18573 VSKP BGKT EXP Coach Position
18573 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
VSKP BGKT EXP (18573) runs from VISAKHAPATNAM to BHAGAT KI KOTHI in 38h 00m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18573 VSKP BGKT EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18573 VSKP BGKT 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, BHAGAT KI KOTHI and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18573 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.
18573 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 18573 VSKP BGKT EXP.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 18573 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 18573 VSKP BGKT EXP halts, along the VISAKHAPATNAM → BHAGAT KI KOTHI route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSKP | PF 7 | |
| 11 | VZM | PF 5 | |
| 17 | VBL | PF 3 | |
| 20 | PVP | PF 4 | |
| 26 | RGDA | PF 5 | |
| 30 | MNGD | PF 2 | |
| 37 | KSNG | PF 2 | |
| 38 | TIG | PF 5 | |
| 41 | KBJ | PF 1 | |
| 46 | KRAR | PF 1 | |
| 48 | BGBR | PF 2 | |
| 51 | MSMD | PF 1 | |
| 58 | R | PF 3 | |
| 72 | BYT | PF 3 | |
| 78 | USL | PF 2 | |
| 89 | PND | PF 3 | |
| 95 | APR | PF 4 | |
| 100 | SDL | PF 2 | |
| 114 | KMZ | PF 4 | |
| 128 | DMO | PF 1 | |
| 136 | SGO | PF 2 | |
| 144 | MAKR | PF 1 | |
| 154 | ASKN | PF 1 | |
| 160 | GUNA | PF 3 | |
| 167 | CAG | PF 1 | |
| 173 | BAZ | PF 3 | |
| 181 | SGAC | PF 1 | |
| 195 | SWM | PF 1 | |
| 201 | BNLW | PF 2 | |
| 206 | DPA | PF 2 | |
| 208 | JP | PF 5 | |
| 217 | FL | PF 2 | |
| 225 | MKN | PF 3 | |
| 229 | DNA | PF 2 | |
| 234 | MTD | PF 1 | |
| 247 | JU | PF 4 | |
| 248 | BGKT | PF 1 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 18573 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 18573:
| 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 18573 VSKP BGKT 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 | 18573 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | VSKP BGKT EXP |
| From | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| To | BHAGAT KI KOTHI (BGKT) |
| Departure | 05:20 |
| Arrival | 19:20 |
| Duration | 38h 00m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Thu |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VISAKHAPATNAM | VSKP | — | 05:20 | — | — |
| 2 | VIZIANAGRAM JN | VZM | 06:15 | 06:20 | 5min | 61 km |
| 3 | BOBBILI | VBL | 07:03 | 07:05 | 2min | 115 km |
| 4 | PARVATIPURAM | PVP | 07:28 | 07:30 | 2min | 139 km |
| 5 | RAYAGADA | RGDA | 08:10 | 08:15 | 5min | 185 km |
| 6 | MUNIGUDA | MNGD | 09:12 | 09:14 | 2min | 239 km |
| 7 | KESINGA | KSNG | 10:13 | 10:15 | 2min | 312 km |
| 8 | TITLAGARH | TIG | 10:30 | 10:40 | 10min | 325 km |
| 9 | KANTABANJI | KBJ | 11:10 | 11:20 | 10min | 358 km |
| 10 | KHARIAR ROAD | KRAR | 12:25 | 12:27 | 2min | 423 km |
| 11 | BAGBAHRA | BGBR | 12:48 | 12:50 | 2min | 443 km |
| 12 | MAHASAMUND | MSMD | 13:23 | 13:25 | 2min | 474 km |
| 13 | RAIPUR JN | R | 14:55 | 15:15 | 20min | 528 km |
| 14 | BHATAPARA | BYT | 16:08 | 16:10 | 2min | 592 km |
| 15 | USALAPUR | USL | 17:25 | 17:35 | 10min | 643 km |
| 16 | PENDRA ROAD | PND | 18:54 | 18:56 | 2min | 738 km |
| 17 | ANUPPUR JN | APR | 19:37 | 19:42 | 5min | 788 km |
| 18 | SHAHDOL | SDL | 20:25 | 20:27 | 2min | 829 km |
| 19 | KATNI MURWARA | KMZ | 23:15 | 23:25 | 10min | 955 km |
| 20 | DAMOH | DMO | 00:48 | 00:50 | 2min | 1064 km |
| 21 | SAUGOR | SGO | 01:45 | 01:50 | 5min | 1141 km |
| 22 | BINA MALKHERI | MAKR | 02:53 | 02:55 | 2min | 1212 km |
| 23 | ASHOK NAGAR | ASKN | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2min | 1287 km |
| 24 | GUNA | GUNA | 05:30 | 05:40 | 10min | 1332 km |
| 25 | CHHABRA GUGOR | CAG | 07:08 | 07:10 | 2min | 1391 km |
| 26 | BARAN | BAZ | 07:48 | 07:50 | 2min | 1450 km |
| 27 | SOGARIYA | SGAC | 09:00 | 09:10 | 10min | 1513 km |
| 28 | SAWAI MADHOPUR | SWM | 11:15 | 11:35 | 20min | 1624 km |
| 29 | BANSTHALI NIWAI | BNLW | 12:40 | 12:42 | 2min | 1690 km |
| 30 | DURGAPURA | DPA | 13:31 | 13:34 | 3min | 1748 km |
| 31 | JAIPUR | JP | 14:05 | 14:15 | 10min | 1755 km |
| 32 | PHULERA JN | FL | 15:06 | 15:08 | 2min | 1810 km |
| 33 | MAKRANA JN | MKN | 16:08 | 16:11 | 3min | 1875 km |
| 34 | DEGANA JN | DNA | 16:38 | 16:41 | 3min | 1919 km |
| 35 | MERTA ROAD JN | MTD | 17:15 | 17:20 | 5min | 1964 km |
| 36 | JODHPUR JN | JU | 18:40 | 18:50 | 10min | 2068 km |
| 37 | BHAGAT KI KOTHI | BGKT | 19:20 | 19:20 | — | 2071 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18573 VSKP BGKT 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 18573 VSKP BGKT EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18573 at VISAKHAPATNAM, BHAGAT KI KOTHI 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 18573 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18573 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18573?
VSKP BGKT EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.