20986 MCTM KOTA EXP Coach Position
20986 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MCTM KOTA EXP (20986) runs from MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN to KOTA JN in 17h 55m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 20986 MCTM KOTA EXP Today
Find the coach position of 20986 MCTM KOTA 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 MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN, KOTA JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 20986 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.
20986 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 20986 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 20986:
| 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 20986 MCTM KOTA 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 | 20986 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MCTM KOTA EXP |
| From | MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN (MCTM) |
| To | KOTA JN (KOTA) |
| Departure | 18:45 |
| Arrival | 12:40 |
| Duration | 17h 55m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Thu |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN | MCTM | — | 18:45 | — | — |
| 2 | JAMMU TAWI | JAT | 19:42 | 19:48 | 6min | 48 km |
| 3 | KATHUA | KTHU | 20:50 | 20:52 | 2min | 127 km |
| 4 | PATHANKOT CANTT | PTKC | 21:32 | 21:37 | 5min | 146 km |
| 5 | JALANDHAR CANT | JRC | 23:25 | 23:30 | 5min | 263 km |
| 6 | LUDHIANA JN | LDH | 00:30 | 00:40 | 10min | 318 km |
| 7 | DHURI JN | DUI | 01:30 | 01:32 | 2min | 380 km |
| 8 | JAKHAL JN | JHL | 02:38 | 02:40 | 2min | 446 km |
| 9 | ROHTAK JN | ROK | 04:02 | 04:04 | 2min | 575 km |
| 10 | NEW DELHI | NDLS | 05:55 | 06:10 | 15min | 646 km |
| 11 | DELHI HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN | NZM | 06:21 | 06:23 | 2min | 653 km |
| 12 | FARIDABAD | FDB | 06:41 | 06:43 | 2min | 674 km |
| 13 | MATHURA JN | MTJ | 07:55 | 08:00 | 5min | 787 km |
| 14 | BHARATPUR JN | BTE | 08:23 | 08:25 | 2min | 820 km |
| 15 | BAYANA JN | BXN | 09:00 | 09:02 | 2min | 862 km |
| 16 | HINDAUN CITY | HAN | 09:25 | 09:27 | 2min | 895 km |
| 17 | GANGAPUR CITY | GGC | 10:00 | 10:05 | 5min | 939 km |
| 18 | SAWAI MADHOPUR | SWM | 10:50 | 10:55 | 5min | 1003 km |
| 19 | INDARGARH SUMERGANJ MANDI | IDG | 11:18 | 11:20 | 2min | 1040 km |
| 20 | KOTA JN | KOTA | 12:40 | 12:40 | — | 1111 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 20986 MCTM KOTA 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 20986 MCTM KOTA EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 20986 at MTYR CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN, KOTA 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 20986 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 20986 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 20986?
MCTM KOTA EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.