Check Coach Position
The coach position of a train refers to the sequence number of train coaches from the engine. Tracking train coach positioning allows passengers to know their coach in advance and reduces last-minute hassle. Usually, it is difficult to navigate the long train while on the platform. Travellers often board the wrong coach due to this difficulty. That’s why, travellers must check the train coach position before leaving for the train. To make things easy, Zoop offers multiple functionalities including the coach position, for easy navigation across the platform and to save time.
Benefits of Checking the Train Coach Position?
Amidst the hassle of catching our trains, travellers almost miss their designated coach. To avoid any such situation, Zoop ensures to offer you a platform where you can check your train coach position on the railway station. This reduces the inconvenience of having to walk alongside many coaches potentially bothering other passengers as well.
When travellers receive their confirmation ticket, they are allotted new PNR numbers through which they can check out their PNR status and train coach position along with other information.
Classification of Coaches
Indian Railways offers multiple types of coaches, catering to different travel budgets and preferences. This variety is evident in trains like the luxurious Maharaja Express, the high-speed Rajdhani and Shatabdi, and the budget-friendly Garib Rath Express. However, the exact number of coaches can vary depending on the specific train.
- Saloon: The most premium and luxurious Luxury hotel room environment with a living room, two bedrooms with bath and a well-equipped kitchen.
- 1A AC First Class: It has eight cabins (including two coupes) in full AC first class coach and three cabins. This is one of the premium coaches available in any of the trains.
- 2A, AC Two tier: An ICF coach can carry 46 passengers and LHB capacity is 54 passengers.
- 3A, AC three tier: These coaches come with air-conditioned spaces comprising 72 berths.
- 3E (AC Three Tiers): This coach is primarily used in Garib Rath Express. It has a total capacity of carrying 78 passengers.
- EC (Executive Chair Class): These coach classes are equipped with spacious seats and legroom with 2+2 seating arrangements.
- SL (Sleeper Class): This coach is known as the most common coach in the Indian Railways with the capacity of carrying 72 passengers.
- UR/GS (Unreserved /General): These are the least expensive coaches with no guarantee of seats at usual times.
How to Check a Train Coach Position?
It is fairly easy to check a train coach position on Zoop. You simply have to access the Zoop website or enable messages through WhatsApp. Follow the instructions below to check the train coach position as per Indian Railway's timetable.
- Access the Zoop website and click on the “Coach Position” button
- Type your train name or number in the search box displayed.
- A new page will open displaying the coach position of the train enquired.
How to check on mobile/website
Those who cannot access the website can choose to check their train coach position through the Zoop mobile app. Download the Zoop mobile app from the Play Store.
- Log in to the mobile app with your credentials.
- Navigate through the app and click on Train “Coach Position”
- Type your train number and PNR number into the search box.
- The result page will display the coach position of the train.
Coach Indicators on Platforms
Another way to check out the coach position is through the check the coach indicators on the platforms. The indicators display the number of coaches and the estimated arrival of the train. However, for more information, travellers can check out the coach enquiry at platform counters for train coach position enquiry.
