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18041 • SHALIMAR to MGR CHENNAI CTL

18041 SHM MAS EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 18041 SHM MAS EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

SHM SHALIMAR 14:45
26h 0m
MAS MGR CHENNAI CTL 16:45
23 Coaches
Runs: Mon
18041 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
S1 4
Sleeper Class
S2 5
Sleeper Class
S3 6
Sleeper Class
S4 7
Sleeper Class
S5 8
Sleeper Class
S6 9
Sleeper Class
S7 10
Sleeper Class
A1 11
AC 2 Tier
A2 12
AC 2 Tier
B1 13
AC 3 Tier
B2 14
AC 3 Tier
B3 15
AC 3 Tier
B4 16
AC 3 Tier
B5 17
AC 3 Tier
B6 18
AC 3 Tier
B7 19
AC 3 Tier
GEN 20
Unreserved General Class
GEN 21
Unreserved General Class
SLRD 22
SLRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

18041 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
SHALIMAR (SHM) -- 14:45 -- 0 km 1
SANTRAGACHI JN (SRC) 15:00 15:02 2h 0m 6 km 1
KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) 16:25 16:30 5h 0m 113 km 1
BALESHWAR (BLS) 17:58 18:00 2h 0m 232 km 1
BHADRAK (BHC) 18:50 18:52 2h 0m 294 km 1
CUTTACK (CTC) 20:39 20:44 5h 0m 409 km 1
BHUBANESWAR (BBS) 21:10 21:15 5h 0m 437 km 1
KHURDA ROAD JN (KUR) 21:30 21:40 10h 0m 456 km 1
BRAHMAPUR (BAM) 23:23 23:25 2h 0m 603 km 1
VIZIANAGRAM JN (VZM) 02:40 02:50 10h 0m 819 km 2
DUVVADA (DVD) 04:40 04:42 2h 0m 883 km 2
SAMALKOT JN (SLO) 05:58 06:00 2h 0m 1017 km 2
RAJAHMUNDRY (RJY) 06:43 06:45 2h 0m 1067 km 2
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA) 09:30 09:40 10h 0m 1216 km 2
ONGOLE (OGL) 11:38 11:40 2h 0m 1354 km 2
NELLORE (NLR) 13:08 13:10 2h 0m 1470 km 2
MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) 16:45 -- -- 1646 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 18041 SHM MAS 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 18041 Online?

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

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 18041 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 18041 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 MAS EXP 18041 have?
18041 SHM MAS EXP makes 17 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from SHALIMAR (SHM) and ends at MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS).
Is 18041 a daily train?
It runs on: Mon.

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