06118 QLN MAS SPECIAL Coach Position
06118 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
QLN MAS SPECIAL (06118) runs from KOLLAM JN to MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL in 16h 50m · classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 06118 QLN MAS SPECIAL Today
Find the coach position of 06118 QLN MAS 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 KOLLAM JN, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 06118 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.
06118 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 06118 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 06118:
| 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 06118 QLN MAS 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 | 06118 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | QLN MAS SPECIAL |
| From | KOLLAM JN (QLN) |
| To | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| Departure | 18:45 |
| Arrival | 11:35 |
| Duration | 16h 50m |
| Classes | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Fri, Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | — | 18:45 | — | — |
| 2 | KAYANKULAM JN | KYJ | 19:15 | 19:17 | 2min | 41 km |
| 3 | MAVELIKARA | MVLK | 19:23 | 19:24 | 1min | 49 km |
| 4 | CHENGANNUR | CNGR | 19:32 | 19:34 | 2min | 62 km |
| 5 | TIRUVALLA | TRVL | 19:44 | 19:45 | 1min | 71 km |
| 6 | CHANGANASERI | CGY | 19:55 | 19:56 | 1min | 79 km |
| 7 | KOTTAYAM | KTYM | 20:12 | 20:15 | 3min | 96 km |
| 8 | ERNAKULAM TOWN | ERN | 21:40 | 21:45 | 5min | 158 km |
| 9 | ALUVA | AWY | 22:05 | 22:07 | 2min | 175 km |
| 10 | THRISSUR | TCR | 22:47 | 22:50 | 3min | 230 km |
| 11 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 00:55 | 01:00 | 5min | 307 km |
| 12 | PODANUR JN | PTJ | 02:18 | 02:20 | 2min | 356 km |
| 13 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 03:00 | 03:02 | 2min | 399 km |
| 14 | ERODE JN | ED | 03:55 | 04:05 | 10min | 449 km |
| 15 | SALEM JN | SA | 04:57 | 05:00 | 3min | 512 km |
| 16 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 07:10 | 07:15 | 5min | 632 km |
| 17 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 08:25 | 08:27 | 2min | 716 km |
| 18 | ARAKKONAM | AJJ | 09:18 | 09:20 | 2min | 776 km |
| 19 | TIRUVALLUR | TRL | 09:43 | 09:45 | 2min | 803 km |
| 20 | PERAMBUR | PER | 10:20 | 10:22 | 2min | 839 km |
| 21 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | 11:35 | 11:35 | — | 845 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 06118 QLN MAS 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 06118 QLN MAS SPECIAL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 06118 at KOLLAM JN, MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL 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 06118 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 06118 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 06118?
QLN MAS SPECIAL offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL classes.