07218 Shivamogga Town - Machilipatnam Fare Special Coach Position
07218 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
Shivamogga Town - Machilipatnam Fare Special (07218) runs from SHIMOGA TOWN to MACHELIPATNAM.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 07218 Shivamogga Town - Machilipatnam Fare Special Today
Find the coach position of 07218 Shivamogga Town - Machilipatnam Fare Special — 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 SHIMOGA TOWN, MACHELIPATNAM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 07218 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.
07218 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 07218 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 07218:
| 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 07218 Shivamogga Town - Machilipatnam Fare Special, 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 | 07218 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | Shivamogga Town - Machilipatnam Fare Special |
| From | SHIMOGA TOWN (SMET) |
| To | MACHELIPATNAM (MTM) |
| Departure | 17:40 |
| Arrival | 15:55 |
| Duration | — |
| Classes | — |
| Type | — |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHIMOGA TOWN | SMET | — | 17:40 | — | — |
| 2 | BHADRAVATI | BDVT | 17:58 | 18:00 | 2min | 19 km |
| 3 | TARIKERE JN | TKE | 18:16 | 18:18 | 2min | 39 km |
| 4 | BIRUR JN | RRB | 18:43 | 18:45 | 2min | 63 km |
| 5 | ARSIKERE JN | ASK | 19:20 | 19:25 | 5min | 109 km |
| 6 | TIPTUR | TTR | 19:45 | 19:47 | 2min | 134 km |
| 7 | TUMKUR | TK | 20:20 | 20:22 | 2min | 205 km |
| 8 | YELHANKA JN | YNK | 23:35 | 23:37 | 2min | 277 km |
| 9 | HINDUPUR | HUP | 00:43 | 00:45 | 2min | 360 km |
| 10 | SATYA SAI P NILAYAM | SSPN | 02:30 | 02:32 | 2min | 417 km |
| 11 | DHARMAVARAM JN | DMM | 03:55 | 04:00 | 5min | 450 km |
| 12 | ANANTAPUR | ATP | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2min | 484 km |
| 13 | GOOTY JN | GY | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2min | 541 km |
| 14 | DHONE | DHNE | 06:55 | 07:00 | 5min | 596 km |
| 15 | BETAMCHERLA | BMH | 07:28 | 07:30 | 2min | 632 km |
| 16 | NANDYAL | NDL | 08:30 | 08:35 | 5min | 672 km |
| 17 | GIDDALUR | GID | 09:45 | 09:47 | 2min | 726 km |
| 18 | CUMBUM | CBM | 10:13 | 10:15 | 2min | 759 km |
| 19 | MARKAPUR ROAD | MRK | 10:32 | 10:33 | 1min | 785 km |
| 20 | DONAKONDA | DKD | 10:55 | 10:57 | 2min | 809 km |
| 21 | NARASARAOPET | NRT | 12:15 | 12:17 | 2min | 884 km |
| 22 | GUNTUR JN | GNT | 13:15 | 13:20 | 5min | 929 km |
| 23 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 14:10 | 14:20 | 10min | 961 km |
| 24 | GUDIVADA JN | GDV | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2min | 1005 km |
| 25 | MACHELIPATNAM | MTM | 15:55 | 15:55 | — | 1041 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 07218 Shivamogga Town - Machilipatnam Fare Special?
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 07218 Shivamogga Town - Machilipatnam Fare Special arrive on?
Platform numbers for 07218 at SHIMOGA TOWN, MACHELIPATNAM 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 07218 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 07218 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 07218?
Shivamogga Town - Machilipatnam Fare Special.