17688 MARATHWADA EXP Coach Position
17688 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MARATHWADA EXP (17688) runs from DHARMABAD to MANMAD JN in 09h 40m · classes: SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17688 MARATHWADA EXP Today
Find the coach position of 17688 MARATHWADA EXP — 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 DHARMABAD, MANMAD JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17688 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.
17688 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 17688 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 17688:
| 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 17688 MARATHWADA EXP, 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 | 17688 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MARATHWADA EXP |
| From | DHARMABAD (DAB) |
| To | MANMAD JN (MMR) |
| Departure | 04:00 |
| Arrival | 13:40 |
| Duration | 09h 40m |
| Classes | SL, EC |
| Type | COMPOSITE |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DHARMABAD | DAB | — | 04:00 | — | — |
| 2 | KARKHELI | KEK | 04:12 | 04:13 | 1min | 14 km |
| 3 | UMRI | UMRI | 04:24 | 04:25 | 1min | 30 km |
| 4 | MUDKHED | MUE | 04:58 | 05:00 | 2min | 50 km |
| 5 | HUZUR SAHIB NANDED | NED | 05:25 | 05:30 | 5min | 72 km |
| 6 | PURNA JN | PAU | 06:00 | 06:05 | 5min | 103 km |
| 7 | PARBHANI JN | PBN | 06:38 | 06:40 | 2min | 131 km |
| 8 | MANWATH ROAD | MVO | 06:57 | 06:58 | 1min | 159 km |
| 9 | SELU | SELU | 07:17 | 07:18 | 1min | 173 km |
| 10 | PARTUR | PTU | 07:44 | 07:45 | 1min | 201 km |
| 11 | RANJANI | RNE | 07:54 | 07:55 | 1min | 215 km |
| 12 | JALNA | J | 08:48 | 08:50 | 2min | 246 km |
| 13 | BADNAPUR | BDU | 09:09 | 09:10 | 1min | 265 km |
| 14 | MUKUNDWADI HALT | MKDD | 09:29 | 09:30 | 1min | 302 km |
| 15 | CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR | CPSN | 09:50 | 09:55 | 5min | 312 km |
| 16 | DAULATABAD | DLB | 10:07 | 10:08 | 1min | 321 km |
| 17 | POTUL | POZ | 10:16 | 10:17 | 1min | 331 km |
| 18 | LASUR | LSR | 10:30 | 10:31 | 1min | 343 km |
| 19 | PARSODA | PSD | 11:06 | 11:07 | 1min | 358 km |
| 20 | ROTEGAON | RGO | 11:31 | 11:32 | 1min | 371 km |
| 21 | NAGARSOL | NSL | 12:16 | 12:21 | 5min | 400 km |
| 22 | ANKAI | ANK | 12:44 | 12:45 | 1min | 409 km |
| 23 | MANMAD JN | MMR | 13:40 | 13:40 | — | 422 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17688 MARATHWADA EXP?
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 17688 MARATHWADA EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17688 at DHARMABAD, MANMAD 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 17688 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17688 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17688?
MARATHWADA EXP offers SL, EC classes.