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18016 • BHANJPUR to SHALIMAR

18016 VZR SHM EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 18016 VZR SHM EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

VZR BHANJPUR 09:15
6h 15m
SHM SHALIMAR 15:30
11 Coaches
Runs: Mon, Sat
18016 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLRD 1
SLRD
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
S1 4
Sleeper Class
S2 5
Sleeper Class
D1 6
Second Seating
D2 7
Second Seating
GEN 8
Unreserved General Class
GEN 9
Unreserved General Class
SLRD 10
SLRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

18016 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
BHANJPUR (VZR) -- 09:15 -- 0 km 1
BARIPADA (BPO) 09:25 09:27 2h 0m 4 km 1
JAMSOLE (JSE) 09:40 09:41 1h 0m 17 km 1
KRISHNA CH PURA (KCV) 09:50 09:51 1h 0m 20 km 1
BETNOTI (BTQ) 10:09 10:10 1h 0m 32 km 1
JUGPURA (JRG) 10:27 10:28 1h 0m 43 km 1
RUPSA JN (ROP) 10:50 11:10 20h 0m 56 km 1
BASTA (BTS) 11:20 11:22 2h 0m 65 km 1
JALESWAR (JER) 11:35 11:37 2h 0m 85 km 1
BELDA (BLDA) 12:01 12:03 2h 0m 118 km 1
KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) 12:55 13:00 5h 0m 156 km 1
PANSKURA (PKU) 13:35 13:37 2h 0m 201 km 1
BAGNAN (BZN) 14:00 14:02 2h 0m 226 km 1
SANTRAGACHI JN (SRC) 14:48 14:50 2h 0m 264 km 1
SHALIMAR (SHM) 15:30 -- -- 269 km 1

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 18016 VZR SHM 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 18016 Online?

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

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 18016 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 18016 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 VZR SHM EXP 18016 have?
18016 VZR SHM EXP makes 15 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from BHANJPUR (VZR) and ends at SHALIMAR (SHM).
Is 18016 a daily train?
It runs on: Mon, Sat.