18181 TATA THE EXP Coach Position
18181 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
TATA THE EXP (18181) runs from TATANAGAR JN to THAWE JN in 20h 35m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18181 TATA THE EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18181 TATA THE 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 TATANAGAR JN, THAWE JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18181 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.
18181 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 18181 TATA THE EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 18181 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 18181 TATA THE EXP halts, along the TATANAGAR JN → THAWE JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TATA | PF 1 | |
| 8 | CNI | PF 2 | |
| 11 | BBM | PF 2 | |
| 15 | PRR | PF 3 | |
| 19 | ANR | PF 2 | |
| 21 | JOC | PF 1 | |
| 27 | BURN | PF 2 | |
| 28 | ASN | PF 4 | |
| 34 | CRJ | PF 3 | |
| 36 | JMT | PF 2 | |
| 41 | MDP | PF 2 | |
| 47 | JSME | PF 2 | |
| 55 | JAJ | PF 3 | |
| 57 | GHR | PF 1 | |
| 59 | JMU | PF 1 | |
| 65 | MNP | PF 1 | |
| 71 | KIUL | PF 3 | |
| 78 | BRYA | PF 2 | |
| 81 | HTZU | PF 1 | |
| 86 | BJU | PF 7 | |
| 88 | TGA | PF 1 | |
| 90 | BCA | PF 2 | |
| 92 | DSS | PF 1 | |
| 94 | NAZJ | PF 1 | |
| 95 | UJP | PF 3 | |
| 97 | SPJ | PF 6 | |
| 98 | KPGM | PF 1 | |
| 99 | KRBP | PF 2 | |
| 102 | DOL | PF 2 | |
| 106 | MFP | PF 3 | |
| 110 | GRL | PF 2 | |
| 112 | BNR | PF 3 | |
| 116 | HJP | PF 3 | |
| 117 | SEE | PF 4 | |
| 121 | DGA | PF 1 | |
| 130 | CPR | PF 1 | |
| 133 | DDP | PF 1 | |
| 139 | SV | PF 3 | |
| 143 | THE | PF 3 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 18181 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 18181:
| 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 18181 TATA THE 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 | 18181 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | TATA THE EXP |
| From | TATANAGAR JN (TATA) |
| To | THAWE JN (THE) |
| Departure | 20:45 |
| Arrival | 17:20 |
| Duration | 20h 35m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TATANAGAR JN | TATA | — | 20:45 | — | — |
| 2 | CHANDIL JN | CNI | 21:53 | 21:55 | 2min | 37 km |
| 3 | BARABHUM | BBM | 22:15 | 22:17 | 2min | 59 km |
| 4 | PURULIA JN | PRR | 22:45 | 22:50 | 5min | 91 km |
| 5 | ANARA | ANR | 23:23 | 23:25 | 2min | 116 km |
| 6 | JOYCHANDI PAHAR | JOC | 23:48 | 23:50 | 2min | 130 km |
| 7 | BURNPUR | BURN | 00:23 | 00:25 | 2min | 162 km |
| 8 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 01:35 | 01:45 | 10min | 167 km |
| 9 | CHITTARANJAN | CRJ | 02:13 | 02:15 | 2min | 192 km |
| 10 | JAMTARA | JMT | 02:29 | 02:31 | 2min | 206 km |
| 11 | MADHUPUR JN | MDP | 03:01 | 03:05 | 4min | 248 km |
| 12 | JASIDIH JN | JSME | 03:30 | 03:35 | 5min | 277 km |
| 13 | JHAJHA | JAJ | 04:55 | 05:00 | 5min | 321 km |
| 14 | GIDHAUR | GHR | 05:13 | 05:15 | 2min | 332 km |
| 15 | JAMUI | JMU | 05:28 | 05:30 | 2min | 347 km |
| 16 | MANANPUR | MNP | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2min | 361 km |
| 17 | KIUL JN | KIUL | 06:20 | 06:25 | 5min | 375 km |
| 18 | BARHIYA | BRYA | 06:47 | 06:49 | 2min | 392 km |
| 19 | HATHIDAH UPPER | HTZU | 07:13 | 07:14 | 1min | 402 km |
| 20 | BARAUNI JN | BJU | 08:25 | 08:35 | 10min | 414 km |
| 21 | TEGHRA | TGA | 08:46 | 08:48 | 2min | 421 km |
| 22 | BACHWARA JN | BCA | 08:59 | 09:01 | 2min | 431 km |
| 23 | DALSINGH SARAI | DSS | 09:14 | 09:16 | 2min | 442 km |
| 24 | NAZIRGANJ | NAZJ | 09:25 | 09:27 | 2min | 450 km |
| 25 | UJIARPUR | UJP | 09:36 | 09:38 | 2min | 456 km |
| 26 | SAMASTIPUR JN | SPJ | 10:10 | 10:15 | 5min | 465 km |
| 27 | KARPURIGRAM | KPGM | 10:26 | 10:28 | 2min | 471 km |
| 28 | KHUDIRAM B PUSA | KRBP | 10:34 | 10:36 | 2min | 478 km |
| 29 | DHOLI | DOL | 10:48 | 10:50 | 2min | 492 km |
| 30 | MUZAFFARPUR JN | MFP | 11:30 | 11:35 | 5min | 517 km |
| 31 | GORAUL | GRL | 12:04 | 12:06 | 2min | 543 km |
| 32 | BHAGWANPUR | BNR | 12:18 | 12:20 | 2min | 551 km |
| 33 | HAJIPUR JN | HJP | 12:55 | 13:00 | 5min | 571 km |
| 34 | SONPUR JN | SEE | 13:10 | 13:12 | 2min | 576 km |
| 35 | DIGHWARA | DGA | 13:58 | 14:00 | 2min | 600 km |
| 36 | CHHAPRA | CPR | 15:10 | 15:20 | 10min | 630 km |
| 37 | DAUDPUR | DDP | 15:43 | 15:45 | 2min | 649 km |
| 38 | SIWAN JN | SV | 16:20 | 16:25 | 5min | 691 km |
| 39 | THAWE JN | THE | 17:20 | 17:20 | — | 719 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18181 TATA THE 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 18181 TATA THE EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18181 at TATANAGAR JN, THAWE JN 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 18181 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18181 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18181?
TATA THE EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.