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18523 • VISAKHAPATNAM to BANARAS

18523 VSKP BNRS EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 18523 VSKP BNRS EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

VSKP VISAKHAPATNAM 04:15
29h 10m
BNRS BANARAS 09:25
23 Coaches
Runs: Wed, Sun
18523 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
H1 4
AC First Class
A1 5
AC 2 Tier
A2 6
AC 2 Tier
M1 7
AC 3 Tier Economy
B1 8
AC 3 Tier
B2 9
AC 3 Tier
B3 10
AC 3 Tier
B4 11
AC 3 Tier
B5 12
AC 3 Tier
S1 13
Sleeper Class
S2 14
Sleeper Class
PC 15
Pantry Car
S3 16
Sleeper Class
S4 17
Sleeper Class
S5 18
Sleeper Class
S6 19
Sleeper Class
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

18523 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) -- 04:15 -- 0 km 1
KOTTAVALASA (KTV) 04:40 04:42 2h 0m 27 km 1
VIZIANAGRAM JN (VZM) 05:13 05:15 2h 0m 61 km 1
BOBBILI (VBL) 05:58 06:00 2h 0m 115 km 1
PARVATIPURAM (PVP) 06:23 06:25 2h 0m 139 km 1
RAYAGADA (RGDA) 07:18 07:20 2h 0m 185 km 1
MUNIGUDA (MNGD) 08:00 08:02 2h 0m 239 km 1
KESINGA (KSNG) 09:05 09:07 2h 0m 312 km 1
TITLAGARH (TIG) 09:30 09:40 10h 0m 325 km 1
BALANGIR (BLGR) 10:35 10:37 2h 0m 388 km 1
BARGARH ROAD (BRGA) 11:35 11:37 2h 0m 464 km 1
SAMBALPUR (SBP) 12:35 12:45 10h 0m 506 km 1
RENGALI (RGL) 13:05 13:07 2h 0m 529 km 1
JHARSUGUDA JN (JSG) 13:55 14:00 5h 0m 555 km 1
RAJGANGPUR (GP) 14:48 14:50 2h 0m 626 km 1
ROURKELA (ROU) 15:27 15:35 8h 0m 657 km 1
NUAGAON (NXN) 16:13 16:15 2h 0m 688 km 1
BANO (BANO) 17:00 17:01 1h 0m 730 km 1
POKLA (PKF) 17:34 17:35 1h 0m 762 km 1
HATIA (HTE) 19:25 19:30 5h 0m 823 km 1
RANCHI (RNC) 19:55 20:05 10h 0m 830 km 1
MURI (MURI) 21:00 21:05 5h 0m 892 km 1
RAMGARH CANT (RMT) 22:05 22:10 5h 0m 946 km 1
BARKA KANA (BRKA) 22:50 23:00 10h 0m 950 km 1
PATRATU (PTRU) 23:16 23:18 2h 0m 970 km 1
KHALARI (KLRE) 23:46 23:48 2h 0m 1006 km 1
TORI (TORI) 00:09 00:11 2h 0m 1035 km 2
BARWADIH JN (BRWD) 01:08 01:10 2h 0m 1108 km 2
DALTONGANJ (DTO) 01:33 01:35 2h 0m 1135 km 2
GARWA ROAD (GHD) 03:25 03:30 5h 0m 1168 km 2
UNTARE ROAD (URD) 03:45 03:47 2h 0m 1185 km 2
MUHAMMADGANJ (MDJ) 03:59 04:01 2h 0m 1197 km 2
HAIDARNAGAR (HDN) 04:11 04:13 2h 0m 1208 km 2
JAPLA (JPL) 04:20 04:22 2h 0m 1215 km 2
NABINAGAR ROAD (NBG) 04:39 04:41 2h 0m 1231 km 2
ANKORAH AKORHA (ANH) 04:58 05:00 2h 0m 1245 km 2
DEHRI ON SONE (DOS) 05:26 05:28 2h 0m 1267 km 2
SASARAM (SSM) 05:43 05:45 2h 0m 1285 km 2
KUDRA (KTQ) 06:03 06:05 2h 0m 1310 km 2
BHABUA ROAD (BBU) 06:22 06:24 2h 0m 1332 km 2
DD UPADHYAYA JN (DDU) 07:45 07:50 5h 0m 1385 km 2
KASHI (KEI) 08:41 08:42 1h 0m 1396 km 2
VARANASI JN (BSB) 08:57 09:07 10h 0m 1402 km 2
BANARAS (BNRS) 09:25 -- -- 1405 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 18523 VSKP BNRS 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 18523 Online?

Checking the coach layout for VSKP BNRS EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 18523 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 18523 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 VSKP BNRS EXP 18523 have?
18523 VSKP BNRS EXP makes 44 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) and ends at BANARAS (BNRS).
Is 18523 a daily train?
It runs on: Wed, Sun.