06018 TN TBM SPECIAL Coach Position
06018 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
TN TBM SPECIAL (06018) runs from TUTICORIN to TAMBARAM in 13h 00m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 06018 TN TBM SPECIAL Today
Find the coach position of 06018 TN TBM SPECIAL — the order in which coaches like S1, S2, B1, B2, A1, M1, GEN, SLR are arranged in the rake from the engine — along with the platform number at TUTICORIN, TAMBARAM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 06018 is published on the live chart approximately 4 hours before departure.
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Coach order is fixed by the rake; coach positions and platform numbers become accurate ~4 hrs before departure when Indian Railways prepares the chart.
06018 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 06018 Coach Position
On the live chart, coaches are listed in order from engine → brake van. The first coach after the loco is usually SLR/EOG, followed by general (GEN), sleeper (S1–S11), 3AC (B1–B3), 2AC (A1–A2), 1AC (H1), pantry car (PC), and another SLR at the rear. Coach codes you'll see for 06018:
| Code | Class | Typical Position |
|---|---|---|
| H1, HA1 | 1AC — First AC | Near engine (premium, fewest coaches) |
| A1, A2, A3 | 2AC — Second AC Two-Tier | Front-middle of rake |
| B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 3AC — Third AC Three-Tier | Middle of rake |
| M1, M2 | 3E — 3AC Economy | Middle of rake (newer coaches) |
| S1, S2 … S11 | SL — Sleeper Class | Middle to rear of rake |
| C1, C2 … C8 | CC — AC Chair Car (Shatabdi/Vande Bharat/Tejas) | Most coaches in the rake |
| D1, D2 … D14 | 2S — Second Seating (Jan Shatabdi/Intercity) | Most coaches in the rake |
| E1, E2 | EC — Executive Chair Car | Centre of rake (premium chair) |
| GEN, GS, UR | 2S General — Unreserved | Either end (next to SLR) |
| SLR, EOG | Brake Van / Power Car (luggage + disabled berth) | Both ends of the rake |
| PC, RA | Pantry Car / Catering | Centre (where AC + sleeper meet) |
Tip: For 06018 TN TBM SPECIAL, check the live chart 4 hours before departure to see which platform side the engine will be — this tells you whether to walk towards the front or rear of the platform to reach your coach quickly.
Train Details
| Train Number | 06018 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | TN TBM SPECIAL |
| From | TUTICORIN (TN) |
| To | TAMBARAM (TBM) |
| Departure | 23:30 |
| Arrival | 12:30 |
| Duration | 13h 00m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | SUPERFAST |
| Running Days | Mon |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TUTICORIN | TN | — | 23:30 | — | — |
| 2 | TUTI MELUR | TME | 23:35 | 23:36 | 1min | 2 km |
| 3 | KOVILPATTI | CVP | 00:32 | 00:34 | 2min | 68 km |
| 4 | SATUR | SRT | 00:52 | 00:54 | 2min | 89 km |
| 5 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 01:13 | 01:15 | 2min | 116 km |
| 6 | MADURAI JN | MDU | 02:00 | 02:05 | 5min | 159 km |
| 7 | KODAIKANAL ROAD | KQN | 02:40 | 02:42 | 2min | 200 km |
| 8 | DINDIGUL JN | DG | 03:15 | 03:20 | 5min | 225 km |
| 9 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 05:20 | 05:30 | 10min | 320 km |
| 10 | THANJAVUR | TJ | 06:26 | 06:28 | 2min | 369 km |
| 11 | PAPANASAM | PML | 06:47 | 06:48 | 1min | 394 km |
| 12 | KUMBAKONAM | KMU | 06:58 | 07:00 | 2min | 409 km |
| 13 | MAYILADUTURAI JN | MV | 07:33 | 07:35 | 2min | 440 km |
| 14 | SIRKAZHI | SY | 07:55 | 07:56 | 1min | 460 km |
| 15 | CHIDAMBARAM | CDM | 08:10 | 08:12 | 2min | 477 km |
| 16 | TIRUPADRIPULYUR | TDPR | 08:44 | 08:46 | 2min | 519 km |
| 17 | PANRUTI | PRT | 09:03 | 09:04 | 1min | 542 km |
| 18 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 10:00 | 10:05 | 5min | 562 km |
| 19 | MELMARUVATTUR | MLMR | 10:55 | 10:57 | 2min | 629 km |
| 20 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 11:30 | 11:32 | 2min | 665 km |
| 21 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 12:30 | 12:30 | — | 695 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 06018 TN TBM SPECIAL?
Coach position (S1, B2, A1, M1…) is fixed by the rake composition and shown on the live chart from about 4 hours before departure. The chart view shows engine direction, coach order and platform position.
Which platform does 06018 TN TBM SPECIAL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 06018 at TUTICORIN, TAMBARAM and intermediate stops are published along with the rake composition. The platform list above shows the latest platform number for every halt on this train's route. Platforms can change at short notice — always confirm on the station display board.
Does 06018 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 06018 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 06018?
TN TBM SPECIAL offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.