18523 VSKP BNRS EXP Coach Position
18523 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VSKP BNRS EXP (18523) runs from VISAKHAPATNAM to BANARAS in 29h 10m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18523 VSKP BNRS EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18523 VSKP BNRS 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 VISAKHAPATNAM, BANARAS and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18523 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.
18523 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 18523 VSKP BNRS EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 18523 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 18523 VSKP BNRS EXP halts, along the VISAKHAPATNAM → BANARAS route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSKP | PF 8 | |
| 7 | KTV | PF 3 | |
| 11 | VZM | PF 5 | |
| 17 | VBL | PF 4 | |
| 20 | PVP | PF 4 | |
| 26 | RGDA | PF 5 | |
| 30 | MNGD | PF 2 | |
| 37 | KSNG | PF 2 | |
| 38 | TIG | PF 3 | |
| 43 | BLGR | PF 1 | |
| 49 | BRGA | PF 1 | |
| 54 | SBP | PF 2 | |
| 58 | RGL | PF 2 | |
| 62 | JSG | PF 2 | |
| 73 | GP | PF 2 | |
| 77 | ROU | PF 4 | |
| 83 | NXN | PF 3 | |
| 88 | BANO | PF 3 | |
| 92 | PKF | PF 2 | |
| 98 | HTE | PF 3 | |
| 99 | RNC | PF 1 | |
| 106 | MURI | PF 1 | |
| 113 | RMT | PF 1 | |
| 114 | BRKA | PF 2 | |
| 117 | PTRU | PF 1 | |
| 122 | KLRE | PF 2 | |
| 126 | TORI | PF 5 | |
| 130 | LTHR | PF 2 | |
| 135 | BRWD | PF 1 | |
| 139 | DTO | PF 1 | |
| 144 | GHD | PF 1 | |
| 147 | URD | PF 2 | |
| 149 | MDJ | PF 1 | |
| 151 | HDN | PF 3 | |
| 152 | JPL | PF 3 | |
| 154 | NBG | PF 3 | |
| 156 | ANH | PF 2 | |
| 160 | DOS | PF 3 | |
| 163 | SSM | PF 2 | |
| 167 | KTQ | PF 2 | |
| 170 | BBU | PF 2 | |
| 181 | DDU | PF 6 | |
| 185 | KEI | PF 1 | |
| 186 | BSB | PF 1 | |
| 187 | BNRS | PF 4 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 18523 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 18523:
| 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 18523 VSKP BNRS 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 | 18523 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VSKP BNRS EXP |
| From | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| To | BANARAS (BNRS) |
| Departure | 04:15 |
| Arrival | 09:25 |
| Duration | 29h 10m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Wed, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | — | 04:15 | — | — |
| 2 | KOTTAVALASA | KTV | 04:40 | 04:42 | 2min | 27 km |
| 3 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 05:13 | 05:15 | 2min | 61 km |
| 4 | BOBBILI | VBL | 05:58 | 06:00 | 2min | 115 km |
| 5 | PARVATIPURAM | PVP | 06:23 | 06:25 | 2min | 139 km |
| 6 | RAYAGADA | RGDA | 07:18 | 07:20 | 2min | 185 km |
| 7 | MUNIGUDA | MNGD | 08:00 | 08:02 | 2min | 239 km |
| 8 | KESINGA | KSNG | 09:05 | 09:07 | 2min | 312 km |
| 9 | TITLAGARH | TIG | 09:30 | 09:40 | 10min | 325 km |
| 10 | BALANGIR | BLGR | 10:35 | 10:37 | 2min | 388 km |
| 11 | BARGARH ROAD | BRGA | 11:35 | 11:37 | 2min | 464 km |
| 12 | SAMBALPUR | SBP | 12:35 | 12:45 | 10min | 506 km |
| 13 | RENGALI | RGL | 13:05 | 13:07 | 2min | 529 km |
| 14 | JHARSUGUDA JN | JSG | 13:55 | 14:00 | 5min | 555 km |
| 15 | RAJGANGPUR | GP | 14:48 | 14:50 | 2min | 626 km |
| 16 | ROURKELA | ROU | 15:27 | 15:35 | 8min | 657 km |
| 17 | NUAGAON | NXN | 16:13 | 16:15 | 2min | 688 km |
| 18 | BANO | BANO | 17:00 | 17:01 | 1min | 730 km |
| 19 | POKLA | PKF | 17:34 | 17:35 | 1min | 762 km |
| 20 | HATIA | HTE | 19:25 | 19:30 | 5min | 823 km |
| 21 | RANCHI | RNC | 19:55 | 20:05 | 10min | 830 km |
| 22 | MURI | MURI | 21:00 | 21:05 | 5min | 892 km |
| 23 | RAMGARH CANT | RMT | 22:05 | 22:10 | 5min | 946 km |
| 24 | BARKAKANA | BRKA | 22:50 | 23:00 | 10min | 950 km |
| 25 | PATRATU | PTRU | 23:16 | 23:18 | 2min | 969 km |
| 26 | KHALARI | KLRE | 23:46 | 23:48 | 2min | 1006 km |
| 27 | TORI | TORI | 00:09 | 00:11 | 2min | 1035 km |
| 28 | BARWADIH JN | BRWD | 01:08 | 01:10 | 2min | 1108 km |
| 29 | DALTONGANJ | DTO | 01:33 | 01:35 | 2min | 1135 km |
| 30 | GARWA ROAD | GHD | 03:25 | 03:30 | 5min | 1168 km |
| 31 | UNTARE ROAD | URD | 03:45 | 03:47 | 2min | 1185 km |
| 32 | MUHAMMADGANJ | MDJ | 03:59 | 04:01 | 2min | 1197 km |
| 33 | HAIDARNAGAR | HDN | 04:11 | 04:13 | 2min | 1208 km |
| 34 | JAPLA | JPL | 04:20 | 04:22 | 2min | 1215 km |
| 35 | NABENAGAR ROAD | NBG | 04:39 | 04:41 | 2min | 1231 km |
| 36 | ANKORAH AKORHA | ANH | 04:58 | 05:00 | 2min | 1247 km |
| 37 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 05:26 | 05:28 | 2min | 1267 km |
| 38 | SASARAM | SSM | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2min | 1285 km |
| 39 | KUDRA | KTQ | 06:03 | 06:05 | 2min | 1310 km |
| 40 | BHABUA ROAD | BBU | 06:22 | 06:24 | 2min | 1332 km |
| 41 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 07:45 | 07:50 | 5min | 1385 km |
| 42 | KASHI | KEI | 08:41 | 08:42 | 1min | 1396 km |
| 43 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 08:57 | 09:07 | 10min | 1402 km |
| 44 | BANARAS | BNRS | 09:25 | 09:25 | — | 1406 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18523 VSKP BNRS 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 18523 VSKP BNRS EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18523 at VISAKHAPATNAM, BANARAS 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 18523 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18523 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18523?
VSKP BNRS EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.