18201 DURG NTV EXP Coach Position
18201 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
DURG NTV EXP (18201) runs from DURG to NAUTANWA in 25h 50m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18201 DURG NTV EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18201 DURG NTV 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 DURG, NAUTANWA and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18201 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.
18201 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18201 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 18201:
| 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 18201 DURG NTV 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 | 18201 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | DURG NTV EXP |
| From | DURG (DURG) |
| To | NAUTANWA (NTV) |
| Departure | 20:05 |
| Arrival | 21:55 |
| Duration | 25h 50m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Wed, Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DURG | DURG | — | 20:05 | — | — |
| 2 | RAIPUR JN | R | 20:45 | 20:50 | 5min | 37 km |
| 3 | BHATAPARA | BYT | 21:43 | 21:45 | 2min | 101 km |
| 4 | USALAPUR | USL | 23:05 | 23:15 | 10min | 153 km |
| 5 | PENDRA ROAD | PND | 00:35 | 00:37 | 2min | 248 km |
| 6 | ANUPPUR JN | APR | 01:15 | 01:20 | 5min | 298 km |
| 7 | SHAHDOL | SDL | 02:00 | 02:05 | 5min | 339 km |
| 8 | BIRSINGHPUR | BRS | 02:37 | 02:39 | 2min | 376 km |
| 9 | UMARIA | UMR | 03:02 | 03:04 | 2min | 406 km |
| 10 | KATNI | KTE | 04:40 | 04:50 | 10min | 466 km |
| 11 | SATNA | STA | 06:10 | 06:15 | 5min | 564 km |
| 12 | MANIKPUR JN | MKP | 08:10 | 08:15 | 5min | 641 km |
| 13 | PRAYAGRAJ CHHEOKI JN | PCOI | 10:00 | 10:05 | 5min | 733 km |
| 14 | VINDHYACHAL | BDL | 10:55 | 10:57 | 2min | 807 km |
| 15 | MIRZAPUR | MZP | 11:10 | 11:15 | 5min | 814 km |
| 16 | CHUNAR | CAR | 11:45 | 11:47 | 2min | 845 km |
| 17 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 13:40 | 14:05 | 25min | 890 km |
| 18 | MAU JN | MAU | 15:45 | 15:50 | 5min | 982 km |
| 19 | BELTHARA ROAD | BLTR | 16:33 | 16:35 | 2min | 1018 km |
| 20 | SALEMPUR JN | SRU | 17:08 | 17:10 | 2min | 1040 km |
| 21 | BHATNI JN | BTT | 17:28 | 17:30 | 2min | 1050 km |
| 22 | DEORIA SADAR | DEOS | 17:50 | 17:55 | 5min | 1071 km |
| 23 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | 19:50 | 20:00 | 10min | 1121 km |
| 24 | ANAND NAGAR | ANDN | 21:04 | 21:07 | 3min | 1162 km |
| 25 | LACHMIPUR | LIR | 21:23 | 21:25 | 2min | 1182 km |
| 26 | NAUTANWA | NTV | 21:55 | 21:55 | — | 1202 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18201 DURG NTV 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 18201 DURG NTV EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18201 at DURG, NAUTANWA 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 18201 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18201 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18201?
DURG NTV EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.