03309 DHN DLI SPL Coach Position
03309 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
DHN DLI SPL (03309) runs from DHANBAD JN to OLD DELHI in 23h 05m · classes: 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 03309 DHN DLI SPL Today
Find the coach position of 03309 DHN DLI SPL — the order in which coaches like S1, S2, B1, B2, A1, M1, GEN, SLR are arranged in the rake from the engine — along with the platform number at DHANBAD JN, OLD DELHI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 03309 is published on the live chart approximately 4 hours before departure.
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Coach order is fixed by the rake; coach positions and platform numbers become accurate ~4 hrs before departure when Indian Railways prepares the chart.
03309 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 03309 DHN DLI SPL.
Total 20 coaches · 2 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 03309 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 03309 DHN DLI SPL halts, along the DHANBAD JN → OLD DELHI route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DHN | PF 2 | |
| 7 | GMO | PF 3 | |
| 10 | PNME | PF 3 | |
| 16 | HZD | PF 2 | |
| 25 | KQR | PF 4 | |
| 39 | GAYA | PF 1 | |
| 51 | AUBR | PF 2 | |
| 54 | DOS | PF 2 | |
| 57 | SSM | PF 2 | |
| 64 | BBU | PF 2 | |
| 75 | DDU | PF 5 | |
| 80 | BSB | — | |
| 102 | PRYJ | PF 8 | |
| 134 | GOY | PF 1 | |
| 162 | TDL | — | |
| 196 | DLI | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 03309 Coach Position
On the live chart, coaches are listed in order from engine → brake van. The first coach after the loco is usually SLR/EOG, followed by general (GEN), sleeper (S1–S11), 3AC (B1–B3), 2AC (A1–A2), 1AC (H1), pantry car (PC), and another SLR at the rear. Coach codes you'll see for 03309:
| Code | Class | Typical Position |
|---|---|---|
| H1, HA1 | 1AC — First AC | Near engine (premium, fewest coaches) |
| A1, A2, A3 | 2AC — Second AC Two-Tier | Front-middle of rake |
| B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 3AC — Third AC Three-Tier | Middle of rake |
| M1, M2 | 3E — 3AC Economy | Middle of rake (newer coaches) |
| S1, S2 … S11 | SL — Sleeper Class | Middle to rear of rake |
| C1, C2 … C8 | CC — AC Chair Car (Shatabdi/Vande Bharat/Tejas) | Most coaches in the rake |
| D1, D2 … D14 | 2S — Second Seating (Jan Shatabdi/Intercity) | Most coaches in the rake |
| E1, E2 | EC — Executive Chair Car | Centre of rake (premium chair) |
| GEN, GS, UR | 2S General — Unreserved | Either end (next to SLR) |
| SLR, EOG | Brake Van / Power Car (luggage + disabled berth) | Both ends of the rake |
| PC, RA | Pantry Car / Catering | Centre (where AC + sleeper meet) |
Tip: For 03309 DHN DLI SPL, check the live chart 4 hours before departure to see which platform side the engine will be — this tells you whether to walk towards the front or rear of the platform to reach your coach quickly.
Train Details
| Train Number | 03309 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | DHN DLI SPL |
| From | DHANBAD JN (DHN) |
| To | OLD DELHI (DLI) |
| Departure | 10:10 |
| Arrival | 09:15 |
| Duration | 23h 05m |
| Classes | 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Tue, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | — | 10:10 | — | — |
| 2 | NSC BOSE J GOMOH | GMO | 10:35 | 10:37 | 2min | 30 km |
| 3 | PARASNATH | PNME | 10:50 | 10:52 | 2min | 48 km |
| 4 | HAZARIBAGH ROAD | HZD | 11:12 | 11:14 | 2min | 75 km |
| 5 | KODERMA | KQR | 11:42 | 11:44 | 2min | 123 km |
| 6 | GAYA JN | GAYA | 13:30 | 13:35 | 5min | 199 km |
| 7 | ANUGRAHA NARAYAN ROAD | AUBR | 14:24 | 14:26 | 2min | 268 km |
| 8 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 14:40 | 14:42 | 2min | 284 km |
| 9 | SASARAM | SSM | 14:54 | 14:56 | 2min | 302 km |
| 10 | BHABUA ROAD | BBU | 15:35 | 15:37 | 2min | 350 km |
| 11 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 17:00 | 17:10 | 10min | 402 km |
| 12 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 18:05 | 18:15 | 10min | 419 km |
| 13 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 21:00 | 21:10 | 10min | 543 km |
| 14 | GOVINDPURI | GOY | 00:10 | 00:20 | 10min | 740 km |
| 15 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 05:15 | 05:25 | 10min | 967 km |
| 16 | OLD DELHI | DLI | 09:15 | 09:15 | — | 1171 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 03309 DHN DLI SPL?
Coach position (S1, B2, A1, M1…) is fixed by the rake composition and shown on the live chart from about 4 hours before departure. The chart view shows engine direction, coach order and platform position.
Which platform does 03309 DHN DLI SPL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 03309 at DHANBAD JN, OLD DELHI and intermediate stops are published along with the rake composition. The platform list above shows the latest platform number for every halt on this train's route. Platforms can change at short notice — always confirm on the station display board.
Does 03309 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 03309 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 03309?
DHN DLI SPL offers 3E, SL classes.