18520 LTT VSKP EXPRESS Coach Position
18520 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
LTT VSKP EXPRESS (18520) runs from LOKMANYA TILAK TERM to VISAKHAPATNAM in 27h 55m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18520 LTT VSKP EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 18520 LTT VSKP 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 LOKMANYA TILAK TERM, VISAKHAPATNAM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18520 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.
18520 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 18520 LTT VSKP EXPRESS.
Total 19 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
How to Read 18520 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 18520:
| 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 18520 LTT VSKP 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 | 18520 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | LTT VSKP EXPRESS |
| From | LOKMANYA TILAK TERM (LTT) |
| To | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| Departure | 06:55 |
| Arrival | 10:50 |
| Duration | 27h 55m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOKMANYA TILAK TERM | LTT | — | 06:55 | — | — |
| 2 | KALYAN JN | KYN | 07:32 | 07:34 | 2min | 38 km |
| 3 | SOLAPUR JN | SUR | 13:50 | 13:55 | 5min | 440 km |
| 4 | KALABURAGI JUNCTION | KLBG | 15:23 | 15:25 | 2min | 553 km |
| 5 | WADI | WADI | 16:23 | 16:25 | 2min | 589 km |
| 6 | TANDUR | TDU | 17:34 | 17:35 | 1min | 660 km |
| 7 | VIKARABAD JN | VKB | 18:19 | 18:20 | 1min | 701 km |
| 8 | LINGAMPALLI | LPI | 18:59 | 19:00 | 1min | 750 km |
| 9 | SECUNDERABAD JN | SC | 19:55 | 20:00 | 5min | 773 km |
| 10 | CHARLAPALLI | CHZ | 20:15 | 20:20 | 5min | 785 km |
| 11 | KAZIPET JN | KZJ | 22:20 | 22:30 | 10min | 905 km |
| 12 | VIJAYAWADA JN | BZA | 02:35 | 02:50 | 15min | 1122 km |
| 13 | GUDIVADA JN | GDV | 03:33 | 03:35 | 2min | 1166 km |
| 14 | KAIKALURU | KKLR | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2min | 1195 km |
| 15 | AKIVIDU | AKVD | 04:13 | 04:15 | 2min | 1212 km |
| 16 | BHIMAVARAM TOWN | BVRT | 04:33 | 04:35 | 2min | 1229 km |
| 17 | TANUKU | TNKU | 04:59 | 05:00 | 1min | 1260 km |
| 18 | RAJAMUNDRY | RJY | 05:58 | 06:00 | 2min | 1299 km |
| 19 | SAMALKOT JN | SLO | 06:38 | 06:40 | 2min | 1349 km |
| 20 | PITHAPURAM | PAP | 06:49 | 06:50 | 1min | 1361 km |
| 21 | DUVVADA | DVD | 10:05 | 10:07 | 2min | 1482 km |
| 22 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 10:50 | 10:50 | — | 1500 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18520 LTT VSKP 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 18520 LTT VSKP EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18520 at LOKMANYA TILAK TERM, VISAKHAPATNAM 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 18520 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18520 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18520?
LTT VSKP EXPRESS offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.