20808 HIRAKUND EXP Coach Position
20808 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
HIRAKUND EXP (20808) runs from AMRITSAR JN to VISAKHAPATNAM in 45h 55m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20808 HIRAKUND EXP Today
Find the coach position of 20808 HIRAKUND 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 AMRITSAR JN, VISAKHAPATNAM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20808 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.
20808 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 20808 HIRAKUND EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 20808 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 20808 HIRAKUND EXP halts, along the AMRITSAR JN → VISAKHAPATNAM route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASR | PF 7 | |
| 7 | BEAS | PF 2 | |
| 12 | JUC | PF 2 | |
| 21 | LDH | PF 1 | |
| 35 | UMB | PF 2 | |
| 51 | PNP | PF 2 | |
| 69 | NDLS | PF 6 | |
| 72 | NZM | PF 4 | |
| 90 | MTJ | PF 1 | |
| 98 | AGC | PF 1 | |
| 111 | GWL | PF 1 | |
| 121 | DAA | PF 2 | |
| 124 | VGLJ | — | |
| 135 | LAR | PF 2 | |
| 142 | MAKR | PF 2 | |
| 144 | KYE | PF 3 | |
| 150 | SGO | PF 2 | |
| 158 | DMO | PF 2 | |
| 172 | KMZ | PF 1 | |
| 179 | UMR | PF 1 | |
| 186 | SDL | PF 1 | |
| 189 | BUH | PF 1 | |
| 191 | APR | PF 1 | |
| 197 | PND | PF 1 | |
| 210 | BSP | PF 1 | |
| 215 | AKT | PF 4 | |
| 218 | CPH | PF 1 | |
| 224 | SKT | PF 1 | |
| 226 | KHS | PF 2 | |
| 231 | RIG | PF 2 | |
| 239 | BPH | PF 3 | |
| 241 | BRJN | PF 3 | |
| 243 | JSGR | PF 1 | |
| 250 | SBP | PF 2 | |
| 257 | RAIR | PF 1 | |
| 265 | ANGL | PF 3 | |
| 268 | TLHR | PF 2 | |
| 279 | DNKL | PF 3 | |
| 286 | NQR | PF 1 | |
| 292 | BBS | PF 4 | |
| 295 | KUR | PF 4 | |
| 309 | BALU | PF 2 | |
| 317 | CAP | PF 2 | |
| 320 | BAM | PF 2 | |
| 329 | PSA | PF 3 | |
| 338 | CHE | PF 3 | |
| 346 | VZM | PF 1 | |
| 356 | VSKP | PF 5 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 20808 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 20808:
| 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 20808 HIRAKUND 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 | 20808 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | HIRAKUND EXP |
| From | AMRITSAR JN (ASR) |
| To | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| Departure | 23:55 |
| Arrival | 21:50 |
| Duration | 45h 55m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Wed, Sat, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMRITSAR JN | ASR | — | 23:55 | — | — |
| 2 | BEAS | BEAS | 00:23 | 00:25 | 2min | 43 km |
| 3 | JALANDHAR CITY | JUC | 01:08 | 01:18 | 10min | 79 km |
| 4 | LUDHIANA JN | LDH | 02:20 | 02:30 | 10min | 136 km |
| 5 | AMBALA CANT JN | UMB | 04:20 | 04:25 | 5min | 250 km |
| 6 | PANIPAT JN | PNP | 05:36 | 05:38 | 2min | 359 km |
| 7 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | 08:00 | 08:15 | 15min | 448 km |
| 8 | DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN | NZM | 08:26 | 08:28 | 2min | 455 km |
| 9 | MATHURA JN | MTJ | 09:55 | 10:00 | 5min | 589 km |
| 10 | AGRA CANTT | AGC | 10:35 | 10:40 | 5min | 642 km |
| 11 | GWALIOR JN | GWL | 12:32 | 12:34 | 2min | 761 km |
| 12 | DATIA | DAA | 13:36 | 13:38 | 2min | 833 km |
| 13 | VEERANGANA LAXMIBAI JHANSI | VGLJ | 14:15 | 14:23 | 8min | 858 km |
| 14 | LALITPUR | LAR | 15:18 | 15:20 | 2min | 948 km |
| 15 | BINA MALKHERI | MAKR | 16:53 | 16:55 | 2min | 1011 km |
| 16 | KHURAI | KYE | 17:10 | 17:12 | 2min | 1029 km |
| 17 | SAUGOR | SGO | 17:55 | 18:00 | 5min | 1081 km |
| 18 | DAMOH | DMO | 19:03 | 19:05 | 2min | 1159 km |
| 19 | KATNI MURWARA | KMZ | 21:00 | 21:10 | 10min | 1268 km |
| 20 | UMARIA | UMR | 22:42 | 22:44 | 2min | 1326 km |
| 21 | SHAHDOL | SDL | 23:45 | 23:50 | 5min | 1393 km |
| 22 | BURHAR | BUH | 00:06 | 00:08 | 2min | 1413 km |
| 23 | ANUPPUR JN | APR | 00:31 | 00:36 | 5min | 1434 km |
| 24 | PENDRA ROAD | PND | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2min | 1485 km |
| 25 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | 03:50 | 04:05 | 15min | 1585 km |
| 26 | AKALTARA | AKT | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2min | 1612 km |
| 27 | CHAMPA | CPH | 04:55 | 04:57 | 2min | 1638 km |
| 28 | SAKTI | SKT | 05:18 | 05:20 | 2min | 1668 km |
| 29 | KHARSIA | KHS | 05:33 | 05:35 | 2min | 1684 km |
| 30 | RAIGARH | RIG | 06:05 | 06:10 | 5min | 1718 km |
| 31 | BELPAHAR | BPH | 06:44 | 06:46 | 2min | 1769 km |
| 32 | BRAJRAJNAGAR | BRJN | 06:58 | 07:00 | 2min | 1778 km |
| 33 | JHARSUGUDA ROAD | JSGR | 07:20 | 07:25 | 5min | 1791 km |
| 34 | SAMBALPUR | SBP | 08:30 | 08:50 | 20min | 1840 km |
| 35 | RAIRAKHOL | RAIR | 09:52 | 09:54 | 2min | 1910 km |
| 36 | ANGUL | ANGL | 11:25 | 11:27 | 2min | 1996 km |
| 37 | TALCHER | TLHR | 12:05 | 12:25 | 20min | 2014 km |
| 38 | DHENKANAL | DNKL | 13:00 | 13:02 | 2min | 2066 km |
| 39 | NARAJ MARTHAPUR | NQR | 13:45 | 13:47 | 2min | 2102 km |
| 40 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 14:20 | 14:25 | 5min | 2128 km |
| 41 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 14:45 | 15:00 | 15min | 2147 km |
| 42 | BALUGAON | BALU | 15:45 | 15:47 | 2min | 2217 km |
| 43 | CHATRAPUR | CAP | 16:22 | 16:24 | 2min | 2272 km |
| 44 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 16:40 | 16:45 | 5min | 2293 km |
| 45 | PALASA | PSA | 18:15 | 18:17 | 2min | 2367 km |
| 46 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 19:13 | 19:15 | 2min | 2440 km |
| 47 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 20:15 | 20:20 | 5min | 2509 km |
| 48 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 21:50 | 21:50 | — | 2570 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20808 HIRAKUND 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 20808 HIRAKUND EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20808 at AMRITSAR JN, VISAKHAPATNAM 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 20808 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20808 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20808?
HIRAKUND EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.