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12688 • CHANDIGARH to MADURAI JN

12688 CDG MDU SF EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 12688 CDG MDU SF EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

CDG CHANDIGARH 08:05
53h 45m
MDU MADURAI JN 13:50
22 Coaches
Runs: Mon, Fri
12688 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
DL2 1
DL2
S10 2
Sleeper Class
S9 3
Sleeper Class
S8 4
Sleeper Class
S7 5
Sleeper Class
S6 6
Sleeper Class
S5 7
Sleeper Class
S4 8
Sleeper Class
S3 9
Sleeper Class
S2 10
Sleeper Class
PC 11
Pantry Car
S1 12
Sleeper Class
B3 13
AC 3 Tier
B2 14
AC 3 Tier
B1 15
AC 3 Tier
A1 16
AC 2 Tier
D4 17
Second Seating
D3 18
Second Seating
D2 19
Second Seating
D1 20
Second Seating
DL1 21
DL1
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

12688 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
CHANDIGARH (CDG) -- 08:05 -- 0 km 1
AMBALA CANT JN (UMB) 08:45 08:55 10h 0m 68 km 1
YAMUNANAGAR JUD (YJUD) 09:33 09:35 2h 0m 119 km 1
SAHARANPUR (SRE) 10:17 10:35 18h 0m 149 km 1
MUZAFFARNAGAR (MOZ) 11:30 11:32 2h 0m 207 km 1
MEERUT CITY (MTC) 12:13 12:15 2h 0m 263 km 1
GHAZIABAD (GZB) 13:04 13:06 2h 0m 310 km 1
H NIZAMUDDIN (NZM) 14:00 14:15 15h 0m 333 km 1
FARIDABAD (FDB) 14:32 14:34 2h 0m 354 km 1
AGRA CANTT (AGC) 16:50 16:55 5h 0m 520 km 1
GWALIOR (GWL) 19:40 19:42 2h 0m 639 km 1
V LAKSHMIBAIJHS (VGLJ) 21:55 22:03 8h 0m 736 km 1
BHOPAL JN (BPL) 02:10 02:20 10h 0m 1027 km 2
NAGPUR (NGP) 09:00 09:05 5h 0m 1415 km 2
SEVAGRAM (SEGM) 10:00 10:02 2h 0m 1492 km 2
CHANDRAPUR (CD) 11:37 11:39 2h 0m 1613 km 2
BALHARSHAH (BPQ) 13:00 13:05 5h 0m 1627 km 2
RAMAGUNDAM (RDM) 14:51 14:53 2h 0m 1768 km 2
WARANGAL (WL) 16:05 16:10 5h 0m 1869 km 2
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA) 20:40 20:50 10h 0m 2076 km 2
PERAMBUR (PER) 03:30 03:35 5h 0m 2506 km 3
ARAKKONAM JN (AJJ) 04:28 04:30 2h 0m 2569 km 3
KATPADI JN (KPD) 05:15 05:25 10h 0m 2630 km 3
AMBUR (AB) 06:03 06:05 2h 0m 2682 km 3
VANIYAMBADI (VN) 06:18 06:20 2h 0m 2698 km 3
JOLARPETTAI JN (JTJ) 07:00 07:20 20h 0m 2713 km 3
SALEM JN (SA) 08:47 08:50 3h 0m 2833 km 3
ERODE JN (ED) 10:00 10:10 10h 0m 2896 km 3
KARUR JN (KRR) 11:08 11:10 2h 0m 2961 km 3
DINDIGUL JN (DG) 12:22 12:25 3h 0m 3035 km 3
MADURAI JN (MDU) 13:50 -- -- 3101 km 3

What Is a Train Coach Position and Why Does It Matter?

A train coach position refers to the specific sequence of carriages (coaches) relative to the engine. For 12688 CDG MDU SF EXP, knowing the coach position is crucial because Indian railway platforms are often long. By knowing if your coach (like B1, A1, or S1) is near the engine or at the rear, you can save yourself from a last-minute sprint across the platform when the train arrives.

Simple Steps to Check the Coach Position of 12688 Online?

Checking the coach layout for CDG MDU SF EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 12688 in the search bar.
  • Step 2: View the visual sequence map which shows the 23 coaches in order.
  • Step 3: Note the "Distance from Engine" to identify if you need to stand at the start, middle, or end of the platform.

Things to Consider While Checking Train Coach Position

While the coach sequence for 12688 is generally stable, always keep these three things in mind:

  • Engine Direction: Ensure you check if the engine is at the front (standard for this route).
  • Rake Sharing: Some trains share coaches with others, which might slightly alter the sequence.
  • Platform Indicators: Match the coach code (e.g., H1) with the digital overhead displays on the platform for 100% accuracy.

Common Questions

How many stops does CDG MDU SF EXP 12688 have?
12688 CDG MDU SF EXP makes 31 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from CHANDIGARH (CDG) and ends at MADURAI JN (MDU).
Is 12688 a daily train?
It runs on: Mon, Fri.