20824 AII PURI SF EXP Coach Position
AII PURI SF EXP (20824) runs from AJMER JN to PURI in 43h 20m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20824 AII PURI SF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 20824 AII PURI 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 AJMER JN, PURI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20824 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.
How to Read 20824 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 20824:
| 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 20824 AII PURI 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 | 20824 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | AII PURI SF EXP |
| From | AJMER JN (AII) |
| To | PURI (PURI) |
| Departure | 19:20 |
| Arrival | 14:40 |
| Duration | 43h 20m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Tue, Thu |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AJMER JN | AII | — | 19:20 | — | — |
| 2 | BEAWAR | BER | 19:56 | 19:58 | 2min | 53 km |
| 3 | MARWAR JN | MJ | 21:10 | 21:15 | 5min | 140 km |
| 4 | RANI | RANI | 21:48 | 21:50 | 2min | 192 km |
| 5 | FALNA | FA | 22:04 | 22:06 | 2min | 207 km |
| 6 | PINDWARA | PDWA | 22:42 | 22:44 | 2min | 262 km |
| 7 | ABU ROAD | ABR | 23:20 | 23:30 | 10min | 306 km |
| 8 | PALANPUR JN | PNU | 00:25 | 00:27 | 2min | 358 km |
| 9 | UNJHA | UJA | 01:02 | 01:04 | 2min | 403 km |
| 10 | MAHESANA JN | MSH | 01:24 | 01:26 | 2min | 423 km |
| 11 | SABARMATI BG | SBIB | 02:24 | 02:26 | 2min | 486 km |
| 12 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 03:05 | 03:15 | 10min | 492 km |
| 13 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 05:10 | 05:15 | 5min | 592 km |
| 14 | SURAT | ST | 07:10 | 07:15 | 5min | 721 km |
| 15 | NANDURBAR | NDB | 10:10 | 10:15 | 5min | 881 km |
| 16 | DONDAICHA | DDE | 11:03 | 11:05 | 2min | 916 km |
| 17 | AMALNER | AN | 11:58 | 12:00 | 2min | 976 km |
| 18 | JALGAON JN | JL | 13:22 | 13:25 | 3min | 1032 km |
| 19 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 13:50 | 13:55 | 5min | 1056 km |
| 20 | MALKAPUR | MKU | 14:40 | 14:42 | 2min | 1106 km |
| 21 | NANDURA | NN | 15:04 | 15:05 | 1min | 1134 km |
| 22 | SHEGAON | SEG | 15:29 | 15:30 | 1min | 1159 km |
| 23 | AKOLA JN | AK | 16:00 | 16:05 | 5min | 1196 km |
| 24 | BADNERA JN | BD | 17:22 | 17:25 | 3min | 1275 km |
| 25 | WARDHA JN | WR | 18:32 | 18:35 | 3min | 1370 km |
| 26 | NAGPUR | NGP | 20:05 | 20:10 | 5min | 1449 km |
| 27 | GONDIA JN | G | 21:48 | 21:50 | 2min | 1579 km |
| 28 | DURG | DURG | 00:05 | 00:10 | 5min | 1714 km |
| 29 | RAIPUR JN | R | 00:55 | 01:05 | 10min | 1751 km |
| 30 | MAHASAMUND | MSMD | 01:58 | 02:00 | 2min | 1804 km |
| 31 | KHARIAR ROAD | KRAR | 02:38 | 02:40 | 2min | 1856 km |
| 32 | KANTABANJI | KBJ | 03:45 | 03:50 | 5min | 1920 km |
| 33 | TITLAGARH | TIG | 04:25 | 04:45 | 20min | 1953 km |
| 34 | BALANGIR | BLGR | 05:37 | 05:42 | 5min | 2017 km |
| 35 | BARGARH ROAD | BRGA | 06:38 | 06:40 | 2min | 2093 km |
| 36 | SAMBALPUR | SBP | 07:30 | 07:40 | 10min | 2135 km |
| 37 | RAIRAKHOL | RAIR | 08:42 | 08:44 | 2min | 2206 km |
| 38 | ANGUL | ANGL | 10:25 | 10:27 | 2min | 2291 km |
| 39 | DHENKANAL | DNKL | 11:25 | 11:27 | 2min | 2351 km |
| 40 | NARAJ MARTHAPUR | NQR | 12:08 | 12:10 | 2min | 2389 km |
| 41 | MANCHESWAR | MCS | 12:26 | 12:28 | 2min | 2407 km |
| 42 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 12:35 | 12:40 | 5min | 2414 km |
| 43 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 13:00 | 13:05 | 5min | 2433 km |
| 44 | PURI | PURI | 14:40 | 14:40 | — | 2476 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20824 AII PURI 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 20824 AII PURI SF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20824 at AJMER JN, PURI 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 20824 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20824 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20824?
AII PURI SF EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.