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18404 • DHANBAD JN to BHUBANESWAR

18404 DHN BBS EXPRESS Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 18404 DHN BBS EXPRESS online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

DHN DHANBAD JN 16:00
16h 15m
BBS BHUBANESWAR 08:15
18 Coaches
Runs: Daily
18404 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLRD 1
SLRD
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
S8 3
Sleeper Class
S7 4
Sleeper Class
S6 5
Sleeper Class
S5 6
Sleeper Class
S4 7
Sleeper Class
S3 8
Sleeper Class
S2 9
Sleeper Class
S1 10
Sleeper Class
B3 11
AC 3 Tier
B2 12
AC 3 Tier
B1 13
AC 3 Tier
A1 14
AC 2 Tier
GEN 15
Unreserved General Class
GEN 16
Unreserved General Class
LPR 17
LPR
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

18404 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
DHANBAD JN (DHN) -- 16:00 -- 0 km 1
CHANDRAPURA JN (CRP) 17:03 17:05 2h 0m 35 km 1
BOKARO STL CITY (BKSC) 17:35 17:40 5h 0m 50 km 1
MURI (MURI) 18:23 18:25 2h 0m 102 km 1
RANCHI (RNC) 19:35 19:45 10h 0m 164 km 1
HATIA (HTE) 20:10 20:15 5h 0m 171 km 1
ROURKELA (ROU) 23:15 23:25 10h 0m 338 km 1
JHARSUGUDA JN (JSG) 01:15 01:20 5h 0m 439 km 2
SAMBALPUR CITY (SBPY) 01:55 02:00 5h 0m 484 km 2
RAIRAKHOL (RAIR) 03:00 03:02 2h 0m 549 km 2
ANGUL (ANGL) 04:45 04:47 2h 0m 634 km 2
TALCHER ROAD (TLHD) 04:58 05:00 2h 0m 646 km 2
DHENKANAL (DNKL) 05:42 05:44 2h 0m 695 km 2
CUTTACK (CTC) 06:38 06:43 5h 0m 752 km 2
BHUBANESWAR (BBS) 08:15 -- -- 780 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 18404 DHN BBS 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 18404 Online?

Checking the coach layout for DHN BBS EXPRESS is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 18404 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 18404 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 DHN BBS EXPRESS 18404 have?
18404 DHN BBS EXPRESS makes 15 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from DHANBAD JN (DHN) and ends at BHUBANESWAR (BBS).
Is 18404 a daily train?
It runs on: Daily.