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06179 • CHENNAI EGMORE to PODANUR JN

06179 MS PTJ SPECIAL Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 06179 MS PTJ SPECIAL online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

MS CHENNAI EGMORE 23:55
9h 35m
PTJ PODANUR JN 09:30
19 Coaches
Runs: Wed
06179 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLR 1
Seating Cum Luggage
GN 2
Unreserved General Class
GN 3
Unreserved General Class
GN 4
Unreserved General Class
GN 5
Unreserved General Class
GN 6
Unreserved General Class
GN 7
Unreserved General Class
GN 8
Unreserved General Class
GN 9
Unreserved General Class
GN 10
Unreserved General Class
GN 11
Unreserved General Class
GN 12
Unreserved General Class
GN 13
Unreserved General Class
GN 14
Unreserved General Class
GN 15
Unreserved General Class
GN 16
Unreserved General Class
GN 17
Unreserved General Class
SLR 18
Seating Cum Luggage
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

06179 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) -- 23:55 -- 0 km 1
PERAMBUR (PER) 00:28 00:30 2h 0m 12 km 2
ARAKKONAM JN (AJJ) 01:23 01:25 2h 0m 75 km 2
KATPADI JN (KPD) 02:23 02:25 2h 0m 136 km 2
JOLARPETTAI JN (JTJ) 03:55 04:00 5h 0m 219 km 2
SALEM JN (SA) 05:27 05:30 3h 0m 339 km 2
ERODE JN (ED) 06:30 06:35 5h 0m 402 km 2
TIRUPPUR (TUP) 07:30 07:32 2h 0m 452 km 2
PODANUR JN (PTJ) 09:30 -- -- 496 km 2

What Is a Train Coach Position and Why Does It Matter?

A train coach position refers to the specific sequence of carriages (coaches) relative to the engine. For 06179 MS PTJ SPECIAL, knowing the coach position is crucial because Indian railway platforms are often long. By knowing if your coach (like B1, A1, or S1) is near the engine or at the rear, you can save yourself from a last-minute sprint across the platform when the train arrives.

Simple Steps to Check the Coach Position of 06179 Online?

Checking the coach layout for MS PTJ SPECIAL is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 06179 in the search bar.
  • Step 2: View the visual sequence map which shows the 23 coaches in order.
  • Step 3: Note the "Distance from Engine" to identify if you need to stand at the start, middle, or end of the platform.

Things to Consider While Checking Train Coach Position

While the coach sequence for 06179 is generally stable, always keep these three things in mind:

  • Engine Direction: Ensure you check if the engine is at the front (standard for this route).
  • Rake Sharing: Some trains share coaches with others, which might slightly alter the sequence.
  • Platform Indicators: Match the coach code (e.g., H1) with the digital overhead displays on the platform for 100% accuracy.

Common Questions

How many stops does MS PTJ SPECIAL 06179 have?
06179 MS PTJ SPECIAL makes 9 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) and ends at PODANUR JN (PTJ).
Is 06179 a daily train?
It runs on: Wed.