09420 TPJ ADI SPECIAL Coach Position
09420 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
TPJ ADI SPECIAL (09420) runs from TIRUCHIRAPPALLI to AHMEDABAD JN in 39h 30m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 09420 TPJ ADI SPECIAL Today
Find the coach position of 09420 TPJ ADI SPECIAL — 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 TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, AHMEDABAD JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 09420 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.
09420 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 09420 TPJ ADI SPECIAL.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 09420 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 09420 TPJ ADI SPECIAL halts, along the TIRUCHIRAPPALLI → AHMEDABAD JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TPJ | PF 5 | |
| 10 | TJ | PF 4 | |
| 15 | PML | — | |
| 19 | KMU | PF 1 | |
| 25 | MV | PF 3 | |
| 28 | VDL | PF 1 | |
| 29 | SY | PF 1 | |
| 32 | CDM | PF 1 | |
| 38 | CUPJ | PF 2 | |
| 46 | VM | PF 4 | |
| 60 | CGL | PF 2 | |
| 70 | TBM | PF 5 | |
| 84 | MS | PF 6 | |
| 92 | PER | PF 2 | |
| 117 | AJJ | PF 1 | |
| 128 | RU | PF 5 | |
| 143 | HX | PF 1 | |
| 156 | TU | PF 1 | |
| 166 | GTL | PF 5 | |
| 172 | AD | — | |
| 177 | MALM | PF 1 | |
| 181 | RC | PF 1 | |
| 194 | WADI | PF 2 | |
| 198 | KLBG | PF 2 | |
| 212 | SUR | PF 4 | |
| 246 | PUNE | PF 1 | |
| 277 | KYN | — | |
| 287 | BSR | PF 6 | |
| 304 | VAPI | PF 1 | |
| 309 | BL | PF 2 | |
| 323 | ST | PF 1 | |
| 347 | BRC | PF 4 | |
| 368 | ADI | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 09420 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 09420:
| 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 09420 TPJ ADI SPECIAL, 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 | 09420 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | TPJ ADI SPECIAL |
| From | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI (TPJ) |
| To | AHMEDABAD JN (ADI) |
| Departure | 05:45 |
| Arrival | 21:15 |
| Duration | 39h 30m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | — | 05:45 | — | — |
| 2 | THANJAVUR | TJ | 06:38 | 06:40 | 2min | 50 km |
| 3 | PAPANASAM | PML | 06:59 | 07:00 | 1min | 75 km |
| 4 | KUMBAKONAM | KMU | 07:12 | 07:14 | 2min | 90 km |
| 5 | MAYILADUTURAI JN | MV | 07:44 | 07:46 | 2min | 121 km |
| 6 | VAITHISVARAN KOIL | VDL | 08:03 | 08:04 | 1min | 135 km |
| 7 | SIRKAZHI | SY | 08:11 | 08:12 | 1min | 141 km |
| 8 | CHIDAMBARAM | CDM | 08:28 | 08:30 | 2min | 158 km |
| 9 | CUDDALORE PORT | CUPJ | 08:57 | 08:58 | 1min | 196 km |
| 10 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 11:00 | 11:05 | 5min | 243 km |
| 11 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 12:28 | 12:30 | 2min | 345 km |
| 12 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 13:23 | 13:25 | 2min | 376 km |
| 13 | CHENNAI EGMORE | MS | 14:30 | 14:45 | 15min | 401 km |
| 14 | PERAMBUR | PER | 15:28 | 15:30 | 2min | 412 km |
| 15 | ARAKKONAM | AJJ | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2min | 475 km |
| 16 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 18:05 | 18:15 | 10min | 548 km |
| 17 | CUDDAPAH - KADAPA | HX | 19:58 | 20:00 | 2min | 673 km |
| 18 | TADIPATRI | TU | 21:28 | 21:30 | 2min | 781 km |
| 19 | GUNTAKAL JN | GTL | 23:15 | 23:20 | 5min | 857 km |
| 20 | ADONI | AD | 00:08 | 00:10 | 2min | 909 km |
| 21 | MANTRALAYAM ROAD | MALM | 00:38 | 00:40 | 2min | 950 km |
| 22 | RAICHUR | RC | 01:18 | 01:20 | 2min | 978 km |
| 23 | WADI | WADI | 03:20 | 03:25 | 5min | 1086 km |
| 24 | KALABURAGI JUNCTION | KLBG | 03:57 | 04:00 | 3min | 1122 km |
| 25 | SOLAPUR JN | SUR | 06:35 | 06:40 | 5min | 1235 km |
| 26 | PUNE JN | PUNE | 11:00 | 11:05 | 5min | 1499 km |
| 27 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 13:22 | 13:25 | 3min | 1637 km |
| 28 | VASAI ROAD | BSR | 14:30 | 14:35 | 5min | 1689 km |
| 29 | VAPI | VAPI | 15:43 | 15:45 | 2min | 1812 km |
| 30 | VALSAD | BL | 16:05 | 16:07 | 2min | 1836 km |
| 31 | SURAT | ST | 16:53 | 16:55 | 2min | 1904 km |
| 32 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 18:33 | 18:38 | 5min | 2033 km |
| 33 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 21:15 | 21:15 | — | 2133 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 09420 TPJ ADI SPECIAL?
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 09420 TPJ ADI SPECIAL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 09420 at TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, AHMEDABAD JN 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 09420 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 09420 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 09420?
TPJ ADI SPECIAL offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.