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18042 • MGR CHENNAI CTL to SHALIMAR

18042 MAS SHM EXPRESS Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 18042 MAS SHM EXPRESS online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

MAS MGR CHENNAI CTL 18:45
33h 15m
SHM SHALIMAR 04:00
23 Coaches
Runs: Tue
18042 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLRD 1
SLRD
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
B7 4
AC 3 Tier
B6 5
AC 3 Tier
B5 6
AC 3 Tier
B4 7
AC 3 Tier
B3 8
AC 3 Tier
B2 9
AC 3 Tier
B1 10
AC 3 Tier
A2 11
AC 2 Tier
A1 12
AC 2 Tier
S7 13
Sleeper Class
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
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

18042 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) -- 18:45 -- 0 km 1
NELLORE (NLR) 22:33 22:35 2h 0m 176 km 1
ONGOLE (OGL) 00:03 00:05 2h 0m 292 km 2
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA) 02:33 02:35 2h 0m 431 km 2
RAJAHMUNDRY (RJY) 05:58 06:00 2h 0m 580 km 2
SAMALKOT JN (SLO) 06:43 06:45 2h 0m 630 km 2
DUVVADA (DVD) 09:33 09:35 2h 0m 763 km 2
VIZIANAGRAM JN (VZM) 11:00 11:20 20h 0m 828 km 2
BRAHMAPUR (BAM) 14:35 14:40 5h 0m 1044 km 2
KHURDA ROAD JN (KUR) 16:40 16:45 5h 0m 1191 km 2
BHUBANESWAR (BBS) 17:25 17:30 5h 0m 1210 km 2
CUTTACK (CTC) 18:45 18:50 5h 0m 1237 km 2
BHADRAK (BHC) 22:25 22:27 2h 0m 1353 km 2
BALESHWAR (BLS) 23:31 23:33 2h 0m 1415 km 2
KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) 01:07 01:15 8h 0m 1533 km 3
SANTRAGACHI JN (SRC) 02:45 02:47 2h 0m 1641 km 3
SHALIMAR (SHM) 04:00 -- -- 1646 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 18042 MAS SHM EXPRESS, 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 18042 Online?

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

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 18042 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 18042 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 MAS SHM EXPRESS 18042 have?
18042 MAS SHM EXPRESS makes 17 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) and ends at SHALIMAR (SHM).
Is 18042 a daily train?
It runs on: Tue.

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