18206 NTV DURG EXP Coach Position
18206 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
NTV DURG EXP (18206) runs from NAUTANWA to DURG in 28h 00m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18206 NTV DURG EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18206 NTV DURG 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 NAUTANWA, DURG and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18206 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.
18206 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18206 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 18206:
| 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 18206 NTV DURG 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 | 18206 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | NTV DURG EXP |
| From | NAUTANWA (NTV) |
| To | DURG (DURG) |
| Departure | 09:00 |
| Arrival | 13:00 |
| Duration | 28h 00m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Sat |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAUTANWA | NTV | — | 09:00 | — | — |
| 2 | LACHMIPUR | LIR | 09:17 | 09:19 | 2min | 20 km |
| 3 | ANAND NAGAR | ANDN | 09:39 | 09:42 | 3min | 40 km |
| 4 | GORAKHPUR JN | GKP | 10:50 | 11:25 | 35min | 82 km |
| 5 | BASTI | BST | 12:17 | 12:20 | 3min | 146 km |
| 6 | MANKAPUR JN | MUR | 13:40 | 13:45 | 5min | 207 km |
| 7 | KATRA UP | KEA | 14:16 | 14:21 | 5min | 237 km |
| 8 | AYODHYA DHAM | AY | 14:41 | 14:43 | 2min | 246 km |
| 9 | AYODHYA CANTT | AYC | 15:05 | 15:15 | 10min | 253 km |
| 10 | SULTANPUR | SLN | 16:15 | 16:20 | 5min | 311 km |
| 11 | MAA BELHADEVI DHAM PRATAPGARH | MBDP | 17:05 | 17:10 | 5min | 351 km |
| 12 | PRAYAGRAJ JN | PRYJ | 19:55 | 20:20 | 25min | 410 km |
| 13 | MANIKPUR JN | MKP | 22:43 | 22:45 | 2min | 510 km |
| 14 | SATNA | STA | 00:10 | 00:15 | 5min | 588 km |
| 15 | MAIHAR | MYR | 00:38 | 00:40 | 2min | 623 km |
| 16 | KATNI | KTE | 02:10 | 02:20 | 10min | 686 km |
| 17 | UMARIA | UMR | 04:03 | 04:05 | 2min | 746 km |
| 18 | SHAHDOL | SDL | 05:20 | 05:25 | 5min | 813 km |
| 19 | AMLAI | AAL | 05:56 | 05:58 | 2min | 841 km |
| 20 | ANUPPUR JN | APR | 06:15 | 06:20 | 5min | 854 km |
| 21 | PENDRA ROAD | PND | 07:00 | 07:05 | 5min | 904 km |
| 22 | USALAPUR | USL | 09:35 | 09:45 | 10min | 996 km |
| 23 | BHATAPARA | BYT | 10:26 | 10:28 | 2min | 1048 km |
| 24 | TILDA NEORA | TLD | 10:48 | 10:50 | 2min | 1074 km |
| 25 | RAIPUR JN | R | 11:55 | 12:00 | 5min | 1112 km |
| 26 | BHILAI POWER HOUSE | BPHB | 12:31 | 12:33 | 2min | 1140 km |
| 27 | DURG | DURG | 13:00 | 13:00 | — | 1149 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18206 NTV DURG 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 18206 NTV DURG EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18206 at NAUTANWA, DURG 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 18206 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18206 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18206?
NTV DURG EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.