18406 PNBE PURI EXP Coach Position
18406 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PNBE PURI EXP (18406) runs from PATNA JN to PURI in 20h 25m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18406 PNBE PURI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18406 PNBE PURI 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 PATNA JN, PURI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18406 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.
18406 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18406 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 18406:
| 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 18406 PNBE PURI 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 | 18406 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PNBE PURI EXP |
| From | PATNA JN (PNBE) |
| To | PURI (PURI) |
| Departure | 13:20 |
| Arrival | 09:45 |
| Duration | 20h 25m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PATNA JN | PNBE | — | 13:20 | — | — |
| 2 | BAKHTIYARPUR JN | BKP | 14:03 | 14:05 | 2min | 46 km |
| 3 | BARH | BARH | 14:18 | 14:20 | 2min | 64 km |
| 4 | MOKAMEH JN | MKA | 14:39 | 14:41 | 2min | 90 km |
| 5 | KIUL JN | KIUL | 15:20 | 15:22 | 2min | 124 km |
| 6 | JHAJHA | JAJ | 17:10 | 17:15 | 5min | 178 km |
| 7 | JASIDIH JN | JSME | 17:45 | 17:47 | 2min | 222 km |
| 8 | MADHUPUR JN | MDP | 18:23 | 18:25 | 2min | 251 km |
| 9 | CHITTARANJAN | CRJ | 19:16 | 19:18 | 2min | 307 km |
| 10 | ASANSOL JN | ASN | 19:40 | 19:45 | 5min | 332 km |
| 11 | DURGAPUR | DGR | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2min | 374 km |
| 12 | BARDDHAMAN JN | BWN | 21:27 | 21:29 | 2min | 437 km |
| 13 | DANKUNI | DKAE | 22:25 | 22:30 | 5min | 517 km |
| 14 | ANDUL | ADL | 23:00 | 23:05 | 5min | 536 km |
| 15 | KHARAGPUR JN | KGP | 01:10 | 01:20 | 10min | 639 km |
| 16 | BALASORE | BLS | 02:40 | 02:42 | 2min | 757 km |
| 17 | BHADRAKH | BHC | 04:48 | 04:50 | 2min | 819 km |
| 18 | JAJPUR KEONJHAR ROAD | JJKR | 05:20 | 05:22 | 2min | 863 km |
| 19 | CUTTACK | CTC | 06:45 | 06:50 | 5min | 935 km |
| 20 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 07:15 | 07:20 | 5min | 962 km |
| 21 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 08:35 | 08:40 | 5min | 982 km |
| 22 | PURI | PURI | 09:45 | 09:45 | — | 1025 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18406 PNBE PURI 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 18406 PNBE PURI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18406 at PATNA JN, PURI 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 18406 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18406 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18406?
PNBE PURI EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.