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20601 • MGR CHENNAI CTL to BODINAYAKKANUR

20601 MAS BDNK SF EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 20601 MAS BDNK SF EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

MAS MGR CHENNAI CTL 22:30
10h 20m
BDNK BODINAYAKKANUR 08:50
21 Coaches
Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
20601 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLRD 1
SLRD
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
S4 4
Sleeper Class
S3 5
Sleeper Class
S2 6
Sleeper Class
S1 7
Sleeper Class
B6 8
AC 3 Tier
B5 9
AC 3 Tier
B4 10
AC 3 Tier
B3 11
AC 3 Tier
B2 12
AC 3 Tier
B1 13
AC 3 Tier
A2 14
AC 2 Tier
A1 15
AC 2 Tier
HA1 16
AC First Class + AC 2 Tier
GEN 17
Unreserved General Class
GEN 18
Unreserved General Class
LPR 19
LPR
RA 20
RA
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

20601 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) -- 22:30 -- 0 km 1
KATPADI JN (KPD) 00:08 00:10 2h 0m 130 km 2
SALEM JN (SA) 02:55 03:05 10h 0m 334 km 2
NAMAKKAL (NMKL) 03:54 03:55 1h 0m 385 km 2
KARUR JN (KRR) 04:33 04:35 2h 0m 419 km 2
DINDIGUL JN (DG) 05:47 05:50 3h 0m 493 km 2
MADURAI JN (MDU) 06:40 06:45 5h 0m 559 km 2
USILAMPATTI (USLP) 07:28 07:30 2h 0m 595 km 2
ANDIPATTI (ADPT) 07:48 07:50 2h 0m 616 km 2
TENI (TENI) 08:03 08:05 2h 0m 633 km 2
BODINAYAKKANUR (BDNK) 08:50 -- -- 648 km 2

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 20601 MAS BDNK 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 20601 Online?

Checking the coach layout for MAS BDNK SF EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 20601 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 20601 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 MAS BDNK SF EXP 20601 have?
20601 MAS BDNK SF EXP makes 11 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) and ends at BODINAYAKKANUR (BDNK).
Is 20601 a daily train?
It runs on: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.