20972 SHM UDZ SUF EXP Coach Position
20972 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SHM UDZ SUF EXP (20972) runs from KOLKATA SHALIMAR to UDAIPUR CITY in 33h 50m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20972 SHM UDZ SUF EXP Today
Find the coach position of 20972 SHM UDZ SUF 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 KOLKATA SHALIMAR, UDAIPUR CITY and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20972 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.
20972 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 20972 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 20972:
| 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 20972 SHM UDZ SUF 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 | 20972 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SHM UDZ SUF EXP |
| From | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| To | UDAIPUR CITY (UDZ) |
| Departure | 19:50 |
| Arrival | 05:40 |
| Duration | 33h 50m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | — | 19:50 | — | — |
| 2 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 20:06 | 20:08 | 2min | 6 km |
| 3 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 21:30 | 21:35 | 5min | 113 km |
| 4 | TATANAGAR JN | TATA | 23:45 | 23:50 | 5min | 248 km |
| 5 | CHAKRADHARPUR | CKP | 00:40 | 00:47 | 7min | 310 km |
| 6 | ROURKELA | ROU | 02:07 | 02:12 | 5min | 411 km |
| 7 | JHARSUGUDA JN | JSG | 03:48 | 03:50 | 2min | 512 km |
| 8 | RAIGARH | RIG | 04:43 | 04:45 | 2min | 584 km |
| 9 | CHAMPA | CPH | 05:45 | 05:50 | 5min | 663 km |
| 10 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | 07:05 | 07:20 | 15min | 717 km |
| 11 | PENDRA ROAD | PND | 08:52 | 08:57 | 5min | 820 km |
| 12 | ANUPPUR JN | APR | 09:50 | 09:55 | 5min | 870 km |
| 13 | SHAHDOL | SDL | 10:30 | 10:35 | 5min | 911 km |
| 14 | KATNI MURWARA | KMZ | 13:20 | 13:30 | 10min | 1036 km |
| 15 | DAMOH | DMO | 14:48 | 14:50 | 2min | 1145 km |
| 16 | SAUGOR | SGO | 15:55 | 16:00 | 5min | 1223 km |
| 17 | BINA MALKHERI | MAKR | 16:58 | 17:00 | 2min | 1293 km |
| 18 | MUNGAOLI | MNV | 18:23 | 18:25 | 2min | 1322 km |
| 19 | GUNA | GUNA | 19:50 | 20:00 | 10min | 1413 km |
| 20 | BARAN | BAZ | 22:08 | 22:10 | 2min | 1531 km |
| 21 | SOGARIYA | SGAC | 23:25 | 23:35 | 10min | 1595 km |
| 22 | CHANDERIYA | CNA | 03:05 | 03:10 | 5min | 1762 km |
| 23 | MAVLI JN | MVJ | 04:30 | 04:32 | 2min | 1835 km |
| 24 | RANAPRATAPNAGAR | RPZ | 05:08 | 05:10 | 2min | 1874 km |
| 25 | UDAIPUR CITY | UDZ | 05:40 | 05:40 | — | 1878 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20972 SHM UDZ SUF 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 20972 SHM UDZ SUF EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20972 at KOLKATA SHALIMAR, UDAIPUR CITY 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 20972 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20972 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20972?
SHM UDZ SUF EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.