18422 SONEPUR PURI EXP Coach Position
18422 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SONEPUR PURI EXP (18422) runs from SONEPUR to PURI in 11h 40m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18422 SONEPUR PURI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18422 SONEPUR 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 SONEPUR, PURI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18422 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.
18422 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18422 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 18422:
| 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 18422 SONEPUR 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 | 18422 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SONEPUR PURI EXP |
| From | SONEPUR (SNPU) |
| To | PURI (PURI) |
| Departure | 19:00 |
| Arrival | 06:40 |
| Duration | 11h 40m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Fri |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SONEPUR | SNPU | — | 19:00 | — | — |
| 2 | NARASINGHGARH | NSGR | 19:10 | 19:12 | 2min | 11 km |
| 3 | JHARTARBHA | JRTB | 19:22 | 19:24 | 2min | 22 km |
| 4 | BICHHUPALI | BHPI | 19:35 | 19:37 | 2min | 33 km |
| 5 | BALANGIR | BLGR | 20:30 | 20:50 | 20min | 48 km |
| 6 | BARGARH ROAD | BRGA | 21:40 | 21:45 | 5min | 124 km |
| 7 | SAMBALPUR | SBP | 22:45 | 22:55 | 10min | 167 km |
| 8 | RAIRAKHOL | RAIR | 00:10 | 00:12 | 2min | 237 km |
| 9 | BOINDA | BONA | 01:08 | 01:10 | 2min | 284 km |
| 10 | ANGUL | ANGL | 01:50 | 01:52 | 2min | 323 km |
| 11 | TALCHER | TLHR | 02:30 | 02:50 | 20min | 341 km |
| 12 | DHENKANAL | DNKL | 03:08 | 03:10 | 2min | 393 km |
| 13 | NARAJ MARTHAPUR | NQR | 04:15 | 04:17 | 2min | 431 km |
| 14 | BHUBANESWAR | BBS | 04:30 | 04:35 | 5min | 456 km |
| 15 | KHURDA ROAD JN | KUR | 04:50 | 04:55 | 5min | 475 km |
| 16 | PURI | PURI | 06:40 | 06:40 | — | 518 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18422 SONEPUR 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 18422 SONEPUR PURI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18422 at SONEPUR, 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 18422 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18422 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18422?
SONEPUR PURI EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.