06166 TEN TBM SPECIAL Coach Position
06166 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
TEN TBM SPECIAL (06166) runs from TIRUNELVELI to TAMBARAM in 11h 50m · classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 06166 TEN TBM SPECIAL Today
Find the coach position of 06166 TEN 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 TIRUNELVELI, TAMBARAM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 06166 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.
06166 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 06166 TEN TBM SPECIAL.
Total 21 coaches · 4 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 06166 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 06166 TEN TBM SPECIAL halts, along the TIRUNELVELI → TAMBARAM route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEN | PF 2 | |
| 8 | CVP | PF 2 | |
| 10 | SRT | — | |
| 12 | VPT | PF 3 | |
| 13 | APK | PF 1 | |
| 16 | MNM | PF 2 | |
| 18 | SVGA | PF 3 | |
| 22 | KKDI | PF 1 | |
| 27 | PDKT | PF 1 | |
| 31 | TPJ | PF 3 | |
| 34 | SRGM | PF 2 | |
| 44 | ALU | PF 3 | |
| 54 | VRI | PF 2 | |
| 60 | VM | PF 3 | |
| 69 | MLMR | — | |
| 74 | CGL | — | |
| 84 | TBM | — |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 06166 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 06166:
| 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 06166 TEN 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 | 06166 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | TEN TBM SPECIAL |
| From | TIRUNELVELI (TEN) |
| To | TAMBARAM (TBM) |
| Departure | 23:45 |
| Arrival | 11:35 |
| Duration | 11h 50m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Sun |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIRUNELVELI | TEN | — | 23:45 | — | — |
| 2 | KOVILPATTI | CVP | 01:03 | 01:05 | 2min | 66 km |
| 3 | SATUR | SRT | 01:22 | 01:24 | 2min | 87 km |
| 4 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 01:53 | 01:55 | 2min | 114 km |
| 5 | ARUPPUKKOTTAI | APK | 02:18 | 02:20 | 2min | 136 km |
| 6 | MANAMADURAI JN | MNM | 03:10 | 03:15 | 5min | 180 km |
| 7 | SIVAGANGA | SVGA | 03:33 | 03:35 | 2min | 201 km |
| 8 | KARAIKKUDI JN | KKDI | 04:10 | 04:15 | 5min | 241 km |
| 9 | PUDUKKOTTAI | PDKT | 04:48 | 04:50 | 2min | 278 km |
| 10 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 06:00 | 06:05 | 5min | 331 km |
| 11 | SRIRANGAM | SRGM | 06:24 | 06:26 | 2min | 343 km |
| 12 | ARIYALUR | ALU | 07:09 | 07:10 | 1min | 401 km |
| 13 | VRIDHACHALAM JN | VRI | 07:50 | 07:52 | 2min | 454 km |
| 14 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 09:05 | 09:10 | 5min | 508 km |
| 15 | MELMARUVATTUR | MLMR | 10:08 | 10:10 | 2min | 576 km |
| 16 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 10:38 | 10:40 | 2min | 611 km |
| 17 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 11:35 | 11:35 | — | 642 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 06166 TEN 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 06166 TEN TBM SPECIAL arrive on?
Platform numbers for 06166 at TIRUNELVELI, 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 06166 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 06166 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 06166?
TEN TBM SPECIAL offers 2A, 3A, 3E, SL classes.