17618 TAPOVAN EXPRESS Coach Position
17618 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
TAPOVAN EXPRESS (17618) runs from HUZUR SAHIB NANDED to MUMBAI CSMT in 12h 03m · classes: SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 17618 TAPOVAN EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 17618 TAPOVAN EXPRESS — 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 HUZUR SAHIB NANDED, MUMBAI CSMT and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 17618 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.
17618 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 17618 TAPOVAN EXPRESS.
Total 18 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 17618 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 17618 TAPOVAN EXPRESS halts, along the HUZUR SAHIB NANDED → MUMBAI CSMT route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NED | PF 2 | |
| 5 | PAU | PF 1 | |
| 8 | PBN | PF 2 | |
| 11 | MVO | PF 2 | |
| 13 | SELU | PF 1 | |
| 16 | PTU | PF 1 | |
| 21 | J | PF 1 | |
| 27 | CPSN | PF 1 | |
| 30 | LSR | PF 1 | |
| 33 | RGO | PF 1 | |
| 37 | MMR | PF 4 | |
| 39 | LS | PF 3 | |
| 41 | NR | PF 3 | |
| 45 | NK | PF 3 | |
| 46 | DVL | PF 2 | |
| 51 | IGP | PF 4 | |
| 55 | KSRA | PF 2 | |
| 66 | KYN | PF 5 | |
| 73 | TNA | PF 6 | |
| 84 | DR | PF 12 | |
| 91 | CSMT | PF 12 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 17618 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 17618:
| 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 17618 TAPOVAN EXPRESS, 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 | 17618 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | TAPOVAN EXPRESS |
| From | HUZUR SAHIB NANDED (NED) |
| To | MUMBAI CSMT (CSMT) |
| Departure | 10:05 |
| Arrival | 22:08 |
| Duration | 12h 03m |
| Classes | SL, EC |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUZUR SAHIB NANDED | NED | — | 10:05 | — | — |
| 2 | PURNA JN | PAU | 10:36 | 10:38 | 2min | 31 km |
| 3 | PARBHANI JN | PBN | 11:13 | 11:15 | 2min | 59 km |
| 4 | MANWATH ROAD | MVO | 11:35 | 11:36 | 1min | 87 km |
| 5 | SELU | SELU | 11:49 | 11:50 | 1min | 102 km |
| 6 | PARTUR | PTU | 12:14 | 12:15 | 1min | 129 km |
| 7 | JALNA | J | 13:08 | 13:10 | 2min | 174 km |
| 8 | CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR | CPSN | 14:30 | 14:35 | 5min | 236 km |
| 9 | LASUR | LSR | 15:04 | 15:05 | 1min | 270 km |
| 10 | ROTEGAON | RGO | 15:29 | 15:30 | 1min | 298 km |
| 11 | MANMAD JN | MMR | 16:55 | 17:00 | 5min | 350 km |
| 12 | LASALGAON | LS | 17:19 | 17:20 | 1min | 375 km |
| 13 | NIPHAD | NR | 17:31 | 17:32 | 1min | 392 km |
| 14 | NASIK ROAD | NK | 17:57 | 18:00 | 3min | 423 km |
| 15 | DEVLALI | DVL | 18:07 | 18:09 | 2min | 429 km |
| 16 | IGATPURI | IGP | 18:55 | 18:57 | 2min | 474 km |
| 17 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 20:46 | 20:49 | 3min | 557 km |
| 18 | THANE | TNA | 21:10 | 21:12 | 2min | 577 km |
| 19 | MUMBAI DADAR CENTRAL | DR | 21:36 | 21:38 | 2min | 601 km |
| 20 | MUMBAI CSMT | CSMT | 22:08 | 22:08 | — | 610 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 17618 TAPOVAN EXPRESS?
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 17618 TAPOVAN EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 17618 at HUZUR SAHIB NANDED, MUMBAI CSMT 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 17618 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 17618 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 17618?
TAPOVAN EXPRESS offers SL, EC classes.