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18048 • VASCO DA GAMA to SHALIMAR

18048 VSG SHM EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 18048 VSG SHM EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

VSG VASCO DA GAMA 06:30
41h 15m
SHM SHALIMAR 23:45
21 Coaches
Runs: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
18048 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
PWR 1
PWR
GN 2
Unreserved General Class
GN 3
Unreserved General Class
A1 4
AC 2 Tier
B1 5
AC 3 Tier
B2 6
AC 3 Tier
B3 7
AC 3 Tier
B4 8
AC 3 Tier
S1 9
Sleeper Class
S2 10
Sleeper Class
S3 11
Sleeper Class
S4 12
Sleeper Class
S5 13
Sleeper Class
S6 14
Sleeper Class
S7 15
Sleeper Class
S8 16
Sleeper Class
S9 17
Sleeper Class
GN 18
Unreserved General Class
GN 19
Unreserved General Class
GRD 20
GRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

18048 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
VASCO DA GAMA (VSG) -- 06:30 -- 0 km 1
MADGAON (MAO) 06:55 07:00 5h 0m 28 km 1
SANVERDAM CHUCH (SVM) 07:33 07:34 1h 0m 44 km 1
KULEM (QLM) 08:03 08:05 2h 0m 62 km 1
CASTLE ROCK (CLR) 09:15 09:20 5h 0m 121 km 1
LONDA JN (LD) 09:48 09:50 2h 0m 146 km 1
DHARWAR (DWR) 11:13 11:15 2h 0m 216 km 1
SSS HUBBALLI JN (UBL) 11:55 12:05 10h 0m 236 km 1
GADAG JN (GDG) 12:58 13:00 2h 0m 294 km 1
KOPPAL (KBL) 13:50 13:52 2h 0m 352 km 1
HOSAPETE JN (HPT) 14:28 14:30 2h 0m 379 km 1
TORANAGALLU (TNGL) 15:03 15:05 2h 0m 412 km 1
BALLARI JN (BAY) 16:18 16:20 2h 0m 445 km 1
GUNTAKAL JN (GTL) 17:30 17:40 10h 0m 495 km 1
DHONE (DHNE) 18:48 18:50 2h 0m 564 km 1
NANDYAL JN (NDL) 20:20 20:25 5h 0m 639 km 1
GIDDALUR (GID) 21:29 21:30 1h 0m 693 km 1
CUMBUM (CBM) 22:04 22:05 1h 0m 727 km 1
MARKAPUR ROAD (MRK) 22:29 22:30 1h 0m 753 km 1
DONAKONDA (DKD) 22:54 22:55 1h 0m 777 km 1
VINUKONDA (VKN) 23:33 23:34 1h 0m 814 km 1
NARASARAOPET (NRT) 00:05 00:06 1h 0m 851 km 2
GUNTUR JN (GNT) 01:10 01:15 5h 0m 897 km 2
VIJAYAWADA JN (BZA) 02:30 02:40 10h 0m 928 km 2
ELURU (EE) 03:23 03:25 2h 0m 988 km 2
TADEPALLIGUDEM (TDD) 04:04 04:05 1h 0m 1036 km 2
RAJAHMUNDRY (RJY) 04:58 05:00 2h 0m 1078 km 2
SAMALKOT JN (SLO) 05:39 05:40 1h 0m 1128 km 2
DUVVADA (DVD) 07:48 07:50 2h 0m 1261 km 2
VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) 08:25 08:45 20h 0m 1278 km 2
VIZIANAGRAM JN (VZM) 09:38 09:40 2h 0m 1339 km 2
SRIKAKULAM ROAD (CHE) 10:28 10:30 2h 0m 1408 km 2
PALASA (PSA) 11:43 11:45 2h 0m 1481 km 2
BRAHMAPUR (BAM) 13:02 13:04 2h 0m 1555 km 2
KHURDA ROAD JN (KUR) 14:40 15:00 20h 0m 1702 km 2
BHUBANESWAR (BBS) 15:20 15:25 5h 0m 1721 km 2
CUTTACK (CTC) 15:55 16:00 5h 0m 1748 km 2
JAJPUR K ROAD (JJKR) 17:24 17:26 2h 0m 1820 km 2
BHADRAK (BHC) 18:16 18:18 2h 0m 1864 km 2
BALESHWAR (BLS) 19:14 19:16 2h 0m 1926 km 2
KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) 20:58 21:03 5h 0m 2044 km 2
SANTRAGACHI JN (SRC) 22:36 22:38 2h 0m 2152 km 2
SHALIMAR (SHM) 23:45 -- -- 2157 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 18048 VSG 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 18048 Online?

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

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 18048 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 18048 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 VSG SHM EXP 18048 have?
18048 VSG SHM EXP makes 43 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from VASCO DA GAMA (VSG) and ends at SHALIMAR (SHM).
Is 18048 a daily train?
It runs on: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun.