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08242 • MADGAON to BILASPUR JN

08242 MAO BSP SPECIAL Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 08242 MAO BSP SPECIAL online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

MAO MADGAON 05:30
34h 30m
BSP BILASPUR JN 16:00
19 Coaches
Runs: Mon
08242 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
None 4
None
None 5
None
B7 6
AC 3 Tier
B6 7
AC 3 Tier
None 8
None
B5 9
AC 3 Tier
None 10
None
B4 11
AC 3 Tier
B3 12
AC 3 Tier
None 13
None
None 14
None
None 15
None
None 16
None
GEN 17
Unreserved General Class
SLRD 18
SLRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

08242 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
MADGAON (MAO) -- 05:30 -- 0 km 1
KARMALI (KRMI) 06:00 06:02 2h 0m 41 km 1
THIVIM (THVM) 06:20 06:22 2h 0m 65 km 1
SAWANTWADI ROAD (SWV) 07:20 07:22 2h 0m 111 km 1
KUDAL (KUDL) 07:42 07:44 2h 0m 140 km 1
KANKAVALI (KKW) 08:14 08:16 2h 0m 179 km 1
VAIBHAVWADI RD (VBW) 08:50 08:52 2h 0m 222 km 1
RAJAPUR ROAD (RAJP) 09:10 09:12 2h 0m 246 km 1
RATNAGIRI (RN) 10:40 10:45 5h 0m 335 km 1
SANGMESHWAR (SGR) 11:24 11:25 1h 0m 382 km 1
CHIPLUN (CHI) 12:40 12:45 5h 0m 441 km 1
KHED (KHED) 13:10 13:12 2h 0m 482 km 1
MANGAON (MNI) 14:52 14:54 2h 0m 578 km 1
ROHA (ROHA) 15:50 15:55 5h 0m 620 km 1
PEN (PEN) 17:08 17:10 2h 0m 662 km 1
PANVEL (PNVL) 18:30 18:35 5h 0m 697 km 1
KALYAN JN (KYN) 19:15 19:18 3h 0m 734 km 1
IGATPURI (IGP) 21:05 21:10 5h 0m 817 km 1
NASHIK ROAD (NK) 21:50 21:53 3h 0m 868 km 1
MANMAD JN (MMR) 23:00 23:03 3h 0m 941 km 1
CHALISGAON JN (CSN) 23:40 23:43 3h 0m 1008 km 1
JALGAON JN (JL) 00:40 00:43 3h 0m 1100 km 2
BHUSAVAL JN (BSL) 01:10 01:15 5h 0m 1125 km 2
MALKAPUR (MKU) 01:50 01:52 2h 0m 1175 km 2
AKOLA JN (AK) 03:17 03:20 3h 0m 1264 km 2
BADNERA JN (BD) 05:27 05:30 3h 0m 1343 km 2
WARDHA JN (WR) 06:20 06:23 3h 0m 1438 km 2
NAGPUR (NGP) 07:40 07:45 5h 0m 1517 km 2
GONDIA JN (G) 09:55 10:00 5h 0m 1647 km 2
RAJ NANDGAON (RJN) 11:27 11:29 2h 0m 1752 km 2
DURG (DURG) 12:20 12:25 5h 0m 1782 km 2
RAIPUR JN (R) 13:05 13:10 5h 0m 1819 km 2
BHATAPARA (BYT) 14:00 14:02 2h 0m 1883 km 2
BILASPUR JN (BSP) 16:00 -- -- 1930 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 08242 MAO BSP SPECIAL, 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 08242 Online?

Checking the coach layout for MAO BSP SPECIAL is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 08242 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 08242 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 MAO BSP SPECIAL 08242 have?
08242 MAO BSP SPECIAL makes 34 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from MADGAON (MAO) and ends at BILASPUR JN (BSP).
Is 08242 a daily train?
It runs on: Mon.