18046 EAST COAST EXP Coach Position
18046 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
EAST COAST EXP (18046) runs from CHARLAPALLI to KOLKATA SHALIMAR in 30h 55m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18046 EAST COAST EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18046 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 CHARLAPALLI, KOLKATA SHALIMAR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18046 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.
18046 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 18046 EAST COAST EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 18046 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 18046 EAST COAST EXP halts, along the CHARLAPALLI → KOLKATA SHALIMAR route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHZ | PF 6 | |
| 5 | BG | PF 2 | |
| 8 | ALER | PF 2 | |
| 10 | ZN | PF 2 | |
| 16 | KZJ | — | |
| 18 | WL | PF 1 | |
| 25 | MABD | PF 1 | |
| 32 | KMT | PF 1 | |
| 47 | BZA | PF 7 | |
| 57 | EE | PF 2 | |
| 63 | TDD | PF 2 | |
| 65 | NDD | PF 1 | |
| 70 | RJY | PF 3 | |
| 72 | DWP | PF 1 | |
| 76 | SLO | PF 1 | |
| 77 | PAP | PF 1 | |
| 81 | ANV | PF 3 | |
| 83 | TUNI | PF 2 | |
| 87 | YLM | PF 2 | |
| 91 | AKP | PF 3 | |
| 93 | DVD | PF 4 | |
| 96 | VSKP | PF 4 | |
| 99 | SCM | PF 2 | |
| 102 | KTV | PF 3 | |
| 106 | VZM | PF 4 | |
| 109 | CPP | PF 1 | |
| 114 | CHE | PF 2 | |
| 120 | NWP | PF 2 | |
| 123 | PSA | PF 4 | |
| 127 | SPT | PF 3 | |
| 129 | IPM | — | |
| 132 | BAM | PF 1 | |
| 135 | CAP | PF 1 | |
| 140 | KIT | PF 1 | |
| 143 | BALU | PF 3 | |
| 147 | KAPG | PF 2 | |
| 150 | NKP | PF 2 | |
| 157 | KUR | PF 2 | |
| 160 | BBS | PF 2 | |
| 165 | BRAG | PF 2 | |
| 168 | CTC | PF 2 | |
| 169 | KNPR | PF 1 | |
| 176 | DNM | PF 3 | |
| 182 | JJKR | PF 2 | |
| 184 | BTV | PF 2 | |
| 190 | BHC | PF 3 | |
| 195 | SORO | PF 2 | |
| 200 | BLS | PF 3 | |
| 203 | ROP | PF 3 | |
| 205 | BTS | PF 3 | |
| 208 | JER | PF 2 | |
| 213 | BLDA | PF 5 | |
| 218 | KGP | PF 5 | |
| 227 | PKU | PF 6 | |
| 232 | MCA | PF 1 | |
| 248 | SRC | PF 1 | |
| 250 | SHM | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 18046 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 18046:
| 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 18046 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 | 18046 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | EAST COAST EXP |
| From | CHARLAPALLI (CHZ) |
| To | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| Departure | 08:40 |
| Arrival | 15:35 |
| Duration | 30h 55m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHARLAPALLI | CHZ | — | 08:40 | — | — |
| 2 | BHONGIR | BG | 09:09 | 09:10 | 1min | 34 km |
| 3 | ALER | ALER | 09:29 | 09:30 | 1min | 55 km |
| 4 | JANGAON | ZN | 09:44 | 09:45 | 1min | 69 km |
| 5 | KAZIPET JN | KZJ | 10:28 | 10:30 | 2min | 118 km |
| 6 | WARANGAL | WL | 10:48 | 10:50 | 2min | 128 km |
| 7 | MAHBUBABAD | MABD | 11:39 | 11:40 | 1min | 188 km |
| 8 | KHAMMAM | KMT | 12:24 | 12:25 | 1min | 236 km |
| 9 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 14:25 | 14:45 | 20min | 337 km |
| 10 | ELURU | EE | 15:38 | 15:40 | 2min | 396 km |
| 11 | TADEPALLIGUDEM | TDD | 16:08 | 16:10 | 2min | 444 km |
| 12 | NIDADAVOLU JN | NDD | 16:28 | 16:30 | 2min | 464 km |
| 13 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 17:08 | 17:10 | 2min | 486 km |
| 14 | DWARAPUDI | DWP | 17:28 | 17:30 | 2min | 506 km |
| 15 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 17:54 | 17:55 | 1min | 537 km |
| 16 | PITHAPURAM | PAP | 18:09 | 18:10 | 1min | 549 km |
| 17 | ANNAVARAM | ANV | 18:24 | 18:25 | 1min | 573 km |
| 18 | TUNI | TUNI | 18:48 | 18:50 | 2min | 590 km |
| 19 | ELLAMANCHILI | YLM | 19:18 | 19:20 | 2min | 630 km |
| 20 | ANAKAPALLE | AKP | 19:49 | 19:50 | 1min | 654 km |
| 21 | DUVVADA | DVD | 20:40 | 20:42 | 2min | 670 km |
| 22 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 21:10 | 21:30 | 20min | 687 km |
| 23 | SIMHACHALAM | SCM | 21:48 | 21:50 | 2min | 695 km |
| 24 | KOTTAVALASA | KTV | 22:03 | 22:05 | 2min | 713 km |
| 25 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 22:48 | 22:50 | 2min | 748 km |
| 26 | CHIPURUPALLE | CPP | 23:14 | 23:16 | 2min | 778 km |
| 27 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 23:43 | 23:45 | 2min | 817 km |
| 28 | NAUPADA JN | NWP | 00:14 | 00:16 | 2min | 864 km |
| 29 | PALASA | PSA | 01:05 | 01:07 | 2min | 890 km |
| 30 | SOMPETA | SPT | 01:16 | 01:18 | 2min | 921 km |
| 31 | ICHCHPURAM | IPM | 01:31 | 01:33 | 2min | 939 km |
| 32 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 01:53 | 01:55 | 2min | 964 km |
| 33 | CHATRAPUR | CAP | 02:17 | 02:19 | 2min | 985 km |
| 34 | KHALLIKOT | KIT | 02:54 | 02:56 | 2min | 1022 km |
| 35 | BALUGAON | BALU | 03:12 | 03:14 | 2min | 1040 km |
| 36 | KALUPARA GHAT | KAPG | 03:42 | 03:44 | 2min | 1067 km |
| 37 | NIRAKARPUR | NKP | 03:57 | 03:59 | 2min | 1085 km |
| 38 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 04:10 | 04:30 | 20min | 1110 km |
| 39 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 05:00 | 05:05 | 5min | 1130 km |
| 40 | BARANG | BRAG | 05:18 | 05:20 | 2min | 1146 km |
| 41 | CUTTACK | CTC | 05:45 | 05:50 | 5min | 1157 km |
| 42 | KENDRAPARA ROAD | KNPR | 05:54 | 05:55 | 1min | 1161 km |
| 43 | DHANMANDAL | DNM | 06:19 | 06:20 | 1min | 1193 km |
| 44 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 06:54 | 06:55 | 1min | 1229 km |
| 45 | BAITARANI ROAD | BTV | 07:02 | 07:03 | 1min | 1241 km |
| 46 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2min | 1273 km |
| 47 | SORO | SORO | 08:33 | 08:35 | 2min | 1301 km |
| 48 | BALASORE | BLS | 08:57 | 09:02 | 5min | 1335 km |
| 49 | RUPSA JN | ROP | 09:23 | 09:25 | 2min | 1353 km |
| 50 | BASTA | BTS | 09:36 | 09:37 | 1min | 1363 km |
| 51 | JALESWAR | JER | 10:00 | 10:02 | 2min | 1382 km |
| 52 | BELDA | BLDA | 10:18 | 10:20 | 2min | 1415 km |
| 53 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 11:45 | 11:50 | 5min | 1453 km |
| 54 | PANSKURA | PKU | 12:25 | 12:26 | 1min | 1496 km |
| 55 | MECHEDA | MCA | 12:28 | 12:29 | 1min | 1508 km |
| 56 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 13:38 | 13:40 | 2min | 1561 km |
| 57 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | 15:35 | 15:35 | — | 1566 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18046 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 18046 EAST COAST EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18046 at CHARLAPALLI, 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 18046 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18046 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18046?
EAST COAST EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.