20917 PURI HUMSAFAR Coach Position
PURI HUMSAFAR (20917) runs from INDORE JN BG to KHURDA ROAD JN in 26h 15m · classes: 3A, SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20917 PURI HUMSAFAR Today
Find the coach position of 20917 PURI HUMSAFAR — 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 INDORE JN BG, KHURDA ROAD JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20917 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 20917 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 20917:
| 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 20917 PURI HUMSAFAR, 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 | 20917 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PURI HUMSAFAR |
| From | INDORE JN BG (INDB) |
| To | KHURDA ROAD JN (KUR) |
| Departure | 15:05 |
| Arrival | 17:20 |
| Duration | 26h 15m |
| Classes | 3A, SL, EC |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Tue |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INDORE JN BG | INDB | — | 15:05 | — | — |
| 2 | DEWAS | DWX | 15:31 | 15:33 | 2min | 39 km |
| 3 | BHOPAL JN | BPL | 18:30 | 18:40 | 10min | 218 km |
| 4 | ITARSI JN | ET | 20:10 | 20:15 | 5min | 310 km |
| 5 | NAGPUR | NGP | 01:15 | 01:30 | 15min | 607 km |
| 6 | GONDIA JN | G | 03:08 | 03:10 | 2min | 737 km |
| 7 | RAJ NANDGAON | RJN | 04:33 | 04:35 | 2min | 841 km |
| 8 | DURG | DURG | 05:20 | 05:25 | 5min | 872 km |
| 9 | RAIPUR JN | R | 06:00 | 06:05 | 5min | 909 km |
| 10 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | 07:45 | 08:00 | 15min | 1019 km |
| 11 | RAIGARH | RIG | 09:40 | 09:42 | 2min | 1152 km |
| 12 | JHARSUGUDA ROAD | JSGR | 11:10 | 11:15 | 5min | 1223 km |
| 13 | SAMBALPUR CITY | SBPY | 11:55 | 12:00 | 5min | 1266 km |
| 14 | ANGUL | ANGL | 14:37 | 14:39 | 2min | 1416 km |
| 15 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 16:55 | 17:00 | 5min | 1538 km |
| 16 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 17:20 | 17:20 | — | 1557 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20917 PURI HUMSAFAR?
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 20917 PURI HUMSAFAR arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20917 at INDORE JN BG, KHURDA ROAD JN 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 20917 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20917 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20917?
PURI HUMSAFAR offers 3A, SL, EC classes.