18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express

Train Information

Key information for 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express
Train number18041
Train nameShalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationSHALIMAR (SHM)
Departure14:45 · Day 1
Destination stationPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS)
Arrival16:45 · Day 2
Total distance1,644 km
Journey duration26 hours
Scheduled stations17
Intermediate stops15
Railway zoneSouth Eastern Railway (SER)
DivisionKharagpur (KGP)
Running daysMonday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from SHALIMAR at 2:45 PM. It arrives at its destination, PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL on Day 2 at 4:45 PM, covering a total distance of 1,644 km in 26 hours, with 15 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express runs on Monday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Kharagpur division of the South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1SHMSHALIMARDay 1Source14:450 km
2SRCSANTRAGACHI JNDay 115:0015:022 min5 km
3KGPKHARAGPUR JNDay 116:2516:305 min113 km
4BLSBALASOREDay 117:5818:002 min234 km
5BHCBHADRAKHDay 118:5018:522 min293 km
6CTCCUTTACKDay 120:3920:445 min409 km
7BBSBHUBANESWARDay 121:1021:155 min436 km
8KURKHURDA ROAD JNDay 121:3021:4010 min455 km
9BAMBRAHMAPURDay 123:2323:252 min602 km
10VZMVIZIANAGRAM JNDay 202:4002:5010 min818 km
11DVDDUVVADADay 204:4004:422 min883 km
12SLOSAMALKOT JNDay 205:5806:002 min1,016 km
13RJYRAJAMUNDRYDay 206:4306:452 min1,066 km
14BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 209:3009:4010 min1,215 km
15OGLONGOLEDay 211:3811:402 min1,354 km
16NLRNELLOREDay 213:0813:102 min1,470 km
17MASPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTLDay 216:45Destination1,644 km

Train 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express starts its journey from SHALIMAR and terminates at PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL. The scheduled station sequence is: SHALIMAR, SANTRAGACHI JN, KHARAGPUR JN, BALASORE, BHADRAKH, CUTTACK, BHUBANESWAR, KHURDA ROAD JN, BRAHMAPUR, VIZIANAGRAM JN, DUVVADA, SAMALKOT JN, RAJAMUNDRY, VIJAYAWADA JN, ONGOLE, NELLORE, PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL.

Coach Position and Composition

18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04S1
  5. Position 05S2
  6. Position 06S3
  7. Position 07S4
  8. Position 08S5
  9. Position 09S6
  10. Position 10S7
  11. Position 11A1
  12. Position 12A2
  13. Position 13B1
  14. Position 14B2
  15. Position 15B3
  16. Position 16B4
  17. Position 17B5
  18. Position 18B6
  19. Position 19B7
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04S1
05S2
06S3
07S4
08S5
09S6
10S7
11A1
12A2
13B1
14B2
15B3
16B4
17B5
18B6
19B7
20GEN
21GEN
22SLRD

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹2,620
Child fare
₹1,290
Adult Tatkal fare
₹3,145
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,815
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,835
Child fare
₹900
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,255
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,320
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹710
Child fare
₹365
Adult Tatkal fare
₹910
Child Tatkal fare
₹575

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 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express departs from SHALIMAR at 2:45 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express terminates at PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-A1-A2-B1-B2-B3-B4-B5-B6-B7-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express covers a total distance of 1,644 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express operates on Monday.

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

Train 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express has 15 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 18041 Shalimar - M.G.R. Chennai Ctrl Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.