18048 VSG SHM EXP Coach Position
18048 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VSG SHM EXP (18048) runs from VASCO DA GAMA to KOLKATA SHALIMAR in 41h 15m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18048 VSG SHM EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18048 VSG SHM 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 VASCO DA GAMA, KOLKATA SHALIMAR and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18048 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.
18048 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 18048 VSG SHM EXP.
Total 20 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 18048 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 18048 VSG SHM EXP halts, along the VASCO DA GAMA → KOLKATA SHALIMAR route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSG | PF 1 | |
| 7 | MAO | PF 3 | |
| 10 | SVM | PF 1 | |
| 12 | QLM | PF 2 | |
| 16 | CLR | PF 1 | |
| 19 | LD | PF 2 | |
| 29 | DWR | PF 1 | |
| 34 | UBL | PF 1 | |
| 44 | GDG | PF 1 | |
| 52 | KBL | PF 2 | |
| 56 | HPT | PF 1 | |
| 61 | TNGL | PF 5 | |
| 65 | BAY | PF 2 | |
| 74 | GTL | PF 7 | |
| 82 | DHNE | PF 1 | |
| 89 | NDL | PF 1 | |
| 94 | GID | PF 1 | |
| 97 | CBM | PF 2 | |
| 99 | MRK | PF 1 | |
| 101 | DKD | PF 3 | |
| 106 | VKN | PF 1 | |
| 111 | NRT | PF 1 | |
| 117 | GNT | PF 4 | |
| 123 | BZA | PF 6 | |
| 133 | EE | PF 2 | |
| 139 | TDD | PF 2 | |
| 146 | RJY | PF 2 | |
| 152 | SLO | PF 1 | |
| 169 | DVD | PF 4 | |
| 172 | VSKP | PF 3 | |
| 182 | VZM | PF 4 | |
| 190 | CHE | PF 2 | |
| 199 | PSA | PF 4 | |
| 208 | BAM | PF 1 | |
| 233 | KUR | PF 2 | |
| 236 | BBS | PF 2 | |
| 244 | CTC | PF 2 | |
| 258 | JJKR | PF 2 | |
| 266 | BHC | PF 3 | |
| 276 | BLS | PF 3 | |
| 294 | KGP | PF 5 | |
| 324 | SRC | PF 1 | |
| 326 | SHM | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 18048 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 18048:
| 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 18048 VSG SHM 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 | 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
How do I find my coach position in 18048 VSG SHM 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 18048 VSG SHM EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18048 at VASCO DA GAMA, 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 18048 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18048 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18048?
VSG SHM EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.