If you want to get the coach position and seat layout of a particular train, simply enter the train number or name of the desired train and press the "Get Coach Position" button. By doing so, the train coach position will be displayed on your device screen, and it will be arranged subsequent to the engine according to the order. Passengers need to select their coach to get the seat layout of that coach.
Knowing the train coach position is important for a smoother travel experience. It helps passengers find their seats quickly, making boarding faster and less confusing. This is especially useful during peak hours, as it reduces crowding on the platform. For people with disabilities or heavy luggage, knowing where their coach is makes it easier to get on the train. In emergencies, being aware of coach positions helps with quick evacuation and better management of the situation. Overall, knowing the coach position makes traveling by train more organized and less stressful.
The coach position and seat layout shown on the Indian Train are usually accurate. However, in rare cases, it might be different. Most of the time, the coach positions are decided at the train's starting station. Sometimes, Indian Railways might attach extra coaches at intermediate stations. This task is done by the carriage and wagon staff at those stations. The staff at these stations update the new coach positions and inform the next station master. The station master updates the display screens with the new coach position. It's always a good idea to double-check the coach position and seat layout before boarding, just in case there have been any changes.
During the peak of the season, the railway adds additional coaches to some trains to handle the rush. These coaches are added either next to the engine or at the end of the coaches. Therefore, it is always advisable to arrive at the station before an hour so that one can enquire about their train coach position either on the blackboard, which is there on almost every platform where long-distance trains halt, or display screens at your train arrival platform, or from the coolies who are present at the platforms on a regular basis.
Train coaches of most of the trains are usually interlinked, and you can get through whichever coach you want, but for some coaches (especially in 1A and EC), passengers are not allowed to enter. Generally, a pantry car is placed in between trains so that it will be easily accessible from all coaches. Although passengers are not allowed to enter the pantry car, they can ask for whatever they want by standing outside the door.