12971 train BDTS BVC SF EXP
12971 starts from BDTS (Bandra Terminus) at 19:10 and reaches BVC (Bhavnagar Terminus) at 08:05 covering a distance of 777 kms and 21 stations. 12971 is scheduled to run on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat at 19:10 from BDTS Bandra Terminus station to reach BVC Bhavnagar Terminus at 08:05.
Train 12971 BDTS BVC SF EXP
- Train Number: 12971 Name: BDTS BVC SF EXP (भावनगर एक्सप्रेस)
- Chart preparation time: same day at 09:12
- Type: SUF (SUPERFAST) covering 777 kms in 12 hours 55 mins
- Frequency: Runs 7 days Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
- Route: Bandra Terminus (BDTS) to Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC).
- Major Stops: BVI (Borivali), ST (Surat), BRC (Vadodara JN), ADI (Ahmedabad JN)
- Coaches: 1 First AC, 2 Second AC, 6 Third AC, 7 Sleeper Class
12971 chart preparation time
12971 chart preparation time today is 09:12 (09:12 AM) for the train starting from Bandra Terminus at 19:10.
Based on Indian Railways regulations, the First Reservation Chart for morning trains is typically prepared by 08:00 PM the previous evening. For all other departures, the first chart is finalized at least 8-10 hours before the scheduled start time.
The Second and Final Reservation Chart is prepared 30 minutes before the train departs from the charting station. Any last-minute changes or current bookings are reflected only in this final chart.
Train 12971 coach position seat map live
12971 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- LPR
- GEN
- H1
- A2
- A1
- B6
- B5
- B4
- B3
- B2
- B1
- S7
- S6
- S5
- S4
- S3
- S2
- S1
Train BDTS BVC SF EXP 12971 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | LPR | Luggage & Parcel |
| 3 | GEN | General |
| 4 | GEN | General |
| 5 | H1 | 1A First AC |
| 6 | A2 | 2A Second AC |
| 7 | A1 | 2A Second AC |
| 8 | B6 | 3A Third AC |
| 9 | B5 | 3A Third AC |
| 10 | B4 | 3A Third AC |
| 11 | B3 | 3A Third AC |
| 12 | B2 | 3A Third AC |
| 13 | B1 | 3A Third AC |
| 14 | S7 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 15 | S6 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 16 | S5 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 17 | S4 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 18 | S3 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 19 | S2 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 20 | S1 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 21 | GEN | General |
| 22 | GEN | General |
| 23 | LPR | Luggage & Parcel |
12971 coach composition and seat mapping is of 1 1A, 2 2A, 6 3A, 7 SL class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
12971 seat map images:




12971 coach position at station: coach position stays same across station as there are no engine direction reversal stations
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| BDTS (Bandra Terminus) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| ADH (Andheri) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| BVI (Borivali) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| VAPI (Vapi) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| BL (Valsad) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| NVS (Navsari) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| ST (Surat) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| BRC (Vadodara JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| ND (Nadiad JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| ADI (Ahmedabad JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| VG (Viramgam JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| SRGT (Surendranagar G) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| JVN (Jorawarnagar JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| LM (Limbdi) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| RUR (Ranpur) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| BTD (Botad JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| DLJ (Dhola JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| SGD (Songadh) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| SOJN (Sihor Gujarat) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| BVP (Bhavanagar Para) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
| BVC (Bhavnagar Terminus) | ENG LPR GEN GEN H1 A2 A1 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN LPR |
bdts bvc sf exp 12971 train live route map

12971 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDTS | 1 | 19:10 | 19:10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Bandra Terminus |
| ADH | 1 | 19:16 | 19:18 | 2 | 7 | 8 | Andheri |
| BVI | 1 | 19:38 | 19:43 | 5 | 19 | 8 | Borivali |
| VAPI | 1 | 21:32 | 21:34 | 2 | 157 | 1 | Vapi |
| BL | 1 | 21:58 | 22:00 | 2 | 183 | 2 | Valsad |
| NVS | 1 | 22:27 | 22:29 | 2 | 222 | 1 | Navsari |
| ST | 1 | 23:02 | 23:07 | 5 | 252 | 1 | Surat |
| BRC | 2 | 00:49 | 00:54 | 5 | 381 | 6 | Vadodara JN |
| ND | 2 | 01:43 | 01:45 | 2 | 434 | 2 | Nadiad JN |
| ADI | 2 | 02:35 | 02:40 | 5 | 479 | 1 | Ahmedabad JN |
| VG | 2 | 03:50 | 03:52 | 2 | 545 | 1 | Viramgam JN |
| SRGT | 2 | 04:57 | 04:58 | 1 | 611 | Surendranagar G | |
| JVN | 2 | 05:02 | 05:03 | 1 | 613 | Jorawarnagar JN | |
| LM | 2 | 05:26 | 05:27 | 1 | 637 | 1 | Limbdi |
| RUR | 2 | 05:47 | 05:48 | 1 | 664 | 1 | Ranpur |
| BTD | 2 | 06:08 | 06:10 | 2 | 686 | 2 | Botad JN |
| DLJ | 2 | 06:44 | 06:45 | 1 | 728 | 2 | Dhola JN |
| SGD | 2 | 07:04 | 07:06 | 2 | 750 | 1 | Songadh |
| SOJN | 2 | 07:12 | 07:13 | 1 | 757 | 1 | Sihor Gujarat |
| BVP | 2 | 07:30 | 07:31 | 1 | 775 | 2 | Bhavanagar Para |
| BVC | 2 | 08:05 | 08:05 | 0 | 777 | 1 | Bhavnagar Terminus |
bdts bvc sf exp 12971 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDTS | 3 | 19:10 | 19:10 | 0 |
| ADH | 8 | 19:16 | 19:18 | 2 |
| BVI | 8 | 19:38 | 19:43 | 5 |
| VAPI | 1 | 21:32 | 21:34 | 2 |
| BL | 2 | 21:58 | 22:00 | 2 |
| NVS | 1 | 22:27 | 22:29 | 2 |
| ST | 1 | 23:02 | 23:07 | 5 |
| BRC | 6 | 00:49 | 00:54 | 5 |
| ND | 2 | 01:43 | 01:45 | 2 |
| ADI | 1 | 02:35 | 02:40 | 5 |
| VG | 1 | 03:50 | 03:52 | 2 |
| SRGT | 04:57 | 04:58 | 1 | |
| JVN | 05:02 | 05:03 | 1 | |
| LM | 1 | 05:26 | 05:27 | 1 |
| RUR | 1 | 05:47 | 05:48 | 1 |
| BTD | 2 | 06:08 | 06:10 | 2 |
| DLJ | 2 | 06:44 | 06:45 | 1 |
| SGD | 1 | 07:04 | 07:06 | 2 |
| SOJN | 1 | 07:12 | 07:13 | 1 |
| BVP | 2 | 07:30 | 07:31 | 1 |
| BVC | 1 | 08:05 | 08:05 | 0 |