18018 PURI VZR EXPRESS Coach Position
PURI VZR EXPRESS (18018) runs from PURI to BHANJPUR in 07h 00m · classes: SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18018 PURI VZR EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 18018 PURI VZR 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 PURI, BHANJPUR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18018 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 18018 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 18018:
| 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 18018 PURI VZR 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 | 18018 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PURI VZR EXPRESS |
| From | PURI (PURI) |
| To | BHANJPUR (VZR) |
| Departure | 23:50 |
| Arrival | 06:50 |
| Duration | 07h 00m |
| Classes | SL, EC |
| Type | |
| Running Days | Fri, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PURI | PURI | — | 23:50 | — | — |
| 2 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 00:45 | 00:50 | 5min | 44 km |
| 3 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 01:15 | 01:20 | 5min | 63 km |
| 4 | CUTTACK | CTC | 02:00 | 02:05 | 5min | 91 km |
| 5 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 03:20 | 03:22 | 2min | 163 km |
| 6 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 04:00 | 04:02 | 2min | 206 km |
| 7 | SORO | SORO | 04:24 | 04:26 | 2min | 235 km |
| 8 | BALASORE | BLS | 04:48 | 04:50 | 2min | 268 km |
| 9 | RUPSA JN | ROP | 05:08 | 05:10 | 2min | 286 km |
| 10 | BETNOTI | BTQ | 05:33 | 05:35 | 2min | 310 km |
| 11 | BARIPADA | BPO | 06:30 | 06:32 | 2min | 338 km |
| 12 | BHANJPUR | VZR | 06:50 | 06:50 | — | 341 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18018 PURI VZR 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 18018 PURI VZR EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18018 at PURI, BHANJPUR 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 18018 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18018 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18018?
PURI VZR EXPRESS offers SL, EC classes.