18524 BNRS VSKP EXP Coach Position
18524 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
BNRS VSKP EXP (18524) runs from BANARAS to VISAKHAPATNAM in 28h 55m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18524 BNRS VSKP EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18524 BNRS VSKP 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 BANARAS, VISAKHAPATNAM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18524 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.
18524 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 18524 BNRS VSKP EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 18524 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 18524 BNRS VSKP EXP halts, along the BANARAS → VISAKHAPATNAM route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BNRS | PF 4 | |
| 2 | BSB | PF 2 | |
| 3 | KEI | PF 3 | |
| 7 | DDU | PF 3 | |
| 18 | BBU | PF 3 | |
| 21 | KTQ | PF 3 | |
| 25 | SSM | PF 3 | |
| 28 | DOS | PF 4 | |
| 32 | ANH | PF 1 | |
| 34 | NBG | PF 1 | |
| 36 | JPL | PF 1 | |
| 37 | HDN | PF 1 | |
| 39 | MDJ | PF 2 | |
| 41 | URD | PF 3 | |
| 44 | GHD | PF 3 | |
| 49 | DTO | PF 2 | |
| 53 | BRWD | PF 2 | |
| 58 | LTHR | PF 1 | |
| 62 | TORI | PF 3 | |
| 66 | KLRE | PF 3 | |
| 71 | PTRU | PF 2 | |
| 74 | BRKA | PF 2 | |
| 75 | RMT | PF 2 | |
| 82 | MURI | PF 1 | |
| 89 | RNC | PF 2 | |
| 90 | HTE | PF 3 | |
| 96 | PKF | PF 1 | |
| 100 | BANO | PF 1 | |
| 105 | NXN | PF 2 | |
| 112 | ROU | PF 2 | |
| 116 | GP | PF 1 | |
| 127 | JSG | PF 1 | |
| 131 | RGL | PF 1 | |
| 135 | SBP | PF 1 | |
| 140 | BRGA | PF 2 | |
| 146 | BLGR | PF 2 | |
| 151 | TIG | PF 2 | |
| 152 | KSNG | PF 1 | |
| 159 | MNGD | PF 1 | |
| 163 | RGDA | PF 3 | |
| 169 | PVP | PF 3 | |
| 172 | VBL | PF 3 | |
| 178 | VZM | PF 1 | |
| 182 | KTV | PF 2 | |
| 188 | VSKP | PF 5 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 18524 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 18524:
| 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 18524 BNRS VSKP 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 | 18524 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | BNRS VSKP EXP |
| From | BANARAS (BNRS) |
| To | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| Departure | 14:50 |
| Arrival | 19:45 |
| Duration | 28h 55m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Mon, Thu |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANARAS | BNRS | — | 14:50 | — | — |
| 2 | VARANASI JN | BSB | 15:10 | 15:15 | 5min | 4 km |
| 3 | KASHI | KEI | 15:35 | 15:36 | 1min | 9 km |
| 4 | PT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN | DDU | 16:25 | 16:30 | 5min | 21 km |
| 5 | BHABUA ROAD | BBU | 17:20 | 17:22 | 2min | 73 km |
| 6 | KUDRA | KTQ | 17:38 | 17:40 | 2min | 96 km |
| 7 | SASARAM | SSM | 18:02 | 18:04 | 2min | 121 km |
| 8 | DEHRI ON SONE | DOS | 18:22 | 18:24 | 2min | 139 km |
| 9 | ANKORAH AKORHA | ANH | 18:48 | 18:50 | 2min | 161 km |
| 10 | NABENAGAR ROAD | NBG | 19:04 | 19:06 | 2min | 174 km |
| 11 | JAPLA | JPL | 19:24 | 19:26 | 2min | 190 km |
| 12 | HAIDARNAGAR | HDN | 19:34 | 19:36 | 2min | 197 km |
| 13 | MUHAMMADGANJ | MDJ | 19:46 | 19:48 | 2min | 209 km |
| 14 | UNTARE ROAD | URD | 19:59 | 20:01 | 2min | 221 km |
| 15 | GARWA ROAD | GHD | 21:15 | 21:20 | 5min | 237 km |
| 16 | DALTONGANJ | DTO | 21:47 | 21:49 | 2min | 271 km |
| 17 | BARWADIH JN | BRWD | 22:18 | 22:20 | 2min | 298 km |
| 18 | LATEHAR | LTHR | 22:51 | 22:53 | 2min | 338 km |
| 19 | TORI | TORI | 23:20 | 23:22 | 2min | 371 km |
| 20 | PATRATU | PTRU | 00:33 | 00:35 | 2min | 436 km |
| 21 | BARKAKANA | BRKA | 01:40 | 01:45 | 5min | 456 km |
| 22 | RAMGARH CANT | RMT | 01:55 | 02:00 | 5min | 460 km |
| 23 | MURI | MURI | 02:45 | 02:50 | 5min | 513 km |
| 24 | RANCHI | RNC | 03:50 | 03:55 | 5min | 575 km |
| 25 | HATIA | HTE | 04:10 | 04:15 | 5min | 582 km |
| 26 | POKLA | PKF | 05:09 | 05:10 | 1min | 644 km |
| 27 | BANO | BANO | 05:39 | 05:40 | 1min | 675 km |
| 28 | NUAGAON | NXN | 06:39 | 06:40 | 1min | 718 km |
| 29 | ROURKELA | ROU | 07:22 | 07:30 | 8min | 749 km |
| 30 | RAJGANGPUR | GP | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2min | 779 km |
| 31 | JHARSUGUDA JN | JSG | 09:15 | 09:20 | 5min | 851 km |
| 32 | RENGALI | RGL | 09:40 | 09:42 | 2min | 877 km |
| 33 | SAMBALPUR | SBP | 10:15 | 10:25 | 10min | 899 km |
| 34 | BARGARH ROAD | BRGA | 11:05 | 11:07 | 2min | 942 km |
| 35 | BALANGIR | BLGR | 12:00 | 12:02 | 2min | 1017 km |
| 36 | TITLAGARH | TIG | 12:55 | 13:05 | 10min | 1081 km |
| 37 | KESINGA | KSNG | 13:25 | 13:27 | 2min | 1094 km |
| 38 | MUNIGUDA | MNGD | 14:35 | 14:37 | 2min | 1166 km |
| 39 | RAYAGADA | RGDA | 16:00 | 16:02 | 2min | 1220 km |
| 40 | PARVATIPURAM | PVP | 16:43 | 16:45 | 2min | 1267 km |
| 41 | BOBBILI | VBL | 17:08 | 17:10 | 2min | 1291 km |
| 42 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 18:00 | 18:02 | 2min | 1344 km |
| 43 | KOTTAVALASA | KTV | 18:28 | 18:30 | 2min | 1379 km |
| 44 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | 19:45 | 19:45 | — | 1405 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18524 BNRS VSKP 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 18524 BNRS VSKP EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18524 at BANARAS, 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 18524 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18524 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18524?
BNRS VSKP EXP offers 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.