20978 train VANDEBHARAT EXP
20978 starts from CDG (Chandigarh) at 15:15 and reaches AII (Ajmer JN) at 23:55 covering a distance of 675 kms and 10 stations. 20978 is scheduled to run on Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat at 15:15 from CDG Chandigarh station to reach AII Ajmer JN at 23:55.
Train 20978 VANDEBHARAT EXP
- Train Number: 20978 Name: VANDEBHARAT EXP (डीईसी-आई वंदे भारत एसएफ)
- Chart preparation time: same day at 07:15
- Type: VNDB (VANDE BHARAT) covering 675 kms in 08 hours 40 mins
- Frequency: Runs 6 days Sun Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat
- Route: Chandigarh (CDG) to Ajmer JN (AII).
- Major Stops: DEC (Delhi Cantt), JP (Jaipur JN)
- Coaches: 18 AC Chair Car
20978 chart preparation time
20978 chart preparation time today is 07:15 (07:15 AM) for the train starting from Chandigarh at 15:15.
Based on Indian Railways regulations, the First Reservation Chart for morning trains is typically prepared by 08:00 PM the previous evening. For all other departures, the first chart is finalized at least 8-10 hours before the scheduled start time.
The Second and Final Reservation Chart is prepared 30 minutes before the train departs from the charting station. Any last-minute changes or current bookings are reflected only in this final chart.
Train 20978 coach position seat map live
20978 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- C18
- C17
- C16
- C15
- C14
- C13
- C12
- C11
- C10
- C9
- C8
- C7
- C6
- C5
- C4
- C3
- C2
- C1
Train VANDEBHARAT EXP 20978 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | C18 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 3 | C17 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 4 | C16 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 5 | C15 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 6 | C14 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 7 | C13 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 8 | C12 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 9 | C11 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 10 | C10 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 11 | C9 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 12 | C8 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 13 | C7 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 14 | C6 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 15 | C5 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 16 | C4 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 17 | C3 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 18 | C2 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 19 | C1 | CC AC Chair Car |
20978 coach composition and seat mapping is of 18 CC class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
20978 seat map images:

20978 coach position at station: coach position stays same across station as there are no engine direction reversal stations
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| CDG (Chandigarh) | ENG C18 C17 C16 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| UMB (Ambala Cant JN) | ENG C18 C17 C16 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| DEC (Delhi Cantt) | ENG C18 C17 C16 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| GGN (Gurgaon) | ENG C18 C17 C16 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| RE (Rewari JN) | ENG C18 C17 C16 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| AWR (Alwar Junction) | ENG C18 C17 C16 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| GADJ (Gandhinagar Jaipur) | ENG C18 C17 C16 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| JP (Jaipur JN) | ENG C18 C17 C16 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| KSG (Kishangarh) | ENG C18 C17 C16 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| AII (Ajmer JN) | ENG C18 C17 C16 C15 C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
vandebharat exp 20978 train live route map

20978 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG | 1 | 15:15 | 15:15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Chandigarh |
| UMB | 1 | 15:53 | 15:55 | 2 | 45 | 1 | Ambala Cant JN |
| DEC | 1 | 18:23 | 18:28 | 5 | 248 | 1 | Delhi Cantt |
| GGN | 1 | 18:50 | 18:52 | 2 | 265 | 1 | Gurgaon |
| RE | 1 | 19:40 | 19:42 | 2 | 317 | 1 | Rewari JN |
| AWR | 1 | 20:22 | 20:24 | 2 | 391 | 2 | Alwar Junction |
| GADJ | 1 | 21:53 | 21:55 | 2 | 536 | 2 | Gandhinagar Jaipur |
| JP | 1 | 22:05 | 22:10 | 5 | 541 | 2 | Jaipur JN |
| KSG | 1 | 23:18 | 23:20 | 2 | 651 | 2 | Kishangarh |
| AII | 1 | 23:55 | 23:55 | 0 | 675 | 1 | Ajmer JN |
vandebharat exp 20978 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG | 1 | 15:15 | 15:15 | 0 |
| UMB | 1 | 15:53 | 15:55 | 2 |
| DEC | 1 | 18:23 | 18:28 | 5 |
| GGN | 1 | 18:50 | 18:52 | 2 |
| RE | 1 | 19:40 | 19:42 | 2 |
| AWR | 2 | 20:22 | 20:24 | 2 |
| GADJ | 2 | 21:53 | 21:55 | 2 |
| JP | 2 | 22:05 | 22:10 | 5 |
| KSG | 2 | 23:18 | 23:20 | 2 |
| AII | 1 | 23:55 | 23:55 | 0 |