18006 SAMALESWARI EXP Coach Position
18006 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SAMALESWARI EXP (18006) runs from JAGDALPUR to HOWRAH JN in 25h 00m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18006 SAMALESWARI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18006 SAMALESWARI 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 JAGDALPUR, HOWRAH JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18006 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.
18006 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18006 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 18006:
| 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 18006 SAMALESWARI 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 | 18006 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SAMALESWARI EXP |
| From | JAGDALPUR (JDB) |
| To | HOWRAH JN (HWH) |
| Departure | 05:30 |
| Arrival | 06:30 |
| Duration | 25h 00m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAGDALPUR | JDB | — | 05:30 | — | — |
| 2 | JEYPORE | JYP | 06:18 | 06:20 | 2min | 70 km |
| 3 | KORAPUT | KRPU | 07:35 | 08:00 | 25min | 106 km |
| 4 | DAMANJODI | DMNJ | 08:23 | 08:25 | 2min | 124 km |
| 5 | LAXMIPUR ROAD | LKMR | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2min | 167 km |
| 6 | TIKIRI | TKRI | 09:43 | 09:45 | 2min | 189 km |
| 7 | RAYAGADA | RGDA | 11:25 | 11:50 | 25min | 261 km |
| 8 | THERUBALI | THV | 12:20 | 12:22 | 2min | 281 km |
| 9 | MUNIGUDA | MNGD | 12:55 | 12:57 | 2min | 320 km |
| 10 | AMBODALA | AMB | 13:23 | 13:25 | 2min | 347 km |
| 11 | NORLA ROAD | NRLR | 13:43 | 13:45 | 2min | 375 km |
| 12 | RUPRA ROAD | RPRD | 13:53 | 13:55 | 2min | 383 km |
| 13 | KESINGA | KSNG | 14:15 | 14:20 | 5min | 401 km |
| 14 | TITLAGARH | TIG | 14:35 | 14:45 | 10min | 416 km |
| 15 | SAINTALA | SFC | 15:14 | 15:16 | 2min | 445 km |
| 16 | BALANGIR | BLGR | 15:40 | 15:45 | 5min | 479 km |
| 17 | LOISINGHA | LSX | 16:00 | 16:02 | 2min | 498 km |
| 18 | BARPALI | BRPL | 16:28 | 16:30 | 2min | 536 km |
| 19 | BARGARH ROAD | BRGA | 16:50 | 16:55 | 5min | 555 km |
| 20 | HIRAKUD | HKG | 17:25 | 17:27 | 2min | 590 km |
| 21 | SAMBALPUR | SBP | 18:15 | 18:25 | 10min | 597 km |
| 22 | RENGALI | RGL | 18:55 | 18:57 | 2min | 619 km |
| 23 | JHARSUGUDA JN | JSG | 19:40 | 19:45 | 5min | 646 km |
| 24 | BAGDIHI | BEH | 20:03 | 20:05 | 2min | 667 km |
| 25 | BAMRA | BMB | 20:18 | 20:20 | 2min | 683 km |
| 26 | GARPOS | GPH | 20:33 | 20:35 | 2min | 699 km |
| 27 | RAJGANGPUR | GP | 20:48 | 20:50 | 2min | 717 km |
| 28 | ROURKELA | ROU | 21:32 | 21:40 | 8min | 747 km |
| 29 | BISRA | BZR | 21:59 | 22:00 | 1min | 762 km |
| 30 | MANOHARPUR | MOU | 22:13 | 22:15 | 2min | 787 km |
| 31 | CHAKRADHARPUR | CKP | 23:10 | 23:17 | 7min | 849 km |
| 32 | RAJKHARSAWAN JN | RKSN | 23:31 | 23:32 | 1min | 869 km |
| 33 | TATANAGAR JN | TATA | 00:20 | 00:30 | 10min | 911 km |
| 34 | JHARGRAM | JGM | 02:10 | 02:12 | 2min | 1007 km |
| 35 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 03:10 | 03:15 | 5min | 1045 km |
| 36 | PANSKURA | PKU | 03:38 | 03:40 | 2min | 1090 km |
| 37 | BAGNAN | BZN | 04:07 | 04:09 | 2min | 1115 km |
| 38 | ULUBARIA | ULB | 04:23 | 04:25 | 2min | 1128 km |
| 39 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 04:45 | 04:47 | 2min | 1153 km |
| 40 | HOWRAH JN | HWH | 06:30 | 06:30 | — | 1160 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18006 SAMALESWARI 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 18006 SAMALESWARI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18006 at JAGDALPUR, HOWRAH JN 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 18006 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18006 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18006?
SAMALESWARI EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.