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18242 • AMBIKAPUR to DURG

18242 ABKP DURG EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 18242 ABKP DURG EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

ABKP AMBIKAPUR 22:30
11h 25m
DURG DURG 09:55
23 Coaches
Runs: Daily
18242 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLRD 1
SLRD
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
S8 4
Sleeper Class
S7 5
Sleeper Class
S6 6
Sleeper Class
S5 7
Sleeper Class
S4 8
Sleeper Class
S3 9
Sleeper Class
S2 10
Sleeper Class
S1 11
Sleeper Class
M1 12
AC 3 Tier Economy
B3 13
AC 3 Tier
B2 14
AC 3 Tier
B1 15
AC 3 Tier
A2 16
AC 2 Tier
A1 17
AC 2 Tier
HA1 18
AC First Class + AC 2 Tier
GEN 19
Unreserved General 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

18242 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
AMBIKAPUR (ABKP) -- 22:30 -- 0 km 1
BISHRAMPUR (BSPR) 22:44 22:46 2h 0m 20 km 1
KARONJI (KJZ) 23:01 23:03 2h 0m 32 km 1
SURAJPUR ROAD (SJQ) 23:10 23:12 2h 0m 38 km 1
KATORA (KTO) 23:28 23:30 2h 0m 59 km 1
BAIKUNTHPUR RD (BRH) 23:43 23:45 2h 0m 76 km 1
NAGPUR ROAD P H (NPRD) 00:03 00:05 2h 0m 96 km 2
UDALKACHAR (UKR) 00:14 00:16 2h 0m 106 km 2
BIJURI (BJRI) 00:48 00:58 10h 0m 127 km 2
KOTMA (KTMA) 01:11 01:13 2h 0m 143 km 2
ANUPPUR JN (APR) 01:45 01:55 10h 0m 174 km 2
JAITHARI (JTI) 02:10 02:12 2h 0m 188 km 2
PENDRA ROAD (PND) 02:45 02:50 5h 0m 225 km 2
BELGAHNA (BIG) 04:10 04:12 2h 0m 278 km 2
KARGI ROAD (KGB) 04:28 04:30 2h 0m 294 km 2
USLAPUR (USL) 06:35 06:45 10h 0m 317 km 2
BHATAPARA (BYT) 07:31 07:33 2h 0m 369 km 2
TILDA NEORA (TLD) 07:56 07:58 2h 0m 395 km 2
RAIPUR JN (R) 08:35 08:40 5h 0m 433 km 2
BHILAI PWR HS (BPHB) 09:13 09:15 2h 0m 460 km 2
DURG (DURG) 09:55 -- -- 470 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 18242 ABKP DURG 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 18242 Online?

Checking the coach layout for ABKP DURG EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 18242 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 18242 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 ABKP DURG EXP 18242 have?
18242 ABKP DURG EXP makes 21 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from AMBIKAPUR (ABKP) and ends at DURG (DURG).
Is 18242 a daily train?
It runs on: Daily.