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18628 • RANCHI to HOWRAH JN

18628 INTERCITY EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 18628 INTERCITY EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

RNC RANCHI 05:20
10h 30m
HWH HOWRAH JN 15:50
20 Coaches
Runs: Mon, Tue, Sun
18628 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
D8 4
Second Seating
D7 5
Second Seating
D6 6
Second Seating
D5 7
Second Seating
D4 8
Second Seating
D3 9
Second Seating
D2 10
Second Seating
D1 11
Second Seating
C2 12
AC Chair Car
C1 13
AC Chair Car
M1 14
AC 3 Tier Economy
B2 15
AC 3 Tier
B1 16
AC 3 Tier
GEN 17
Unreserved General Class
GEN 18
Unreserved General Class
SLRD 19
SLRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

18628 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
RANCHI (RNC) -- 05:20 -- 0 km 1
MURI (MURI) 06:10 06:12 2h 0m 62 km 1
JHALIDA (JAA) 06:34 06:35 1h 0m 75 km 1
BOKARO STL CITY (BKSC) 07:20 07:25 5h 0m 115 km 1
CHANDRAPURA JN (CRP) 08:16 08:18 2h 0m 130 km 1
MAHUDA (MHQ) 08:38 08:40 2h 0m 145 km 1
BHOJUDIH JN (BJE) 09:07 09:08 1h 0m 168 km 1
SANTALDIH (SNTD) 09:19 09:20 1h 0m 174 km 1
ADRA JN (ADRA) 10:05 10:10 5h 0m 198 km 1
BANKURA (BQA) 10:51 10:53 2h 0m 251 km 1
BISHNUPUR (VSU) 11:18 11:20 2h 0m 281 km 1
MIDNAPORE (MDN) 12:28 12:30 2h 0m 353 km 1
KHARAGPUR JN (KGP) 13:00 13:02 2h 0m 366 km 1
HOWRAH JN (HWH) 15:50 -- -- 481 km 1

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 18628 INTERCITY 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 18628 Online?

Checking the coach layout for INTERCITY EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 18628 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 18628 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 INTERCITY EXP 18628 have?
18628 INTERCITY EXP makes 14 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from RANCHI (RNC) and ends at HOWRAH JN (HWH).
Is 18628 a daily train?
It runs on: Mon, Tue, Sun.