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20972 • SHALIMAR to UDAIPUR CITY

20972 SHM UDZ SUF EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 20972 SHM UDZ SUF EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

SHM SHALIMAR 19:50
33h 50m
UDZ UDAIPUR CITY 05:40
24 Coaches
Runs: Sun
20972 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
A1 4
AC 2 Tier
A2 5
AC 2 Tier
B1 6
AC 3 Tier
B2 7
AC 3 Tier
B3 8
AC 3 Tier
B4 9
AC 3 Tier
B5 10
AC 3 Tier
B6 11
AC 3 Tier
M1 12
AC 3 Tier Economy
M2 13
AC 3 Tier Economy
S6 14
Sleeper Class
S5 15
Sleeper Class
S4 16
Sleeper Class
S3 17
Sleeper Class
S2 18
Sleeper Class
S1 19
Sleeper Class
GEN 20
Unreserved General Class
GEN 21
Unreserved General Class
LPR 22
LPR
VP 23
VP
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

20972 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
SHALIMAR (SHM) -- 19:50 -- 0 km 1
SANTRAGACHI JN (SRC) 20:06 20:08 2h 0m 6 km 1
KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) 21:30 21:35 5h 0m 113 km 1
TATANAGAR JN (TATA) 23:45 23:50 5h 0m 248 km 1
CHAKRADHARPUR (CKP) 00:40 00:47 7h 0m 310 km 2
ROURKELA (ROU) 02:07 02:12 5h 0m 411 km 2
JHARSUGUDA JN (JSG) 03:48 03:50 2h 0m 512 km 2
RAIGARH (RIG) 04:43 04:45 2h 0m 584 km 2
CHAMPA JN (CPH) 05:45 05:50 5h 0m 663 km 2
BILASPUR JN (BSP) 07:05 07:20 15h 0m 717 km 2
PENDRA ROAD (PND) 08:52 08:57 5h 0m 820 km 2
ANUPPUR JN (APR) 09:50 09:55 5h 0m 870 km 2
SHAHDOL (SDL) 10:30 10:35 5h 0m 911 km 2
KATNI MURWARA (KMZ) 13:20 13:30 10h 0m 1036 km 2
DAMOH (DMO) 14:48 14:50 2h 0m 1145 km 2
SAUGOR (SGO) 15:55 16:00 5h 0m 1223 km 2
BINA MALKHEDI (MAKR) 16:58 17:00 2h 0m 1293 km 2
MUNGAOLI (MNV) 18:23 18:25 2h 0m 1323 km 2
GUNA (GUNA) 19:50 20:00 10h 0m 1413 km 2
BARAN (BAZ) 22:08 22:10 2h 0m 1531 km 2
SOGARIA (SGAC) 23:25 23:35 10h 0m 1595 km 2
CHANDERIYA (CNA) 03:05 03:10 5h 0m 1762 km 3
MAVLI JN (MVJ) 04:30 04:32 2h 0m 1835 km 3
RANAPRATAPNAGAR (RPZ) 05:08 05:10 2h 0m 1874 km 3
UDAIPUR CITY (UDZ) 05:40 -- -- 1878 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 20972 SHM UDZ SUF 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 20972 Online?

Checking the coach layout for SHM UDZ SUF EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 20972 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 20972 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 SHM UDZ SUF EXP 20972 have?
20972 SHM UDZ SUF EXP makes 25 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from SHALIMAR (SHM) and ends at UDAIPUR CITY (UDZ).
Is 20972 a daily train?
It runs on: Sun.