18017 VZR PURI EXP Coach Position
18017 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VZR PURI EXP (18017) runs from BHANJPUR to KHURDA ROAD JN in 05h 25m · classes: SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18017 VZR PURI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18017 VZR PURI 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 BHANJPUR, KHURDA ROAD JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18017 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.
18017 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 18017 VZR PURI EXP.
Total 8 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 18017 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 18017 VZR PURI EXP halts, along the BHANJPUR → KHURDA ROAD JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VZR | PF 2 | |
| 2 | BPO | PF 1 | |
| 5 | BTQ | PF 1 | |
| 9 | ROP | PF 1 | |
| 12 | BLS | PF 3 | |
| 17 | SORO | PF 2 | |
| 22 | BHC | PF 2 | |
| 30 | JJKR | PF 3 | |
| 44 | CTC | PF 3 | |
| 52 | BBS | PF 3 | |
| 55 | KUR | PF 6 | |
| 65 | PURI | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 18017 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 18017:
| 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 18017 VZR PURI 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 | 18017 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VZR PURI EXP |
| From | BHANJPUR (VZR) |
| To | KHURDA ROAD JN (KUR) |
| Departure | 23:10 |
| Arrival | 04:35 |
| Duration | 05h 25m |
| Classes | SL, EC |
| Type | — |
| Running Days | Thu, Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHANJPUR | VZR | — | 23:10 | — | — |
| 2 | BARIPADA | BPO | 23:18 | 23:20 | 2min | 4 km |
| 3 | BETNOTI | BTQ | 23:52 | 23:54 | 2min | 32 km |
| 4 | RUPSA JN | ROP | 00:30 | 00:32 | 2min | 56 km |
| 5 | BALASORE | BLS | 00:50 | 00:52 | 2min | 73 km |
| 6 | SORO | SORO | 01:15 | 01:17 | 2min | 107 km |
| 7 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 01:48 | 01:50 | 2min | 136 km |
| 8 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 02:25 | 02:27 | 2min | 179 km |
| 9 | CUTTACK | CTC | 03:30 | 03:35 | 5min | 251 km |
| 10 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 04:05 | 04:10 | 5min | 279 km |
| 11 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 04:35 | 04:35 | — | 298 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18017 VZR PURI 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 18017 VZR PURI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18017 at BHANJPUR, KHURDA ROAD 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 18017 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18017 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18017?
VZR PURI EXP offers SL, EC classes.