18048 — VSG SHM EXP
VSG SHM EXP (18048) runs from VASCO DA GAMA to KOLKATA SHALIMAR in 41h 15m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
06:30
Departs VSG
23:45
Arrives SHM
43
Stops
3
Classes
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Train Details
| Train Number | 18048 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VSG SHM EXP |
| From | VASCO DA GAMA (VSG) |
| To | KOLKATA SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| Departure | 06:30 |
| Arrival | 23:45 |
| Duration | 41h 15m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VASCO DA GAMA | VSG | — | 06:30 | — | — |
| 2 | MADGAON (GOA) | MAO | 06:55 | 07:00 | 5min | 10 km |
| 3 | SANVORDAM (KUDCHADE) | SVM | 07:33 | 07:34 | 1min | 173 km |
| 4 | KULEM | QLM | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2min | 181 km |
| 5 | CASTLE ROCK | CLR | 09:15 | 09:20 | 5min | 190 km |
| 6 | LONDA JN | LD | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2min | 199 km |
| 7 | DHARWAR | DWR | 11:13 | 11:15 | 2min | 226 km |
| 8 | SSS HUBLI JN | UBL | 11:55 | 12:05 | 10min | 236 km |
| 9 | GADAG JN | GDG | 12:58 | 13:00 | 2min | 294 km |
| 10 | KOPPAL | KBL | 13:50 | 13:52 | 2min | 352 km |
| 11 | HOSPET JN | HPT | 14:28 | 14:30 | 2min | 379 km |
| 12 | TORANAGALLU | TNGL | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2min | 412 km |
| 13 | BELLARY JN | BAY | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2min | 445 km |
| 14 | GUNTAKAL JN | GTL | 17:30 | 17:40 | 10min | 495 km |
| 15 | DHONE | DHNE | 18:48 | 18:50 | 2min | 564 km |
| 16 | NANDYAL | NDL | 20:20 | 20:25 | 5min | 639 km |
| 17 | GIDDALUR | GID | 21:29 | 21:30 | 1min | 693 km |
| 18 | CUMBUM | CBM | 22:04 | 22:05 | 1min | 727 km |
| 19 | MARKAPUR ROAD | MRK | 22:29 | 22:30 | 1min | 753 km |
| 20 | DONAKONDA | DKD | 22:54 | 22:55 | 1min | 776 km |
| 21 | VINUKONDA | VKN | 23:33 | 23:34 | 1min | 814 km |
| 22 | NARASARAOPET | NRT | 00:05 | 00:06 | 1min | 851 km |
| 23 | GUNTUR JN | GNT | 01:10 | 01:15 | 5min | 897 km |
| 24 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 02:30 | 02:40 | 10min | 928 km |
| 25 | ELURU | EE | 03:23 | 03:25 | 2min | 988 km |
| 26 | TADEPALLIGUDEM | TDD | 04:04 | 04:05 | 1min | 1036 km |
| 27 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 04:58 | 05:00 | 2min | 1078 km |
| 28 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 05:39 | 05:40 | 1min | 1128 km |
| 29 | DUVVADA | DVD | 07:48 | 07:50 | 2min | 1261 km |
| 30 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 08:25 | 08:45 | 20min | 1278 km |
| 31 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 09:38 | 09:40 | 2min | 1339 km |
| 32 | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | CHE | 10:28 | 10:30 | 2min | 1408 km |
| 33 | PALASA | PSA | 11:43 | 11:45 | 2min | 1481 km |
| 34 | BRAHMAPUR | BAM | 13:02 | 13:04 | 2min | 1555 km |
| 35 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 14:40 | 15:00 | 20min | 1702 km |
| 36 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 15:20 | 15:25 | 5min | 1721 km |
| 37 | CUTTACK | CTC | 15:55 | 16:00 | 5min | 1748 km |
| 38 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 17:24 | 17:26 | 2min | 1820 km |
| 39 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 18:16 | 18:18 | 2min | 1864 km |
| 40 | BALASORE | BLS | 19:14 | 19:16 | 2min | 1926 km |
| 41 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 20:58 | 21:03 | 5min | 2044 km |
| 42 | SANTRAGACHI JN | SRC | 22:36 | 22:38 | 2min | 2152 km |
| 43 | KOLKATA SHALIMAR | SHM | 23:45 | 23:45 | — | 2158 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the route of 18048 VSG SHM EXP?
VSG SHM EXP (18048) runs from VASCO DA GAMA to KOLKATA SHALIMAR covering 43 stations.
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What classes are available on 18048?
VSG SHM EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.