20685 GIMB SBC SF EXP Coach Position
20685 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GIMB SBC SF EXP (20685) runs from GANDHIDHAM BG to KSR BENGALURU in 35h 15m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20685 GIMB SBC SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 20685 GIMB SBC SF 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 GANDHIDHAM BG, KSR BENGALURU and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20685 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.
20685 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 20685 GIMB SBC SF EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 20685 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 20685 GIMB SBC SF EXP halts, along the GANDHIDHAM BG → KSR BENGALURU route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GIMB | PF 3 | |
| 7 | SIOB | PF 2 | |
| 19 | DHG | PF 2 | |
| 26 | VG | PF 2 | |
| 38 | ADI | PF 6 | |
| 48 | ND | PF 1 | |
| 59 | BRC | PF 1 | |
| 72 | AKV | PF 2 | |
| 83 | ST | PF 2 | |
| 119 | BSR | PF 7 | |
| 123 | BIRD | — | |
| 129 | KYN | PF 4 | |
| 161 | PUNE | PF 3 | |
| 178 | STR | — | |
| 184 | KRD | — | |
| 193 | SLI | — | |
| 195 | MRJ | PF 1 | |
| 211 | BGM | PF 3 | |
| 216 | LD | PF 2 | |
| 226 | DWR | PF 3 | |
| 231 | UBL | PF 3 | |
| 241 | HVR | PF 1 | |
| 244 | RNR | PF 3 | |
| 247 | HRR | PF 1 | |
| 249 | DVG | PF 2 | |
| 264 | RRB | PF 1 | |
| 269 | ASK | PF 1 | |
| 273 | TTR | PF 2 | |
| 284 | TK | PF 3 | |
| 297 | YPR | PF 2 | |
| 298 | MWM | — | |
| 299 | SBC | PF 10 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 20685 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 20685:
| 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 20685 GIMB SBC SF 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 | 20685 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GIMB SBC SF EXP |
| From | GANDHIDHAM BG (GIMB) |
| To | KSR BENGALURU (SBC) |
| Departure | 09:25 |
| Arrival | 20:40 |
| Duration | 35h 15m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Tue |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GANDHIDHAM BG | GIMB | — | 09:25 | — | — |
| 2 | SAMAKHIALI JN | SIOB | 10:07 | 10:09 | 2min | 53 km |
| 3 | DHRANGDHRA | DHG | 11:35 | 11:37 | 2min | 170 km |
| 4 | VIRAMGAM JN | VG | 12:41 | 12:43 | 2min | 235 km |
| 5 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 13:55 | 14:05 | 10min | 300 km |
| 6 | NADIAD JN | ND | 15:02 | 15:04 | 2min | 346 km |
| 7 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 16:08 | 16:18 | 10min | 400 km |
| 8 | ANKLESHWAR JN | AKV | 17:13 | 17:15 | 2min | 479 km |
| 9 | SURAT | ST | 17:51 | 17:56 | 5min | 529 km |
| 10 | VASAI ROAD | BSR | 21:20 | 21:25 | 5min | 744 km |
| 11 | BHIWANDI ROAD | BIRD | 22:03 | 22:05 | 2min | 771 km |
| 12 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 22:42 | 22:45 | 3min | 796 km |
| 13 | PUNE JN | PUNE | 01:45 | 01:50 | 5min | 935 km |
| 14 | SATARA | STR | 04:32 | 04:35 | 3min | 1080 km |
| 15 | KARAD | KRD | 05:37 | 05:40 | 3min | 1138 km |
| 16 | SANGLI | SLI | 06:47 | 06:50 | 3min | 1206 km |
| 17 | MIRAJ JN | MRJ | 07:20 | 07:25 | 5min | 1213 km |
| 18 | BELAGAVI | BGM | 09:45 | 09:50 | 5min | 1351 km |
| 19 | LONDA JN | LD | 10:38 | 10:40 | 2min | 1402 km |
| 20 | DHARWAR | DWR | 11:58 | 12:00 | 2min | 1472 km |
| 21 | SSS HUBLI JN | UBL | 12:40 | 12:50 | 10min | 1492 km |
| 22 | SMM HAVERI | HVR | 13:50 | 13:52 | 2min | 1567 km |
| 23 | RANIBENNUR | RNR | 14:14 | 14:16 | 2min | 1600 km |
| 24 | HARIHAR | HRR | 14:34 | 14:36 | 2min | 1623 km |
| 25 | DAVANGERE | DVG | 14:48 | 14:50 | 2min | 1636 km |
| 26 | BIRUR JN | RRB | 16:13 | 16:15 | 2min | 1750 km |
| 27 | ARSIKERE JN | ASK | 17:10 | 17:15 | 5min | 1796 km |
| 28 | TIPTUR | TTR | 17:35 | 17:37 | 2min | 1821 km |
| 29 | TUMKUR | TK | 18:23 | 18:25 | 2min | 1892 km |
| 30 | YESVANTPUR JN (BENGALURU) | YPR | 19:15 | 19:17 | 2min | 1956 km |
| 31 | MALLESWARAM | MWM | 19:22 | 19:23 | 1min | 1958 km |
| 32 | KSR BENGALURU | SBC | 20:40 | 20:40 | — | 1961 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20685 GIMB SBC SF 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 20685 GIMB SBC SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20685 at GANDHIDHAM BG, KSR BENGALURU 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 20685 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20685 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20685?
GIMB SBC SF EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.