18042 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express
Train Information
| Train number | 18042 |
|---|---|
| Train name | MGR Chennai Ctrl - Shalimar Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS) |
| Departure | 18:45 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| Arrival | 04:00 · Day 3 |
| Total distance | 1,644 km |
| Journey duration | 33 hours 15 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 17 |
| Intermediate stops | 15 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Chennai (MAS) |
| Running days | Tuesday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 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
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAS | PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL | Day 1 | Source | 18:45 | 0 km | |
| 2 | NLR | NELLORE | Day 1 | 22:33 | 22:35 | 2 min | 174 km |
| 3 | OGL | ONGOLE | Day 2 | 00:03 | 00:05 | 2 min | 290 km |
| 4 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 2 | 02:33 | 02:35 | 2 min | 428 km |
| 5 | RJY | RAJAMUNDRY | Day 2 | 05:58 | 06:00 | 2 min | 577 km |
| 6 | SLO | SAMALKOT JN | Day 2 | 06:43 | 06:45 | 2 min | 628 km |
| 7 | DVD | DUVVADA | Day 2 | 09:33 | 09:35 | 2 min | 761 km |
| 8 | VZM | VIZIANAGRAM JN | Day 2 | 11:00 | 11:20 | 20 min | 826 km |
| 9 | BAM | BRAHMAPUR | Day 2 | 14:35 | 14:40 | 5 min | 1,042 km |
| 10 | KUR | KHURDA ROAD JN | Day 2 | 16:40 | 16:45 | 5 min | 1,189 km |
| 11 | BBS | BHUBANESWAR | Day 2 | 17:25 | 17:30 | 5 min | 1,208 km |
| 12 | CTC | CUTTACK | Day 2 | 18:45 | 18:50 | 5 min | 1,235 km |
| 13 | BHC | BHADRAKH | Day 2 | 22:25 | 22:27 | 2 min | 1,350 km |
| 14 | BLS | BALASORE | Day 2 | 23:31 | 23:33 | 2 min | 1,409 km |
| 15 | KGP | KHARAGPUR JN | Day 3 | 01:07 | 01:15 | 8 min | 1,530 km |
| 16 | SRC | SANTRAGACHI JN | Day 3 | 02:45 | 02:47 | 2 min | 1,639 km |
| 17 | SHM | SHALIMAR | Day 3 | 04:00 | Destination | 1,644 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).
- Position 01SLRD
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04B7
- Position 05B6
- Position 06B5
- Position 07B4
- Position 08B3
- Position 09B2
- Position 10B1
- Position 11A2
- Position 12A1
- Position 13S7
- Position 14S6
- Position 15S5
- Position 16S4
- Position 17S3
- Position 18S2
- Position 19S1
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21GEN
- Position 22EOG
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | SLRD |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | B7 |
| 05 | B6 |
| 06 | B5 |
| 07 | B4 |
| 08 | B3 |
| 09 | B2 |
| 10 | B1 |
| 11 | A2 |
| 12 | A1 |
| 13 | S7 |
| 14 | S6 |
| 15 | S5 |
| 16 | S4 |
| 17 | S3 |
| 18 | S2 |
| 19 | S1 |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | GEN |
| 22 | EOG |
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)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| SLSleeper |
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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.