18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express
Train Information
| Train number | 18048 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | VASCO DA GAMA (VSG) |
| Departure | 06:30 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | SHALIMAR (SHM) |
| Arrival | 23:45 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 2,112 km |
| Journey duration | 41 hours 15 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 43 |
| Intermediate stops | 41 |
| Railway zone | South Western Railway (SWR) |
| Division | Hubballi (UBL) |
| Running days | Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, SL, GEN |
Train 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from VASCO DA GAMA at 6:30 AM. It arrives at its destination, SHALIMAR on Day 2 at 11:45 PM, covering a total distance of 2,112 km in 41 hours 15 minutes, with 41 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express runs on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Hubballi division of the South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSG | VASCO DA GAMA | Day 1 | Source | 06:30 | 0 km | |
| 2 | MAO | MADGAON JN | Day 1 | 06:55 | 07:00 | 5 min | 25 km |
| 3 | SVM | SANVORDEM (KUDCHADE) | Day 1 | 07:33 | 07:34 | 1 min | 40 km |
| 4 | QLM | KULEM | Day 1 | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2 min | 58 km |
| 5 | CLR | CASTLE ROCK | Day 1 | 09:15 | 09:20 | 5 min | 84 km |
| 6 | LD | LONDA JN | Day 1 | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2 min | 105 km |
| 7 | DWR | DHARWAR | Day 1 | 11:13 | 11:15 | 2 min | 175 km |
| 8 | UBL | SSS HUBBALLI JN | Day 1 | 11:55 | 12:05 | 10 min | 195 km |
| 9 | GDG | GADAG JN | Day 1 | 12:58 | 13:00 | 2 min | 253 km |
| 10 | KBL | KOPPAL | Day 1 | 13:50 | 13:52 | 2 min | 311 km |
| 11 | HPT | HOSAPETE JN | Day 1 | 14:28 | 14:30 | 2 min | 338 km |
| 12 | TNGL | TORANAGALLU | Day 1 | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2 min | 371 km |
| 13 | BAY | BALLARI JN | Day 1 | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2 min | 404 km |
| 14 | GTL | GUNTAKAL JN | Day 1 | 17:30 | 17:40 | 10 min | 452 km |
| 15 | DHNE | DHONE JN | Day 1 | 18:48 | 18:50 | 2 min | 523 km |
| 16 | NDL | NANDYAL | Day 1 | 20:20 | 20:25 | 5 min | 599 km |
| 17 | GID | GIDDALUR | Day 1 | 21:29 | 21:30 | 1 min | 652 km |
| 18 | CBM | CUMBUM | Day 1 | 22:04 | 22:05 | 1 min | 686 km |
| 19 | MRK | MARKAPUR ROAD | Day 1 | 22:29 | 22:30 | 1 min | 712 km |
| 20 | DKD | DONAKONDA | Day 1 | 22:54 | 22:55 | 1 min | 736 km |
| 21 | VKN | VINUKONDA | Day 1 | 23:33 | 23:34 | 1 min | 773 km |
| 22 | NRT | NARASARAOPET | Day 2 | 00:05 | 00:06 | 1 min | 813 km |
| 23 | GNT | GUNTUR JN | Day 2 | 01:10 | 01:15 | 5 min | 847 km |
| 24 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 2 | 02:30 | 02:40 | 10 min | 882 km |
| 25 | EE | ELURU | Day 2 | 03:23 | 03:25 | 2 min | 942 km |
| 26 | TDD | TADEPALLIGUDEM | Day 2 | 04:04 | 04:05 | 1 min | 990 km |
| 27 | RJY | RAJAMUNDRY | Day 2 | 04:58 | 05:00 | 2 min | 1,032 km |
| 28 | SLO | SAMALKOT JN | Day 2 | 05:39 | 05:40 | 1 min | 1,082 km |
| 29 | DVD | DUVVADA | Day 2 | 07:48 | 07:50 | 2 min | 1,215 km |
| 30 | VSKP | VISAKHAPATNAM | Day 2 | 08:25 | 08:45 | 20 min | 1,233 km |
| 31 | VZM | VIZIANAGRAM JN | Day 2 | 09:38 | 09:40 | 2 min | 1,294 km |
| 32 | CHE | SRIKAKULAM ROAD | Day 2 | 10:28 | 10:30 | 2 min | 1,363 km |
| 33 | PSA | PALASA | Day 2 | 11:30 | 11:32 | 2 min | 1,436 km |
| 34 | BAM | BRAHMAPUR | Day 2 | 13:02 | 13:04 | 2 min | 1,510 km |
| 35 | KUR | KHURDA ROAD JN | Day 2 | 14:40 | 15:00 | 20 min | 1,656 km |
| 36 | BBS | BHUBANESWAR | Day 2 | 15:20 | 15:25 | 5 min | 1,675 km |
| 37 | CTC | CUTTACK | Day 2 | 15:55 | 16:00 | 5 min | 1,702 km |
| 38 | JJKR | JAJPUR K ROAD | Day 2 | 17:24 | 17:26 | 2 min | 1,774 km |
| 39 | BHC | BHADRAKH | Day 2 | 18:16 | 18:18 | 2 min | 1,818 km |
| 40 | BLS | BALASORE | Day 2 | 19:14 | 19:16 | 2 min | 1,877 km |
| 41 | KGP | KHARAGPUR JN | Day 2 | 20:58 | 21:03 | 5 min | 1,998 km |
| 42 | SRC | SANTRAGACHI JN | Day 2 | 22:36 | 22:38 | 2 min | 2,107 km |
| 43 | SHM | SHALIMAR | Day 2 | 23:45 | Destination | 2,112 km |
Train 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express starts its journey from VASCO DA GAMA and terminates at SHALIMAR. The scheduled station sequence is: VASCO DA GAMA, MADGAON JN, SANVORDEM (KUDCHADE), KULEM, CASTLE ROCK, LONDA JN, DHARWAR, SSS HUBBALLI JN, GADAG JN, KOPPAL, HOSAPETE JN, TORANAGALLU, BALLARI JN, GUNTAKAL JN, DHONE JN, NANDYAL, GIDDALUR, CUMBUM, MARKAPUR ROAD, DONAKONDA, VINUKONDA, NARASARAOPET, GUNTUR JN, VIJAYAWADA JN, ELURU, TADEPALLIGUDEM, RAJAMUNDRY, SAMALKOT JN, DUVVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM, VIZIANAGRAM JN, SRIKAKULAM ROAD, PALASA, BRAHMAPUR, KHURDA ROAD JN, BHUBANESWAR, CUTTACK, JAJPUR K ROAD, BHADRAKH, BALASORE, KHARAGPUR JN, SANTRAGACHI JN, SHALIMAR.
Coach Position and Composition
18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01VP
- Position 02EOG
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04GEN
- Position 05GEN
- Position 06A1
- Position 07B1
- Position 08B2
- Position 09B3
- Position 10B4
- Position 11S1
- Position 12S2
- Position 13S3
- Position 14S4
- Position 15S5
- Position 16S6
- Position 17S7
- Position 18S8
- Position 19S9
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | VP |
| 02 | EOG |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | GEN |
| 05 | GEN |
| 06 | A1 |
| 07 | B1 |
| 08 | B2 |
| 09 | B3 |
| 10 | B4 |
| 11 | S1 |
| 12 | S2 |
| 13 | S3 |
| 14 | S4 |
| 15 | S5 |
| 16 | S6 |
| 17 | S7 |
| 18 | S8 |
| 19 | S9 |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati 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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| GNGeneral |
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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 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express departs from VASCO DA GAMA at 6:30 AM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express terminates at SHALIMAR (SHM).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express has the following coach composition: ENG-VP-EOG-GEN-GEN-GEN-A1-B1-B2-B3-B4-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express covers a total distance of 2,112 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express operates on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express has 41 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 18048 Vasco-da-Gama - Shalimar Amaravati Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.