22178 MAHANAGARI EXP Coach Position
22178 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MAHANAGARI EXP (22178) runs from BANARAS to MUMBAI CSMT in 26h 05m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 22178 MAHANAGARI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 22178 MAHANAGARI 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 BANARAS, MUMBAI CSMT and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 22178 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.
22178 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 22178 MAHANAGARI EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 22178 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 22178 MAHANAGARI EXP halts, along the BANARAS → MUMBAI CSMT route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BNRS | PF 6 | |
| 3 | KEI | PF 2 | |
| 10 | CAR | PF 3 | |
| 14 | MZP | PF 3 | |
| 15 | BDL | PF 3 | |
| 24 | PCOI | PF 4 | |
| 37 | MKP | PF 1 | |
| 49 | STA | PF 1 | |
| 52 | MYR | PF 2 | |
| 59 | KTE | PF 5 | |
| 70 | JBP | PF 2 | |
| 76 | SRID | PF 3 | |
| 80 | NU | PF 2 | |
| 89 | PPI | PF 2 | |
| 96 | ET | PF 6 | |
| 115 | KNW | PF 5 | |
| 125 | BAU | PF 1 | |
| 132 | BSL | PF 3 | |
| 134 | JL | PF 2 | |
| 139 | PC | PF 2 | |
| 144 | CSN | PF 3 | |
| 148 | NGN | PF 2 | |
| 152 | MMR | PF 3 | |
| 160 | NK | PF 3 | |
| 166 | IGP | PF 3 | |
| 181 | KYN | PF 6 | |
| 188 | TNA | PF 6 | |
| 199 | DR | PF 12 | |
| 206 | CSMT | PF 13 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 22178 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 22178:
| 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 22178 MAHANAGARI 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 | 22178 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MAHANAGARI EXP |
| From | BANARAS (BNRS) |
| To | MUMBAI CSMT (CSMT) |
| Departure | 09:35 |
| Arrival | 11:40 |
| Duration | 26h 05m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANARAS | BNRS | — | 09:35 | — | — |
| 2 | KASHI | KEI | 10:05 | 10:06 | 1min | 9 km |
| 3 | CHUNAR | CAR | 11:00 | 11:02 | 2min | 52 km |
| 4 | MIRZAPUR | MZP | 11:30 | 11:35 | 5min | 83 km |
| 5 | VINDHYACHAL | BDL | 11:45 | 11:47 | 2min | 90 km |
| 6 | PRAYAGRAJ CHHEOKI JN | PCOI | 12:55 | 13:00 | 5min | 164 km |
| 7 | MANIKPUR JN | MKP | 15:05 | 15:10 | 5min | 256 km |
| 8 | SATNA | STA | 16:05 | 16:10 | 5min | 333 km |
| 9 | MAIHAR | MYR | 16:33 | 16:35 | 2min | 369 km |
| 10 | KATNI | KTE | 17:25 | 17:30 | 5min | 431 km |
| 11 | JABALPUR | JBP | 18:50 | 19:00 | 10min | 522 km |
| 12 | SHRIDHAM | SRID | 19:44 | 19:45 | 1min | 575 km |
| 13 | NARSINGHPUR | NU | 20:08 | 20:10 | 2min | 606 km |
| 14 | PIPARIYA | PPI | 21:13 | 21:15 | 2min | 700 km |
| 15 | ITARSI JN | ET | 23:00 | 23:10 | 10min | 767 km |
| 16 | KHANDWA | KNW | 01:38 | 01:40 | 2min | 951 km |
| 17 | BURHANPUR | BAU | 02:28 | 02:30 | 2min | 1020 km |
| 18 | BHUSAVAL JN | BSL | 03:30 | 03:35 | 5min | 1074 km |
| 19 | JALGAON JN | JL | 04:00 | 04:02 | 2min | 1098 km |
| 20 | PACHORA JN | PC | 04:30 | 04:32 | 2min | 1146 km |
| 21 | CHALISGAON JN | CSN | 05:04 | 05:05 | 1min | 1191 km |
| 22 | NANDGAON | NGN | 05:34 | 05:35 | 1min | 1233 km |
| 23 | MANMAD JN | MMR | 06:05 | 06:10 | 5min | 1258 km |
| 24 | NASIK ROAD | NK | 07:10 | 07:15 | 5min | 1331 km |
| 25 | IGATPURI | IGP | 08:20 | 08:25 | 5min | 1382 km |
| 26 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 10:18 | 10:21 | 3min | 1465 km |
| 27 | THANE | TNA | 10:43 | 10:45 | 2min | 1485 km |
| 28 | MUMBAI DADAR CENTRAL | DR | 11:07 | 11:09 | 2min | 1510 km |
| 29 | MUMBAI CSMT | CSMT | 11:40 | 11:40 | — | 1518 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 22178 MAHANAGARI 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 22178 MAHANAGARI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 22178 at BANARAS, MUMBAI CSMT 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 22178 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 22178 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 22178?
MAHANAGARI EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.