18042 MAS SHM EXPRESS Coach Position
18042 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MAS SHM EXPRESS (18042) runs from MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL to KOLKATA SHALIMAR in 33h 15m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18042 MAS SHM EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 18042 MAS 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 MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL, KOLKATA SHALIMAR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18042 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.
18042 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18042 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 18042:
| 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 18042 MAS 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 | 18042 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MAS SHM EXPRESS |
| From | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| To | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| Departure | 18:45 |
| Arrival | 04:00 |
| Duration | 33h 15m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | — |
| Running Days | Tue |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | — | 18:45 | — | — |
| 2 | NELLORE | NLR | 22:33 | 22:35 | 2min | 176 km |
| 3 | ONGOLE | OGL | 00:03 | 00:05 | 2min | 292 km |
| 4 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 02:33 | 02:35 | 2min | 431 km |
| 5 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 05:58 | 06:00 | 2min | 580 km |
| 6 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 06:43 | 06:45 | 2min | 630 km |
| 7 | DUVVADA | DVD | 09:33 | 09:35 | 2min | 763 km |
| 8 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 11:00 | 11:20 | 20min | 828 km |
| 9 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 14:35 | 14:40 | 5min | 1044 km |
| 10 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 16:40 | 16:45 | 5min | 1191 km |
| 11 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 17:25 | 17:30 | 5min | 1210 km |
| 12 | CUTTACK | CTC | 18:45 | 18:50 | 5min | 1237 km |
| 13 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 22:25 | 22:27 | 2min | 1353 km |
| 14 | BALASORE | BLS | 23:31 | 23:33 | 2min | 1415 km |
| 15 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 01:07 | 01:15 | 8min | 1533 km |
| 16 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 02:45 | 02:47 | 2min | 1641 km |
| 17 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | 04:00 | 04:00 | — | 1646 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18042 MAS 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 18042 MAS SHM EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18042 at MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL, 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 18042 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18042 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18042?
MAS SHM EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.