09018 VRL BDTS SPL Coach Position
09018 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VRL BDTS SPL (09018) runs from VERAVAL to MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS in 17h 50m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 09018 VRL BDTS SPL Today
Find the coach position of 09018 VRL BDTS 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 VERAVAL, MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 09018 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.
09018 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 09018 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 09018:
| 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 09018 VRL BDTS 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 | 09018 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VRL BDTS SPL |
| From | VERAVAL (VRL) |
| To | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS (BDTS) |
| Departure | 11:05 |
| Arrival | 04:55 |
| Duration | 17h 50m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VERAVAL | VRL | — | 11:05 | — | — |
| 2 | KESHOD | KSD | 12:01 | 12:02 | 1min | 47 km |
| 3 | JUNAGADH JN | JND | 12:35 | 12:37 | 2min | 82 km |
| 4 | JETALSAR JN | JLR | 13:23 | 13:25 | 2min | 108 km |
| 5 | GONDAL | GDL | 13:38 | 13:39 | 1min | 144 km |
| 6 | RAJKOT JN | RJT | 14:50 | 15:00 | 10min | 185 km |
| 7 | SURENDRANAGAR | SUNR | 16:52 | 16:54 | 2min | 301 km |
| 8 | AHMEDABAD JN | ADI | 19:45 | 19:50 | 5min | 432 km |
| 9 | ANAND JN | ANND | 20:55 | 20:57 | 2min | 496 km |
| 10 | VADODARA JN | BRC | 21:45 | 21:50 | 5min | 532 km |
| 11 | SURAT | ST | 01:12 | 01:17 | 5min | 661 km |
| 12 | VAPI | VAPI | 02:20 | 02:25 | 5min | 753 km |
| 13 | BORIVALI | BVI | 04:27 | 04:29 | 2min | 893 km |
| 14 | MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS | BDTS | 04:55 | 04:55 | — | 912 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 09018 VRL BDTS 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 09018 VRL BDTS SPL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 09018 at VERAVAL, MUMBAI BANDRA TERMINUS 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 09018 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 09018 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 09018?
VRL BDTS SPL offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.