18240 SHIVNATH EXPRESS Coach Position
18240 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SHIVNATH EXPRESS (18240) runs from NSC BOSE ITWARI to KORBA in 09h 25m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18240 SHIVNATH EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 18240 SHIVNATH EXPRESS — 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 NSC BOSE ITWARI, KORBA and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18240 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.
18240 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18240 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 18240:
| 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 18240 SHIVNATH EXPRESS, 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 | 18240 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SHIVNATH EXPRESS |
| From | NSC BOSE ITWARI (NITR) |
| To | KORBA (KRBA) |
| Departure | 23:55 |
| Arrival | 09:20 |
| Duration | 09h 25m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSC BOSE ITWARI | NITR | — | 23:55 | — | — |
| 2 | KAMPTEE | KP | 00:09 | 00:11 | 2min | 11 km |
| 3 | BHANDARA ROAD | BRD | 00:44 | 00:46 | 2min | 59 km |
| 4 | TUMSAR ROAD | TMR | 01:01 | 01:03 | 2min | 77 km |
| 5 | TIRORA | TRO | 01:18 | 01:20 | 2min | 97 km |
| 6 | GONDIA JN | G | 01:48 | 01:50 | 2min | 127 km |
| 7 | AMGAON | AGN | 02:05 | 02:07 | 2min | 149 km |
| 8 | DONGARGARH | DGG | 02:48 | 02:50 | 2min | 200 km |
| 9 | RAJ NANDGAON | RJN | 03:13 | 03:15 | 2min | 231 km |
| 10 | DURG | DURG | 04:05 | 04:10 | 5min | 262 km |
| 11 | BHILAI POWER HOUSE | BPHB | 04:19 | 04:21 | 2min | 271 km |
| 12 | BHILAI | BIA | 04:27 | 04:29 | 2min | 276 km |
| 13 | RAIPUR JN | R | 05:00 | 05:05 | 5min | 299 km |
| 14 | TILDA NEORA | TLD | 05:36 | 05:38 | 2min | 337 km |
| 15 | BHATAPARA | BYT | 05:58 | 06:00 | 2min | 363 km |
| 16 | BELHA | BYL | 06:30 | 06:32 | 2min | 394 km |
| 17 | BILASPUR JN | BSP | 07:15 | 07:25 | 10min | 409 km |
| 18 | AKALTARA | AKT | 07:50 | 07:52 | 2min | 436 km |
| 19 | JANJGIR NAILA | NIA | 08:05 | 08:07 | 2min | 451 km |
| 20 | CHAMPA | CPH | 08:22 | 08:24 | 2min | 462 km |
| 21 | KORBA | KRBA | 09:20 | 09:20 | — | 499 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18240 SHIVNATH EXPRESS?
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 18240 SHIVNATH EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18240 at NSC BOSE ITWARI, KORBA 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 18240 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18240 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18240?
SHIVNATH EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.