20985 KOTA MCTM EXP Coach Position
20985 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
KOTA MCTM EXP (20985) runs from KOTA JN to MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN in 19h 35m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20985 KOTA MCTM EXP Today
Find the coach position of 20985 KOTA MCTM 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 KOTA JN, MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20985 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.
20985 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 20985 KOTA MCTM EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 20985 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 20985 KOTA MCTM EXP halts, along the KOTA JN → MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOTA | PF 1 | |
| 11 | IDG | PF 1 | |
| 15 | SWM | PF 1 | |
| 23 | GGC | PF 1 | |
| 29 | HAN | PF 2 | |
| 33 | BXN | PF 1 | |
| 39 | BTE | PF 4 | |
| 45 | MTJ | PF 4 | |
| 59 | FDB | PF 2 | |
| 63 | NZM | PF 3 | |
| 66 | NDLS | PF 5 | |
| 83 | ROK | PF 2 | |
| 103 | JHL | PF 1 | |
| 112 | DUI | PF 4 | |
| 121 | LDH | PF 5 | |
| 129 | JRC | PF 1 | |
| 145 | PTKC | PF 2 | |
| 149 | KTHU | PF 1 | |
| 158 | JAT | PF 2 | |
| 163 | MCTM | PF 1 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 20985 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 20985:
| 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 20985 KOTA MCTM 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 | 20985 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | KOTA MCTM EXP |
| From | KOTA JN (KOTA) |
| To | MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN (MCTM) |
| Departure | 16:35 |
| Arrival | 12:10 |
| Duration | 19h 35m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Wed |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOTA JN | KOTA | — | 16:35 | — | — |
| 2 | INDARGARH SUMERGANJ MANDI | IDG | 17:18 | 17:20 | 2min | 72 km |
| 3 | SAWAI MADHOPUR | SWM | 17:43 | 17:45 | 2min | 108 km |
| 4 | GANGAPUR CITY | GGC | 18:25 | 18:30 | 5min | 172 km |
| 5 | HINDAUN CITY | HAN | 19:03 | 19:05 | 2min | 216 km |
| 6 | BAYANA JN | BXN | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2min | 249 km |
| 7 | BHARATPUR JN | BTE | 20:03 | 20:05 | 2min | 291 km |
| 8 | MATHURA JN | MTJ | 20:55 | 21:00 | 5min | 324 km |
| 9 | FARIDABAD | FDB | 22:25 | 22:27 | 2min | 437 km |
| 10 | DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN | NZM | 22:45 | 22:47 | 2min | 458 km |
| 11 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | 23:15 | 23:30 | 15min | 465 km |
| 12 | ROHTAK JN | ROK | 00:44 | 00:46 | 2min | 536 km |
| 13 | JAKHAL JN | JHL | 02:50 | 02:53 | 3min | 665 km |
| 14 | DHURI JN | DUI | 04:05 | 04:15 | 10min | 731 km |
| 15 | LUDHIANA JN | LDH | 05:20 | 05:30 | 10min | 793 km |
| 16 | JALANDHAR CANT | JRC | 06:31 | 06:36 | 5min | 838 km |
| 17 | PATHANKOT CANTT | PTKC | 08:20 | 08:25 | 5min | 935 km |
| 18 | KATHUA | KTHU | 08:54 | 08:56 | 2min | 951 km |
| 19 | JAMMU TAWI | JAT | 10:20 | 10:30 | 10min | 1017 km |
| 20 | MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN | MCTM | 12:10 | 12:10 | — | 1057 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20985 KOTA MCTM 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 20985 KOTA MCTM EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20985 at KOTA JN, MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN 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 20985 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20985 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20985?
KOTA MCTM EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.