Coach Position Features How it Works FAQ Download App
16179 • CHENNAI EGMORE to MANNARGUDI

16179 MS MQ EXPRESS Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 16179 MS MQ EXPRESS online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

MS CHENNAI EGMORE 22:55
7h 25m
MQ MANNARGUDI 06:20
19 Coaches
Runs: Daily
16179 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
SLRD 1
SLRD
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
S9 4
Sleeper Class
S8 5
Sleeper Class
S7 6
Sleeper Class
S6 7
Sleeper Class
S5 8
Sleeper Class
S4 9
Sleeper Class
S3 10
Sleeper Class
S2 11
Sleeper Class
S1 12
Sleeper Class
B1 13
AC 3 Tier
A1 14
AC 2 Tier
H1 15
AC First Class
GEN 16
Unreserved General Class
GEN 17
Unreserved General Class
SLRD 18
SLRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

16179 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) -- 22:55 -- 0 km 1
TAMBARAM (TBM) 23:20 23:22 2h 0m 25 km 1
CHENGALPATTU JN (CGL) 23:48 23:50 2h 0m 56 km 1
VILLUPURAM JN (VM) 01:25 01:30 5h 0m 159 km 2
TIRUPADRIPULYUR (TDPR) 02:20 02:22 2h 0m 201 km 2
CHIDAMBARAM (CDM) 03:33 03:35 2h 0m 244 km 2
MAYILADUTURAI J (MV) 04:13 04:15 2h 0m 281 km 2
THIRUVARUR JN (TVR) 04:50 04:55 5h 0m 319 km 2
KORADACHERI (KDE) 05:11 05:12 1h 0m 335 km 2
NIDAMANGALAM (NMJ) 05:22 05:24 2h 0m 344 km 2
MANNARGUDI (MQ) 06:20 -- -- 357 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 16179 MS MQ EXPRESS, 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 16179 Online?

Checking the coach layout for MS MQ EXPRESS is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 16179 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 16179 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 MQ EXPRESS 16179 have?
16179 MS MQ EXPRESS makes 11 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) and ends at MANNARGUDI (MQ).
Is 16179 a daily train?
It runs on: Daily.