18045 EAST COAST EXP Coach Position
EAST COAST EXP (18045) runs from KOLKATA SHALIMAR to CHARLAPALLI in 30h 05m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18045 EAST COAST EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18045 EAST COAST 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 KOLKATA SHALIMAR, CHARLAPALLI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18045 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 18045 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 18045:
| 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 18045 EAST COAST 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 | 18045 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | EAST COAST EXP |
| From | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| To | CHARLAPALLI (CHZ) |
| Departure | 11:15 |
| Arrival | 17:20 |
| Duration | 30h 05m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | — | 11:15 | — | — |
| 2 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 11:30 | 11:32 | 2min | 6 km |
| 3 | MECHEDA | MCA | 12:17 | 12:22 | 5min | 57 km |
| 4 | PANSKURA | PKU | 12:37 | 12:42 | 5min | 69 km |
| 5 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 13:22 | 13:27 | 5min | 113 km |
| 6 | BELDA | BLDA | 14:00 | 14:02 | 2min | 151 km |
| 7 | JALESWAR | JER | 14:23 | 14:25 | 2min | 184 km |
| 8 | BASTA | BTS | 14:36 | 14:37 | 1min | 204 km |
| 9 | RUPSA JN | ROP | 14:48 | 14:50 | 2min | 214 km |
| 10 | BALASORE | BLS | 15:05 | 15:10 | 5min | 232 km |
| 11 | SORO | SORO | 15:35 | 15:37 | 2min | 265 km |
| 12 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 16:55 | 16:57 | 2min | 294 km |
| 13 | BAITARANI ROAD | BTV | 17:13 | 17:15 | 2min | 326 km |
| 14 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 17:23 | 17:25 | 2min | 337 km |
| 15 | DHANMANDAL | DNM | 17:43 | 17:45 | 2min | 374 km |
| 16 | CUTTACK | CTC | 18:10 | 18:15 | 5min | 409 km |
| 17 | BARANG | BRAG | 18:28 | 18:30 | 2min | 421 km |
| 18 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 19:15 | 19:20 | 5min | 437 km |
| 19 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 19:50 | 20:10 | 20min | 456 km |
| 20 | NIRAKARPUR | NKP | 20:23 | 20:25 | 2min | 482 km |
| 21 | KALUPARA GHAT | KAPG | 20:44 | 20:45 | 1min | 499 km |
| 22 | BALUGAON | BALU | 21:03 | 21:05 | 2min | 527 km |
| 23 | KHALLIKOT | KIT | 21:19 | 21:20 | 1min | 544 km |
| 24 | CHATRAPUR | CAP | 21:28 | 21:30 | 2min | 581 km |
| 25 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 22:10 | 22:15 | 5min | 603 km |
| 26 | ICHCHPURAM | IPM | 22:28 | 22:30 | 2min | 627 km |
| 27 | SOMPETA | SPT | 22:48 | 22:50 | 2min | 645 km |
| 28 | PALASA | PSA | 00:15 | 00:17 | 2min | 677 km |
| 29 | NAUPADA JN | NWP | 00:33 | 00:35 | 2min | 702 km |
| 30 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 01:08 | 01:10 | 2min | 750 km |
| 31 | CHIPURUPALLE | CPP | 01:35 | 01:37 | 2min | 788 km |
| 32 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 02:05 | 02:10 | 5min | 819 km |
| 33 | KOTTAVALASA | KTV | 02:33 | 02:35 | 2min | 854 km |
| 34 | SIMHACHALAM | SCM | 02:48 | 02:50 | 2min | 872 km |
| 35 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 03:30 | 03:50 | 20min | 880 km |
| 36 | DUVVADA | DVD | 04:23 | 04:25 | 2min | 897 km |
| 37 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 04:43 | 04:45 | 2min | 913 km |
| 38 | ELLAMANCHILI | YLM | 04:58 | 05:00 | 2min | 936 km |
| 39 | TUNI | TUNI | 05:28 | 05:30 | 2min | 976 km |
| 40 | ANNAVARAM | ANV | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2min | 993 km |
| 41 | PITHAPURAM | PAP | 06:23 | 06:25 | 2min | 1018 km |
| 42 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 06:35 | 06:37 | 2min | 1030 km |
| 43 | DWARAPUDI | DWP | 06:59 | 07:00 | 1min | 1060 km |
| 44 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 07:48 | 07:50 | 2min | 1080 km |
| 45 | NIDADAVOLU JN | NDD | 08:23 | 08:25 | 2min | 1103 km |
| 46 | TADEPALLIGUDEM | TDD | 08:38 | 08:40 | 2min | 1122 km |
| 47 | ELURU | EE | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2min | 1170 km |
| 48 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 10:30 | 10:45 | 15min | 1229 km |
| 49 | KHAMMAM | KMT | 12:19 | 12:20 | 1min | 1329 km |
| 50 | MAHBUBABAD | MABD | 12:59 | 13:00 | 1min | 1376 km |
| 51 | WARANGAL | WL | 13:53 | 13:55 | 2min | 1437 km |
| 52 | KAZIPET JN | KZJ | 14:13 | 14:15 | 2min | 1447 km |
| 53 | JANGAON | ZN | 15:04 | 15:05 | 1min | 1495 km |
| 54 | ALER | ALER | 15:19 | 15:20 | 1min | 1509 km |
| 55 | BHONGIR | BG | 15:44 | 15:45 | 1min | 1532 km |
| 56 | CHARLAPALLI | CHZ | 17:20 | 17:20 | — | 1545 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18045 EAST COAST 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 18045 EAST COAST EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18045 at KOLKATA SHALIMAR, CHARLAPALLI 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 18045 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18045 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18045?
EAST COAST EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.