18005 SAMBALESWARI EX Coach Position
SAMBALESWARI EX (18005) runs from HOWRAH JN to JAGDALPUR in 24h 20m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18005 SAMBALESWARI EX Today
Find the coach position of 18005 SAMBALESWARI EX — 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 HOWRAH JN, JAGDALPUR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18005 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.
How to Read 18005 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 18005:
| 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 18005 SAMBALESWARI EX, 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 | 18005 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SAMBALESWARI EX |
| From | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| To | JAGDALPUR (JDB) |
| Departure | 22:10 |
| Arrival | 22:30 |
| Duration | 24h 20m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | — | 22:10 | — | — |
| 2 | ULUBARIA | ULB | 22:47 | 22:49 | 2min | 33 km |
| 3 | BAGNAN | BZN | 23:01 | 23:03 | 2min | 46 km |
| 4 | MECHEDA | MCA | 23:18 | 23:20 | 2min | 59 km |
| 5 | PANSKURA | PKU | 23:37 | 23:39 | 2min | 71 km |
| 6 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 00:15 | 00:20 | 5min | 116 km |
| 7 | JHARGRAM | JGM | 00:58 | 01:00 | 2min | 154 km |
| 8 | TATANAGAR JN | TATA | 02:27 | 02:32 | 5min | 250 km |
| 9 | RAJKHARSAWAN JN | RKSN | 03:04 | 03:05 | 1min | 291 km |
| 10 | CHAKRADHARPUR | CKP | 03:28 | 03:35 | 7min | 312 km |
| 11 | MANOHARPUR | MOU | 04:23 | 04:25 | 2min | 373 km |
| 12 | BISRA | BZR | 04:46 | 04:47 | 1min | 398 km |
| 13 | ROURKELA | ROU | 05:07 | 05:15 | 8min | 413 km |
| 14 | RAJGANGPUR | GP | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2min | 443 km |
| 15 | GARPOS | GPH | 05:59 | 06:00 | 1min | 462 km |
| 16 | BAMRA | BMB | 06:13 | 06:15 | 2min | 478 km |
| 17 | BAGDIHI | BEH | 06:29 | 06:30 | 1min | 494 km |
| 18 | JHARSUGUDA JN | JSG | 07:50 | 08:00 | 10min | 515 km |
| 19 | RENGALI | RGL | 08:20 | 08:22 | 2min | 541 km |
| 20 | SAMBALPUR | SBP | 08:50 | 09:00 | 10min | 563 km |
| 21 | HIRAKUD | HKG | 09:18 | 09:20 | 2min | 570 km |
| 22 | BARGARH ROAD | BRGA | 09:50 | 09:55 | 5min | 606 km |
| 23 | BARPALI | BRPL | 10:10 | 10:12 | 2min | 625 km |
| 24 | LOISINGHA | LSX | 10:41 | 10:43 | 2min | 663 km |
| 25 | BALANGIR | BLGR | 11:00 | 11:05 | 5min | 682 km |
| 26 | SAINTALA | SFC | 11:30 | 11:32 | 2min | 716 km |
| 27 | TITLAGARH | TIG | 12:00 | 12:10 | 10min | 745 km |
| 28 | KESINGA | KSNG | 12:23 | 12:28 | 5min | 759 km |
| 29 | RUPRA ROAD | RPRD | 12:40 | 12:42 | 2min | 778 km |
| 30 | NORLA ROAD | NRLR | 12:50 | 12:52 | 2min | 785 km |
| 31 | AMBODALA | AMB | 13:10 | 13:12 | 2min | 814 km |
| 32 | MUNIGUDA | MNGD | 13:33 | 13:35 | 2min | 841 km |
| 33 | THERUBALI | THV | 14:05 | 14:07 | 2min | 879 km |
| 34 | RAYAGADA | RGDA | 15:10 | 15:35 | 25min | 900 km |
| 35 | LAXMIPUR ROAD | LKMR | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2min | 993 km |
| 36 | DAMANJODI | DMNJ | 18:38 | 18:40 | 2min | 1036 km |
| 37 | KORAPUT | KRPU | 19:15 | 19:40 | 25min | 1055 km |
| 38 | JEYPORE | JYP | 20:48 | 20:50 | 2min | 1090 km |
| 39 | JAGDALPUR | JDB | 22:30 | 22:30 | — | 1161 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18005 SAMBALESWARI EX?
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 18005 SAMBALESWARI EX arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18005 at HOWRAH JN, JAGDALPUR 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 18005 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18005 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18005?
SAMBALESWARI EX offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.