20628 NCJ MS VB EXP Coach Position
20628 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
NCJ MS VB EXP (20628) runs from NAGERCOIL JN to CHENNAI EGMORE in 08h 45m · classes: CC, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20628 NCJ MS VB EXP Today
Find the coach position of 20628 NCJ MS VB 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 NAGERCOIL JN, CHENNAI EGMORE and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20628 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.
20628 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 20628 NCJ MS VB EXP.
Total 20 coaches. ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 20628 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 20628 NCJ MS VB EXP halts, along the NAGERCOIL JN → CHENNAI EGMORE route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCJ | PF 1 | |
| 10 | TEN | PF 3 | |
| 17 | CVP | PF 3 | |
| 25 | MDU | PF 5 | |
| 32 | DG | PF 2 | |
| 43 | TPJ | PF 8 | |
| 72 | VM | PF 5 | |
| 96 | TBM | PF 5 | |
| 110 | MS | PF 6 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 20628 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 20628:
| 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 20628 NCJ MS VB 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 | 20628 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | NCJ MS VB EXP |
| From | NAGERCOIL JN (NCJ) |
| To | CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) |
| Departure | 14:20 |
| Arrival | 23:05 |
| Duration | 08h 45m |
| Classes | CC, EC |
| Type | SHATABDI |
| Running Days | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAGERCOIL JN | NCJ | — | 14:20 | — | — |
| 2 | TIRUNELVELI | TEN | 15:13 | 15:15 | 2min | 74 km |
| 3 | KOVILPATTI | CVP | 16:03 | 16:05 | 2min | 139 km |
| 4 | MADURAI JN | MDU | 17:03 | 17:05 | 2min | 230 km |
| 5 | DINDIGUL JN | DG | 17:53 | 17:55 | 2min | 296 km |
| 6 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 18:55 | 19:00 | 5min | 391 km |
| 7 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 20:58 | 21:00 | 2min | 568 km |
| 8 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 22:28 | 22:30 | 2min | 702 km |
| 9 | CHENNAI EGMORE | MS | 23:05 | 23:05 | — | 727 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20628 NCJ MS VB 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 20628 NCJ MS VB EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20628 at NAGERCOIL JN, CHENNAI EGMORE 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 20628 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20628 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20628?
NCJ MS VB EXP offers CC, EC classes.