05018 BL MAU SPL Coach Position
05018 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
BL MAU SPL (05018) runs from VALSAD to GORAKHPUR JN in 30h 30m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 05018 BL MAU SPL Today
Find the coach position of 05018 BL MAU SPL — the order in which coaches like S1, S2, B1, B2, A1, M1, GEN, SLR are arranged in the rake from the engine — along with the platform number at VALSAD, GORAKHPUR JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 05018 is published on the live chart approximately 4 hours before departure.
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Coach order is fixed by the rake; coach positions and platform numbers become accurate ~4 hrs before departure when Indian Railways prepares the chart.
05018 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 05018 BL MAU SPL.
Total 17 coaches · 10 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 05018 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 05018 BL MAU SPL halts, along the VALSAD → GORAKHPUR JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BL | — | |
| 15 | ST | PF 1 | |
| 39 | BRC | PF 2 | |
| 74 | RTM | PF 6 | |
| 81 | NAD | PF 1 | |
| 94 | BWM | PF 2 | |
| 97 | RMA | PF 2 | |
| 105 | KOTA | PF 1 | |
| 127 | GGC | PF 1 | |
| 137 | BXN | PF 1 | |
| 150 | IDH | — | |
| 156 | TDL | — | |
| 186 | CNB | — | |
| 198 | ASH | — | |
| 201 | BNZ | — | |
| 206 | BBK | PF 4 | |
| 220 | GD | — | |
| 234 | BST | — | |
| 244 | GKP | PF 1 | |
| 251 | DEOS | — | |
| 254 | BTT | — | |
| 256 | SRU | — | |
| 259 | BLTR | — | |
| 264 | MAU | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 05018 Coach Position
On the live chart, coaches are listed in order from engine → brake van. The first coach after the loco is usually SLR/EOG, followed by general (GEN), sleeper (S1–S11), 3AC (B1–B3), 2AC (A1–A2), 1AC (H1), pantry car (PC), and another SLR at the rear. Coach codes you'll see for 05018:
| Code | Class | Typical Position |
|---|---|---|
| H1, HA1 | 1AC — First AC | Near engine (premium, fewest coaches) |
| A1, A2, A3 | 2AC — Second AC Two-Tier | Front-middle of rake |
| B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 3AC — Third AC Three-Tier | Middle of rake |
| M1, M2 | 3E — 3AC Economy | Middle of rake (newer coaches) |
| S1, S2 … S11 | SL — Sleeper Class | Middle to rear of rake |
| C1, C2 … C8 | CC — AC Chair Car (Shatabdi/Vande Bharat/Tejas) | Most coaches in the rake |
| D1, D2 … D14 | 2S — Second Seating (Jan Shatabdi/Intercity) | Most coaches in the rake |
| E1, E2 | EC — Executive Chair Car | Centre of rake (premium chair) |
| GEN, GS, UR | 2S General — Unreserved | Either end (next to SLR) |
| SLR, EOG | Brake Van / Power Car (luggage + disabled berth) | Both ends of the rake |
| PC, RA | Pantry Car / Catering | Centre (where AC + sleeper meet) |
Tip: For 05018 BL MAU SPL, check the live chart 4 hours before departure to see which platform side the engine will be — this tells you whether to walk towards the front or rear of the platform to reach your coach quickly.
Train Details
| Train Number | 05018 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | BL MAU SPL |
| From | VALSAD (BL) |
| To | GORAKHPUR JN (GKP) |
| Departure | 15:10 |
| Arrival | 21:40 |
| Duration | 30h 30m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VALSAD | BL | — | 15:10 | — | — |
| 2 | SURAT | ST | 16:10 | 16:15 | 5min | 69 km |
| 3 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 18:35 | 18:45 | 10min | 198 km |
| 4 | RATLAM JN | RTM | 22:35 | 22:45 | 10min | 460 km |
| 5 | NAGDA JN | NAD | 23:48 | 23:50 | 2min | 501 km |
| 6 | BHAWANI MANDI | BWM | 01:03 | 01:05 | 2min | 625 km |
| 7 | RAMGANJ MANDI | RMA | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2min | 654 km |
| 8 | KOTA JN | KOTA | 02:35 | 02:40 | 5min | 726 km |
| 9 | GANGAPUR CITY | GGC | 04:35 | 04:40 | 5min | 897 km |
| 10 | BAYANA JN | BXN | 06:43 | 06:45 | 2min | 974 km |
| 11 | IDGAH AGRA JN | IDH | 08:40 | 08:45 | 5min | 1057 km |
| 12 | TUNDLA JN | TDL | 10:30 | 10:35 | 5min | 1081 km |
| 13 | KANPUR CENTRAL | CNB | 14:45 | 14:50 | 5min | 1313 km |
| 14 | AISHBAGH | ASH | 16:15 | 16:25 | 10min | 1385 km |
| 15 | BADSHAHNAGAR | BNZ | 16:55 | 16:57 | 2min | 1395 km |
| 16 | BARABANKI JN | BBK | 17:30 | 17:32 | 2min | 1419 km |
| 17 | GONDA JN | GD | 19:05 | 19:10 | 5min | 1507 km |
| 18 | BASTI | BST | 20:28 | 20:30 | 2min | 1597 km |
| 19 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | 21:30 | 21:40 | 10min | 1661 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 05018 BL MAU SPL?
Coach position (S1, B2, A1, M1…) is fixed by the rake composition and shown on the live chart from about 4 hours before departure. The chart view shows engine direction, coach order and platform position.
Which platform does 05018 BL MAU SPL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 05018 at VALSAD, GORAKHPUR JN and intermediate stops are published along with the rake composition. The platform list above shows the latest platform number for every halt on this train's route. Platforms can change at short notice — always confirm on the station display board.
Does 05018 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 05018 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 05018?
BL MAU SPL offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.