18040 PURI SHM EXPRESS Coach Position
18040 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PURI SHM EXPRESS (18040) runs from KHURDA ROAD JN to KOLKATA SHALIMAR in 08h 05m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18040 PURI SHM EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 18040 PURI SHM 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 KHURDA ROAD JN, KOLKATA SHALIMAR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18040 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.
18040 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 18040 PURI SHM EXPRESS.
Total 19 coaches · 3 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 18040 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 18040 PURI SHM EXPRESS halts, along the KHURDA ROAD JN → KOLKATA SHALIMAR route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PURI | PF 4 | |
| 2 | MLT | PF 2 | |
| 11 | KUR | PF 3 | |
| 14 | BBS | PF 1 | |
| 22 | CTC | PF 2 | |
| 36 | JJKR | PF 2 | |
| 44 | BHC | PF 3 | |
| 54 | BLS | PF 4 | |
| 72 | KGP | PF 3 | |
| 102 | SRC | PF 6 | |
| 104 | SHM | PF 1 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 18040 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 18040:
| 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 18040 PURI SHM 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 | 18040 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PURI SHM EXPRESS |
| From | KHURDA ROAD JN (KUR) |
| To | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| Departure | 00:45 |
| Arrival | 08:50 |
| Duration | 08h 05m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | — |
| Running Days | Tue |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | — | 00:45 | — | — |
| 2 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 01:10 | 01:15 | 5min | 19 km |
| 3 | CUTTACK | CTC | 02:00 | 02:05 | 5min | 47 km |
| 4 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 03:15 | 03:17 | 2min | 119 km |
| 5 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 04:03 | 04:05 | 2min | 162 km |
| 6 | BALASORE | BLS | 04:50 | 04:52 | 2min | 224 km |
| 7 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 06:30 | 06:35 | 5min | 343 km |
| 8 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 08:15 | 08:17 | 2min | 450 km |
| 9 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | 08:50 | 08:50 | — | 456 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18040 PURI SHM 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 18040 PURI SHM EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18040 at KHURDA ROAD JN, KOLKATA SHALIMAR 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 18040 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18040 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18040?
PURI SHM EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.