India is home to thousands of trains. Over millions travel by train every day for business, leisure, and other purposes. In case you arrive late at the platform and are unable to find your coach number, don't worry, we got you! Here are some quick tips to help you know the correct status and coach no of your train to avoid last minute hustle.
Check Coach Number On Ticket For Smooth Boarding
Coach S5, A1, M2 on your train ticket indicates the specific coach where you are assigned a seat. Follow this to find out where you are positioned in the coach. The coach number may vary depending on the class of travel such as
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Sleeper Class: S1, S2, S3 and so on
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Air-Conditioned Coach: A1, A2 and so on
Chair car: CC, D1 and so on
Executive Class: EC, E1, E2, and so on
General Coaches: GN, G1, G2, etc.
The next step will be finding your train and coach location.
Announcement, Digital Display Board On Platform
Announcements related to your train are usually made at most of the stations. If you miss hearing it by any chance, you may look for the information displayed on the digital boards at the platform. For example, coach S3 will stop near platform zone 2.
Apps & Websites
In case of unavailability of digital display boards, you can refer to the mobile applications to check your train's status and coach. Apps like 'Where is My Train' or websites such as 'IRCTC', 'RailYatri' helps you provide real-time updates.