20686 GANDHIDHAM EXP Coach Position
20686 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
GANDHIDHAM EXP (20686) runs from KSR BENGALURU to GANDHIDHAM BG in 35h 05m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20686 GANDHIDHAM EXP Today
Find the coach position of 20686 GANDHIDHAM 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 KSR BENGALURU, GANDHIDHAM BG and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20686 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.
20686 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 20686 GANDHIDHAM EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 20686 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 20686 GANDHIDHAM EXP halts, along the KSR BENGALURU → GANDHIDHAM BG route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBC | PF 8 | |
| 3 | YPR | PF 3 | |
| 16 | TK | PF 4 | |
| 27 | TTR | PF 3 | |
| 31 | ASK | PF 2 | |
| 36 | RRB | PF 2 | |
| 51 | DVG | PF 1 | |
| 53 | HRR | PF 1 | |
| 56 | RNR | PF 2 | |
| 59 | HVR | PF 1 | |
| 69 | UBL | PF 1 | |
| 74 | DWR | PF 3 | |
| 84 | LD | PF 2 | |
| 89 | BGM | PF 1 | |
| 105 | MRJ | PF 1 | |
| 107 | SLI | PF 1 | |
| 116 | KRD | PF 1 | |
| 122 | STR | PF 1 | |
| 139 | PUNE | PF 3 | |
| 170 | KYN | PF 7 | |
| 176 | BIRD | PF 4 | |
| 180 | BSR | PF 6 | |
| 216 | ST | PF 1 | |
| 227 | AKV | PF 1 | |
| 240 | BRC | PF 6 | |
| 251 | ND | PF 2 | |
| 261 | ADI | PF 1 | |
| 273 | VG | PF 1 | |
| 280 | DHG | PF 3 | |
| 292 | SIOB | PF 1 | |
| 298 | GIMB | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 20686 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 20686:
| 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 20686 GANDHIDHAM 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 | 20686 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | GANDHIDHAM EXP |
| From | KSR BENGALURU (SBC) |
| To | GANDHIDHAM BG (GIMB) |
| Departure | 23:50 |
| Arrival | 10:55 |
| Duration | 35h 05m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KSR BENGALURU | SBC | — | 23:50 | — | — |
| 2 | YESVANTPUR JN (BENGALURU) | YPR | 00:01 | 00:03 | 2min | 6 km |
| 3 | TUMKUR | TK | 00:47 | 00:49 | 2min | 70 km |
| 4 | TIPTUR | TTR | 01:34 | 01:35 | 1min | 140 km |
| 5 | ARSIKERE JN | ASK | 01:55 | 02:00 | 5min | 166 km |
| 6 | BIRUR JN | RRB | 02:35 | 02:37 | 2min | 211 km |
| 7 | DAVANGERE | DVG | 03:47 | 03:49 | 2min | 326 km |
| 8 | HARIHAR | HRR | 04:00 | 04:02 | 2min | 339 km |
| 9 | RANIBENNUR | RNR | 04:18 | 04:20 | 2min | 362 km |
| 10 | SMM HAVERI | HVR | 04:40 | 04:42 | 2min | 394 km |
| 11 | SSS HUBLI JN | UBL | 06:20 | 06:30 | 10min | 470 km |
| 12 | DHARWAR | DWR | 06:53 | 06:55 | 2min | 490 km |
| 13 | LONDA JN | LD | 08:28 | 08:30 | 2min | 560 km |
| 14 | BELAGAVI | BGM | 10:05 | 10:10 | 5min | 611 km |
| 15 | MIRAJ JN | MRJ | 12:40 | 12:45 | 5min | 748 km |
| 16 | SANGLI | SLI | 13:02 | 13:05 | 3min | 755 km |
| 17 | KARAD | KRD | 14:07 | 14:10 | 3min | 824 km |
| 18 | SATARA | STR | 15:12 | 15:15 | 3min | 882 km |
| 19 | PUNE JN | PUNE | 18:45 | 18:50 | 5min | 1027 km |
| 20 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 21:27 | 21:30 | 3min | 1166 km |
| 21 | BHIWANDI ROAD | BIRD | 22:08 | 22:10 | 2min | 1191 km |
| 22 | VASAI ROAD | BSR | 22:35 | 22:40 | 5min | 1218 km |
| 23 | SURAT | ST | 01:38 | 01:46 | 8min | 1433 km |
| 24 | ANKLESHWAR JN | AKV | 02:29 | 02:31 | 2min | 1483 km |
| 25 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 03:35 | 03:45 | 10min | 1562 km |
| 26 | NADIAD JN | ND | 04:31 | 04:33 | 2min | 1616 km |
| 27 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 05:30 | 05:40 | 10min | 1662 km |
| 28 | VIRAMGAM JN | VG | 06:48 | 06:50 | 2min | 1727 km |
| 29 | DHRANGDHRA | DHG | 07:45 | 07:47 | 2min | 1793 km |
| 30 | SAMAKHIALI JN | SIOB | 09:35 | 09:37 | 2min | 1909 km |
| 31 | GANDHIDHAM BG | GIMB | 10:55 | 10:55 | — | 1962 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20686 GANDHIDHAM 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 20686 GANDHIDHAM EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20686 at KSR BENGALURU, GANDHIDHAM BG 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 20686 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20686 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20686?
GANDHIDHAM EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.