20678 MAS VANDEBHARAT Coach Position
20678 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MAS VANDEBHARAT (20678) runs from NARASAPUR to MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL in 08h 55m · classes: CC, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20678 MAS VANDEBHARAT Today
Find the coach position of 20678 MAS VANDEBHARAT — 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 NARASAPUR, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20678 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.
20678 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 20678 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 20678:
| 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 20678 MAS VANDEBHARAT, 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 | 20678 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MAS VANDEBHARAT |
| From | NARASAPUR (NS) |
| To | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| Departure | 14:50 |
| Arrival | 23:45 |
| Duration | 08h 55m |
| Classes | CC, EC |
| Type | SHATABDI |
| Running Days | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NARASAPUR | NS | — | 14:50 | — | — |
| 2 | BHIMAVARAM TOWN | BVRT | 15:19 | 15:20 | 1min | 30 km |
| 3 | GUDIVADA JN | GDV | 16:04 | 16:05 | 1min | 93 km |
| 4 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 16:50 | 16:55 | 5min | 139 km |
| 5 | TENALI JN | TEL | 17:19 | 17:20 | 1min | 171 km |
| 6 | ONGOLE | OGL | 18:29 | 18:30 | 1min | 278 km |
| 7 | NELLORE | NLR | 19:39 | 19:40 | 1min | 394 km |
| 8 | RENIGUNTA JN | RU | 21:50 | 21:55 | 5min | 515 km |
| 9 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | 23:45 | 23:45 | — | 656 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20678 MAS VANDEBHARAT?
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 20678 MAS VANDEBHARAT arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20678 at NARASAPUR, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL 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 20678 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20678 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20678?
MAS VANDEBHARAT offers CC, EC classes.