coaches
Runs: Wed
12868 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
H1 4
AC First Class
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
M1 11
AC 3 Tier Economy
M2 12
AC 3 Tier Economy
PC 13
Pantry Car
S1 14
Sleeper Class
S2 15
Sleeper Class
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

12868 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
PUDUCHERRY (PDY) -- 14:15 -- 0 km 1
VILLUPURAM JN (VM) 14:55 15:00 5h 0m 38 km 1
TIRUVANNAMALAI (TNM) 15:56 15:58 2h 0m 106 km 1
VELLORE CANT (VLR) 17:23 17:25 2h 0m 188 km 1
KATPADI JN (KPD) 17:45 17:50 5h 0m 198 km 1
TIRUPATI (TPTY) 19:30 19:35 5h 0m 303 km 1
RENIGUNTA JN (RU) 19:55 20:05 10h 0m 312 km 1
NELLORE (NLR) 21:48 21:50 2h 0m 434 km 1
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA) 02:20 02:30 10h 0m 688 km 2
RAJAHMUNDRY (RJY) 04:58 05:00 2h 0m 838 km 2
DUVVADA (DVD) 07:48 07:50 2h 0m 1021 km 2
VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) 08:25 08:45 20h 0m 1038 km 2
VIZIANAGRAM JN (VZM) 09:38 09:40 2h 0m 1099 km 2
KHURDA ROAD JN (KUR) 14:40 15:00 20h 0m 1462 km 2
BHUBANESWAR (BBS) 15:20 15:25 5h 0m 1481 km 2
BALESHWAR (BLS) 19:14 19:16 2h 0m 1686 km 2
KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) 20:58 21:03 5h 0m 1804 km 2
HOWRAH JN (HWH) 23:45 -- -- 1920 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 12868 PDY HWH SF 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 12868 Online?

Checking the coach layout for PDY HWH SF EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 12868 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 12868 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 PDY HWH SF EXP 12868 have?
12868 PDY HWH SF EXP makes 18 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from PUDUCHERRY (PDY) and ends at HOWRAH JN (HWH).
Is 12868 a daily train?
It runs on: Wed.