18040 Puri - Shalimar Express

Train Information

Key information for 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express
Train number18040
Train namePuri - Shalimar Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationPURI (PURI)
Departure23:20 · Day 1
Destination stationSHALIMAR (SHM)
Arrival08:50 · Day 2
Total distance499 km
Journey duration9 hours 30 minutes
Scheduled stations11
Intermediate stops9
Railway zoneEast Coast Railway (ECOR)
DivisionKhurda Road (KUR)
Running daysMonday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PURI at 11:20 PM. It arrives at its destination, SHALIMAR on Day 2 at 8:50 AM, covering a total distance of 499 km in 9 hours 30 minutes, with 9 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express runs on Monday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Khurda Road division of the East Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1PURIPURIDay 1Source23:200 km
2MLTMALATIPATPURDay 123:4523:505 min7 km
3KURKHURDA ROAD JNDay 200:4000:455 min44 km
4BBSBHUBANESWARDay 201:1001:155 min63 km
5CTCCUTTACKDay 202:0002:055 min90 km
6JJKRJAJPUR K ROADDay 203:1503:172 min162 km
7BHCBHADRAKHDay 204:0304:052 min206 km
8BLSBALASOREDay 204:5004:522 min265 km
9KGPKHARAGPUR JNDay 206:3006:355 min385 km
10SRCSANTRAGACHI JNDay 208:1508:172 min494 km
11SHMSHALIMARDay 208:50Destination499 km

Train 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express starts its journey from PURI and terminates at SHALIMAR. The scheduled station sequence is: PURI, MALATIPATPUR, KHURDA ROAD JN, BHUBANESWAR, CUTTACK, JAJPUR K ROAD, BHADRAKH, BALASORE, KHARAGPUR JN, SANTRAGACHI JN, SHALIMAR.

Coach Position and Composition

18040 Puri - Shalimar Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04B1
  5. Position 05B2
  6. Position 06B3
  7. Position 07A1
  8. Position 08A2
  9. Position 09SE1
  10. Position 10S1
  11. Position 11S2
  12. Position 12S3
  13. Position 13S4
  14. Position 14S5
  15. Position 15S6
  16. Position 16S7
  17. Position 17S8
  18. Position 18S9
  19. Position 19GEN
  20. Position 20SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04B1
05B2
06B3
07A1
08A2
09SE1
10S1
11S2
12S3
13S4
14S5
15S6
16S7
17S8
18S9
19GEN
20SLRD

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,070
Child fare
₹510
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,565
Child Tatkal fare
₹970
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹760
Child fare
₹365
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,125
Child Tatkal fare
₹705
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹290
Child fare
₹145
Adult Tatkal fare
₹410
Child Tatkal fare
₹260

Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does this train depart from its originating station?

Train 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express departs from PURI at 11:20 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express terminates at SHALIMAR (SHM).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-B1-B2-B3-A1-A2-SE1-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express covers a total distance of 499 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express operates on Monday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express has 9 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 18040 Puri - Shalimar Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.