16523 SMVB BLGT EXP Coach Position
16523 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SMVB BLGT EXP (16523) runs from SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) to BALURGHAT in 42h 00m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16523 SMVB BLGT EXP Today
Find the coach position of 16523 SMVB BLGT EXP — 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 SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU), BALURGHAT and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16523 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.
16523 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 16523 SMVB BLGT EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 16523 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 16523 SMVB BLGT EXP halts, along the SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) → BALURGHAT route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMVB | — | |
| 3 | KJM | — | |
| 12 | BWT | PF 4 | |
| 17 | KPN | — | |
| 21 | JTJ | PF 3 | |
| 34 | KPD | — | |
| 45 | AJJ | — | |
| 70 | PER | — | |
| 95 | NYP | — | |
| 104 | NLR | — | |
| 117 | OGL | — | |
| 127 | CLX | — | |
| 136 | TEL | — | |
| 142 | BZA | — | |
| 152 | EE | — | |
| 165 | RJY | — | |
| 171 | SLO | — | |
| 186 | AKP | — | |
| 188 | DVD | PF 4 | |
| 191 | PDT | PF 4 | |
| 192 | KTV | PF 3 | |
| 196 | VZM | PF 4 | |
| 204 | CHE | PF 2 | |
| 213 | PSA | PF 4 | |
| 222 | BAM | PF 1 | |
| 233 | BALU | PF 3 | |
| 247 | KUR | PF 2 | |
| 250 | BBS | PF 2 | |
| 258 | CTC | PF 1 | |
| 272 | JJKR | PF 2 | |
| 280 | BHC | PF 3 | |
| 290 | BLS | PF 3 | |
| 308 | KGP | PF 7 | |
| 336 | ADL | PF 1 | |
| 342 | DKAE | — | |
| 367 | BWN | — | |
| 376 | BHP | — | |
| 385 | RPH | — | |
| 406 | MLDT | PF 4 | |
| 409 | EKI | — | |
| 414 | BNDP | — | |
| 415 | GRMP | — | |
| 419 | BLGT | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 16523 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 16523:
| 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 16523 SMVB BLGT EXP, 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 | 16523 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SMVB BLGT EXP |
| From | SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) (SMVB) |
| To | BALURGHAT (BLGT) |
| Departure | 10:15 |
| Arrival | 04:15 |
| Duration | 42h 00m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Wed |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU) | SMVB | — | 10:15 | — | — |
| 2 | KRISHNARAJAPURAM | KJM | 10:28 | 10:30 | 2min | 5 km |
| 3 | BANGARAPET | BWT | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2min | 62 km |
| 4 | KUPPAM | KPN | 11:34 | 11:36 | 2min | 96 km |
| 5 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 12:25 | 12:30 | 5min | 140 km |
| 6 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 13:40 | 13:45 | 5min | 223 km |
| 7 | ARAKKONAM | AJJ | 14:33 | 14:35 | 2min | 284 km |
| 8 | PERAMBUR | PER | 15:30 | 15:35 | 5min | 347 km |
| 9 | NAYADUPETA | NYP | 17:18 | 17:20 | 2min | 457 km |
| 10 | NELLORE | NLR | 18:08 | 18:10 | 2min | 522 km |
| 11 | ONGOLE | OGL | 19:38 | 19:40 | 2min | 639 km |
| 12 | CHIRALA | CLX | 20:23 | 20:25 | 2min | 688 km |
| 13 | TENALI JN | TEL | 21:13 | 21:15 | 2min | 745 km |
| 14 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 21:50 | 22:00 | 10min | 777 km |
| 15 | ELURU | EE | 22:53 | 22:55 | 2min | 836 km |
| 16 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 00:38 | 00:40 | 2min | 926 km |
| 17 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 01:23 | 01:25 | 2min | 976 km |
| 18 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 02:53 | 02:55 | 2min | 1094 km |
| 19 | DUVVADA | DVD | 03:35 | 03:37 | 2min | 1109 km |
| 20 | PENDURTI | PDT | 04:18 | 04:20 | 2min | 1130 km |
| 21 | KOTTAVALASA | KTV | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2min | 1139 km |
| 22 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 05:00 | 05:10 | 10min | 1174 km |
| 23 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 05:58 | 06:00 | 2min | 1243 km |
| 24 | PALASA | PSA | 07:35 | 07:37 | 2min | 1316 km |
| 25 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 08:27 | 08:32 | 5min | 1390 km |
| 26 | BALUGAON | BALU | 09:15 | 09:17 | 2min | 1466 km |
| 27 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 10:25 | 10:40 | 15min | 1537 km |
| 28 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 11:05 | 11:10 | 5min | 1556 km |
| 29 | CUTTACK | CTC | 11:43 | 11:45 | 2min | 1584 km |
| 30 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 12:50 | 12:52 | 2min | 1655 km |
| 31 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 13:42 | 13:44 | 2min | 1699 km |
| 32 | BALASORE | BLS | 14:48 | 14:50 | 2min | 1761 km |
| 33 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 16:35 | 16:43 | 8min | 1879 km |
| 34 | ANDUL | ADL | 18:05 | 18:10 | 5min | 1983 km |
| 35 | DANKUNI | DKAE | 19:05 | 19:10 | 5min | 2002 km |
| 36 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 20:00 | 20:02 | 2min | 2081 km |
| 37 | BOLPUR SHANTINIKETAN | BHP | 20:44 | 20:46 | 2min | 2133 km |
| 38 | RAMPUR HAT | RPH | 21:36 | 21:38 | 2min | 2193 km |
| 39 | MALDA TOWN | MLDT | 01:00 | 01:10 | 10min | 2314 km |
| 40 | EKLAKHI | EKI | 01:40 | 01:42 | 2min | 2334 km |
| 41 | BUNIADPUR | BNDP | 02:13 | 02:15 | 2min | 2376 km |
| 42 | GANGARAMPUR | GRMP | 02:26 | 02:28 | 2min | 2388 km |
| 43 | BALURGHAT | BLGT | 04:15 | 04:15 | — | 2420 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16523 SMVB BLGT EXP?
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 16523 SMVB BLGT EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16523 at SMVT BENGALURU(BENGALURU), BALURGHAT 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 16523 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16523 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16523?
SMVB BLGT EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.