18621 PATLIPUTRA EXP Coach Position
18621 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
PATLIPUTRA EXP (18621) runs from PATNA JN to HATIA in 14h 40m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 18621 PATLIPUTRA EXP Today
Find the coach position of 18621 PATLIPUTRA 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 PATNA JN, HATIA and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 18621 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.
18621 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 18621 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 18621:
| 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 18621 PATLIPUTRA 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 | 18621 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | PATLIPUTRA EXP |
| From | PATNA JN (PNBE) |
| To | HATIA (HTE) |
| Departure | 14:50 |
| Arrival | 05:30 |
| Duration | 14h 40m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PATNA JN | PNBE | — | 14:50 | — | — |
| 2 | RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA | RJPB | 14:58 | 15:00 | 2min | 3 km |
| 3 | PATNA SAHEB | PNC | 15:10 | 15:12 | 2min | 10 km |
| 4 | FATUHA | FUT | 15:22 | 15:24 | 2min | 22 km |
| 5 | KHUSROPUR | KOO | 15:32 | 15:34 | 2min | 31 km |
| 6 | BAKHTIYARPUR JN | BKP | 15:46 | 15:48 | 2min | 46 km |
| 7 | ATHMAL GOLA | ATL | 15:56 | 15:58 | 2min | 55 km |
| 8 | BARH | BARH | 16:06 | 16:08 | 2min | 64 km |
| 9 | LEMUABAD | LEB | 16:15 | 16:16 | 1min | 71 km |
| 10 | PUNARAKH | PHK | 16:21 | 16:22 | 1min | 74 km |
| 11 | MEMRAKHABAD | MMKB | 16:26 | 16:27 | 1min | 77 km |
| 12 | MOKAMEH JN | MKA | 16:43 | 16:45 | 2min | 90 km |
| 13 | HATHIDAH JN | HTZ | 16:55 | 16:57 | 2min | 97 km |
| 14 | RAMPUR DUMRA | RDUM | 17:03 | 17:04 | 1min | 101 km |
| 15 | BARHIYA | BRYA | 17:11 | 17:13 | 2min | 107 km |
| 16 | DUMRI HALT | DMRX | 17:19 | 17:20 | 1min | 112 km |
| 17 | MANKATHA | MKB | 17:30 | 17:31 | 1min | 117 km |
| 18 | LUCKEESARAI JN | LKR | 17:40 | 17:42 | 2min | 123 km |
| 19 | KIUL JN | KIUL | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2min | 124 km |
| 20 | BANSIPUR | BSQP | 17:58 | 17:59 | 1min | 132 km |
| 21 | MANANPUR | MNP | 18:06 | 18:08 | 2min | 138 km |
| 22 | BASUACHAK HALT | BQSP | 18:12 | 18:13 | 1min | 140 km |
| 23 | JAMUI | JMU | 18:30 | 18:32 | 2min | 152 km |
| 24 | GIDHAUR | GHR | 18:44 | 18:46 | 2min | 166 km |
| 25 | JHAJHA | JAJ | 19:55 | 20:00 | 5min | 178 km |
| 26 | SIMULTALA | STL | 20:16 | 20:18 | 2min | 196 km |
| 27 | TALWA BAZAR | TLB | 20:24 | 20:26 | 2min | 198 km |
| 28 | JASIDIH JN | JSME | 20:43 | 20:45 | 2min | 222 km |
| 29 | SANKARPUR | SNQ | 20:53 | 20:55 | 2min | 230 km |
| 30 | MADHUPUR JN | MDP | 21:16 | 21:18 | 2min | 251 km |
| 31 | VIDYASAGAR | VDS | 21:35 | 21:37 | 2min | 274 km |
| 32 | JAMTARA | JMT | 21:51 | 21:53 | 2min | 293 km |
| 33 | CHITTARANJAN | CRJ | 22:05 | 22:07 | 2min | 307 km |
| 34 | KULTI | ULT | 22:34 | 22:36 | 2min | 324 km |
| 35 | BARAKAR | BRR | 22:40 | 22:42 | 2min | 327 km |
| 36 | KUMARDUBI | KMME | 22:45 | 22:47 | 2min | 329 km |
| 37 | DHANBAD JN | DHN | 00:07 | 00:17 | 10min | 368 km |
| 38 | KATRASGARH | KTH | 00:42 | 00:44 | 2min | 382 km |
| 39 | CHANDRAPURA | CRP | 01:18 | 01:20 | 2min | 403 km |
| 40 | BOKARO STEEL CITY | BKSC | 01:45 | 01:55 | 10min | 418 km |
| 41 | MURI | MURI | 02:50 | 02:55 | 5min | 470 km |
| 42 | RANCHI | RNC | 04:00 | 04:10 | 10min | 535 km |
| 43 | HATIA | HTE | 05:30 | 05:30 | — | 542 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 18621 PATLIPUTRA 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 18621 PATLIPUTRA EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 18621 at PATNA JN, HATIA 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 18621 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 18621 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 18621?
PATLIPUTRA EXP offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.