18236 BSP BPL PAS EXP Coach Position
18236 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
BSP BPL PAS EXP (18236) runs from BILASPUR JN to BHOPAL JN in 18h 40m · classes: 2A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18236 BSP BPL PAS EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18236 BSP BPL PAS 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 BILASPUR JN, BHOPAL JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18236 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.
18236 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 18236 BSP BPL PAS EXP.
Total 9 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 18236 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 18236 BSP BPL PAS EXP halts, along the BILASPUR JN → BHOPAL JN route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSP | PF 6 | |
| 3 | USL | PF 2 | |
| 6 | KGB | PF 3 | |
| 8 | BIG | PF 2 | |
| 10 | KGS | PF 1 | |
| 12 | KOI | PF 1 | |
| 14 | PND | PF 3 | |
| 16 | VKR | PF 3 | |
| 18 | JTI | PF 2 | |
| 20 | APR | PF 3 | |
| 21 | AAL | PF 4 | |
| 22 | BUH | PF 2 | |
| 25 | SDL | PF 2 | |
| 29 | BRS | PF 2 | |
| 30 | NRZB | PF 3 | |
| 32 | UMR | PF 2 | |
| 34 | CHD | PF 2 | |
| 36 | RPD | PF 2 | |
| 39 | KMZ | PF 1 | |
| 42 | HDU | PF 1 | |
| 44 | REI | PF 2 | |
| 45 | BQQ | PF 2 | |
| 46 | SYA | PF 2 | |
| 48 | SAO | PF 2 | |
| 50 | GEA | PF 1 | |
| 51 | BNU | PF 1 | |
| 52 | KYX | PF 2 | |
| 53 | DMO | PF 1 | |
| 54 | ANA | PF 1 | |
| 55 | PHA | PF 1 | |
| 56 | GAJ | PF 2 | |
| 58 | GW | PF 2 | |
| 59 | LDA | PF 2 | |
| 60 | MKRN | PF 1 | |
| 61 | SGO | PF 2 | |
| 63 | NOI | PF 1 | |
| 64 | ISH | PF 2 | |
| 65 | JRK | PF 2 | |
| 66 | SMRR | PF 1 | |
| 67 | KYE | PF 1 | |
| 70 | BINA | PF 1 | |
| 72 | MABA | PF 3 | |
| 73 | KAH | PF 1 | |
| 76 | BAQ | PF 3 | |
| 78 | GLG | PF 2 | |
| 81 | BHS | PF 3 | |
| 82 | SCI | PF 1 | |
| 83 | SMT | PF 1 | |
| 84 | DWG | PF 3 | |
| 88 | BPL | PF 6 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 18236 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 18236:
| 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 18236 BSP BPL PAS 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 | 18236 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | BSP BPL PAS EXP |
| From | BILASPUR JN (BSP) |
| To | BHOPAL JN (BPL) |
| Departure | 22:20 |
| Arrival | 17:00 |
| Duration | 18h 40m |
| Classes | 2A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | — | 22:20 | — | — |
| 2 | USALAPUR | USL | 22:31 | 22:33 | 2min | 9 km |
| 3 | KARGI ROAD | KGB | 22:50 | 22:52 | 2min | 35 km |
| 4 | BELGAHNA | BIG | 23:06 | 23:08 | 2min | 53 km |
| 5 | KHONGSARA | KGS | 23:22 | 23:24 | 2min | 73 km |
| 6 | KHODRI | KOI | 23:52 | 23:54 | 2min | 90 km |
| 7 | PENDRA ROAD | PND | 00:10 | 00:15 | 5min | 103 km |
| 8 | VENKATNAGRA | VKR | 00:28 | 00:29 | 1min | 122 km |
| 9 | JAITHARI | JTI | 00:42 | 00:43 | 1min | 139 km |
| 10 | ANUPPUR JN | APR | 00:58 | 01:03 | 5min | 154 km |
| 11 | AMLAI | AAL | 01:12 | 01:16 | 4min | 166 km |
| 12 | BURHAR | BUH | 01:28 | 01:32 | 4min | 175 km |
| 13 | SHAHDOL | SDL | 02:00 | 02:10 | 10min | 195 km |
| 14 | BIRSINGHPUR | BRS | 02:43 | 02:45 | 2min | 232 km |
| 15 | NOWROZABAD | NRZB | 02:52 | 02:54 | 2min | 239 km |
| 16 | UMARIA | UMR | 03:10 | 03:15 | 5min | 262 km |
| 17 | CHANDIA ROAD | CHD | 03:29 | 03:31 | 2min | 281 km |
| 18 | RUPAUND | RPD | 03:45 | 03:47 | 2min | 297 km |
| 19 | KATNI MURWARA | KMZ | 06:00 | 06:10 | 10min | 320 km |
| 20 | HARDUA | HDU | 06:22 | 06:24 | 2min | 335 km |
| 21 | RITHI | REI | 06:38 | 06:40 | 2min | 350 km |
| 22 | BAKHLETA | BQQ | 06:48 | 06:50 | 2min | 357 km |
| 23 | SALAIA | SYA | 07:03 | 07:05 | 2min | 369 km |
| 24 | SAGONI | SAO | 07:28 | 07:30 | 2min | 387 km |
| 25 | GHATERA | GEA | 07:38 | 07:40 | 2min | 403 km |
| 26 | BANDAKPUR | BNU | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2min | 414 km |
| 27 | KARHIYA BHADELI | KYX | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2min | 421 km |
| 28 | DAMOH | DMO | 08:15 | 08:20 | 5min | 429 km |
| 29 | ASLANA | ANA | 08:28 | 08:30 | 2min | 442 km |
| 30 | PATHARIA | PHA | 08:43 | 08:45 | 2min | 456 km |
| 31 | GANESHGANJ | GAJ | 08:55 | 09:00 | 5min | 469 km |
| 32 | GIRWAR | GW | 09:18 | 09:20 | 2min | 482 km |
| 33 | LIDHORA KHURD | LDA | 09:33 | 09:35 | 2min | 492 km |
| 34 | MAKRONIA | MKRN | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2min | 500 km |
| 35 | SAUGOR | SGO | 09:55 | 10:05 | 10min | 507 km |
| 36 | NARIAOLI | NOI | 10:28 | 10:30 | 2min | 525 km |
| 37 | ISARWARA | ISH | 10:43 | 10:45 | 2min | 533 km |
| 38 | JERUWA KHERA | JRK | 10:53 | 10:55 | 2min | 541 km |
| 39 | SUMRERI | SMRR | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2min | 550 km |
| 40 | KHURAI | KYE | 11:28 | 11:30 | 2min | 559 km |
| 41 | BINA JN | BINA | 12:50 | 13:00 | 10min | 581 km |
| 42 | MANDI BAMORA | MABA | 13:18 | 13:20 | 2min | 598 km |
| 43 | KALHAR | KAH | 13:28 | 13:30 | 2min | 607 km |
| 44 | GANJ BASODA | BAQ | 13:46 | 13:48 | 2min | 627 km |
| 45 | GULABHGANJ | GLG | 14:03 | 14:05 | 2min | 645 km |
| 46 | VIDISHA | BHS | 14:22 | 14:24 | 2min | 666 km |
| 47 | SANCHI | SCI | 14:33 | 14:35 | 2min | 675 km |
| 48 | SALAMATPUR | SMT | 14:43 | 14:45 | 2min | 683 km |
| 49 | DEWANGANJ | DWG | 14:55 | 14:57 | 2min | 692 km |
| 50 | BHOPAL JN | BPL | 17:00 | 17:00 | — | 719 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18236 BSP BPL PAS 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 18236 BSP BPL PAS EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18236 at BILASPUR JN, BHOPAL 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 18236 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18236 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18236?
BSP BPL PAS EXP offers 2A, SL classes.