18640 train RNC ARA EXP
18640 starts from RNC (Ranchi) at 20:45 and reaches ARA (ARA) at 08:10 covering a distance of 514 kms and 12 stations. 18640 is scheduled to run on Mon, Thu, Sat at 20:45 from RNC Ranchi station to reach ARA ARA at 08:10.
Train 18640 RNC ARA EXP
- Train Number: 18640 Name: RNC ARA EXP (रान्चि आरा एक्सप्रेस्)
- Chart preparation time: same day at 10:48
- Type: MEX (MAIL EXPRESS) covering 514 kms in 11 hours 25 mins
- Frequency: Runs 3 days Mon Thu Sat
- Route: Ranchi (RNC) to ARA (ARA).
- Major Stops: MURI (Muri JN), BKSC (Bokaro Steel City), GMO (NSC Bose J Gomo), GAYA (Gaya JN), SSM (Sasaram)
- Coaches: 6 Sleeper Class, 1 Third AC, 1 Second AC
- Engine reversal stations (coaches direction): SSM (Sasaram)
18640 chart preparation time
18640 chart preparation time today is 10:48 (10:48 AM) for the train starting from Ranchi at 20:45.
Based on Indian Railways regulations, the First Reservation Chart for morning trains is typically prepared by 08:00 PM the previous evening. For all other departures, the first chart is finalized at least 8-10 hours before the scheduled start time.
The Second and Final Reservation Chart is prepared 30 minutes before the train departs from the charting station. Any last-minute changes or current bookings are reflected only in this final chart.
Train 18640 coach position seat map live
18640 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- LR
- GEN
- S1
- S2
- S3
- S4
- S5
- S6
- B1
- A1
- LPR
Train RNC ARA EXP 18640 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | LR | Brake Van (LHB) |
| 3 | GEN | General |
| 4 | GEN | General |
| 5 | GEN | General |
| 6 | GEN | General |
| 7 | GEN | General |
| 8 | S1 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 9 | S2 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 10 | S3 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 11 | S4 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 12 | S5 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 13 | S6 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 14 | B1 | 3A Third AC |
| 15 | A1 | 2A Second AC |
| 16 | LPR | Luggage & Parcel |
18640 coach composition and seat mapping is of 6 SL, 1 3A, 1 2A class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
18640 seat map images:



18640 coach position at station: Coach position changes at SSM
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| RNC (Ranchi) | ENG LR GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 B1 A1 LPR |
| MURI (Muri JN) | ENG LR GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 B1 A1 LPR |
| BKSC (Bokaro Steel City) | ENG LR GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 B1 A1 LPR |
| GMO (NSC Bose J Gomo) | ENG LR GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 B1 A1 LPR |
| KQR (Koderma) | ENG LR GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 B1 A1 LPR |
| GAYA (Gaya JN) | ENG LR GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 B1 A1 LPR |
| AUBR (Anugraha N Road) | ENG LR GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 B1 A1 LPR |
| DOS (Dehri ON Sone) | ENG LR GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 B1 A1 LPR |
| SSM (Sasaram) | ENG LPR A1 B1 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN LR |
| XBKJ (Bikramganj) | ENG LPR A1 B1 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN LR |
| PIRO (Piro) | ENG LPR A1 B1 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN LR |
| ARA (ARA) | ENG LPR A1 B1 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 GEN GEN GEN GEN GEN LR |
rnc ara exp 18640 train live route map

18640 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNC | 1 | 20:45 | 20:45 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Ranchi |
| MURI | 1 | 21:45 | 21:50 | 5 | 60 | 1 | Muri JN |
| BKSC | 1 | 23:10 | 23:15 | 5 | 113 | 1 | Bokaro Steel City |
| GMO | 2 | 00:20 | 00:25 | 5 | 145 | 4 | NSC Bose J Gomo |
| KQR | 2 | 01:24 | 01:27 | 3 | 238 | 4 | Koderma |
| GAYA | 2 | 03:00 | 03:05 | 5 | 315 | 1 | Gaya JN |
| AUBR | 2 | 03:54 | 03:56 | 2 | 383 | 2 | Anugraha N Road |
| DOS | 2 | 04:16 | 04:18 | 2 | 400 | 3 | Dehri ON Sone |
| SSM | 2 | 04:40 | 05:00 | 20 | 418 | 6 | Sasaram |
| XBKJ | 2 | 05:28 | 05:30 | 2 | 458 | 2 | Bikramganj |
| PIRO | 2 | 05:40 | 05:42 | 2 | 476 | 1 | Piro |
| ARA | 2 | 08:10 | 08:10 | 0 | 515 | 3 | ARA |
rnc ara exp 18640 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNC | 2 | 20:45 | 20:45 | 0 |
| MURI | 1 | 21:45 | 21:50 | 5 |
| BKSC | 1 | 23:10 | 23:15 | 5 |
| GMO | 4 | 00:20 | 00:25 | 5 |
| KQR | 4 | 01:24 | 01:27 | 3 |
| GAYA | 1 | 03:00 | 03:05 | 5 |
| AUBR | 2 | 03:54 | 03:56 | 2 |
| DOS | 3 | 04:16 | 04:18 | 2 |
| SSM | 6 | 04:40 | 05:00 | 20 |
| XBKJ | 2 | 05:28 | 05:30 | 2 |
| PIRO | 1 | 05:40 | 05:42 | 2 |
| ARA | 3 | 08:10 | 08:10 | 0 |