18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express

Train Information

Key information for 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express
Train number18042
Train nameMGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS)
Departure18:45 · Day 1
Destination stationSHALIMAR (SHM)
Arrival04:00 · Day 3
Total distance1,644 km
Journey duration33 hours 15 minutes
Scheduled stations17
Intermediate stops15
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionChennai (MAS)
Running daysTuesday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 6:45 PM. It arrives at its destination, SHALIMAR on Day 3 at 4:00 AM, covering a total distance of 1,644 km in 33 hours 15 minutes, with 15 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express runs on Tuesday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Chennai division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1MASPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTLDay 1Source18:450 km
2NLRNELLOREDay 122:3322:352 min174 km
3OGLONGOLEDay 200:0300:052 min290 km
4BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 202:3302:352 min428 km
5RJYRAJAMUNDRYDay 205:5806:002 min577 km
6SLOSAMALKOT JNDay 206:4306:452 min628 km
7DVDDUVVADADay 209:3309:352 min761 km
8VZMVIZIANAGRAM JNDay 211:0011:2020 min826 km
9BAMBRAHMAPURDay 214:3514:405 min1,042 km
10KURKHURDA ROAD JNDay 216:4016:455 min1,189 km
11BBSBHUBANESWARDay 217:2517:305 min1,208 km
12CTCCUTTACKDay 218:4518:505 min1,235 km
13BHCBHADRAKHDay 222:2522:272 min1,350 km
14BLSBALASOREDay 223:3123:332 min1,409 km
15KGPKHARAGPUR JNDay 301:0701:158 min1,530 km
16SRCSANTRAGACHI JNDay 302:4502:472 min1,639 km
17SHMSHALIMARDay 304:00Destination1,644 km

Train 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express starts its journey from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL and terminates at SHALIMAR. The scheduled station sequence is: PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL, NELLORE, ONGOLE, VIJAYAWADA JN, RAJAMUNDRY, SAMALKOT JN, DUVVADA, VIZIANAGRAM JN, BRAHMAPUR, KHURDA ROAD JN, BHUBANESWAR, CUTTACK, BHADRAKH, BALASORE, KHARAGPUR JN, SANTRAGACHI JN, SHALIMAR.

Coach Position and Composition

18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express indicative coach position

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

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

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar 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
₹1,830
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 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 6:45 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express terminates at SHALIMAR (SHM).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-B7-B6-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-A2-A1-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express covers a total distance of 1,644 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express operates on Tuesday.

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

Train 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express has 15 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.