16101 MS QLN EXPRESS Coach Position
MS QLN EXPRESS (16101) runs from TAMBARAM to KOLLAM JN in 13h 45m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16101 MS QLN EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 16101 MS QLN EXPRESS — 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 TAMBARAM, KOLLAM JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16101 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.
How to Read 16101 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 16101:
| 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 16101 MS QLN EXPRESS, 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 | 16101 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MS QLN EXPRESS |
| From | TAMBARAM (TBM) |
| To | KOLLAM JN (QLN) |
| Departure | 17:15 |
| Arrival | 07:00 |
| Duration | 13h 45m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAMBARAM | TBM | — | 17:15 | 2min | — |
| 2 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 17:43 | 17:45 | 2min | 31 km |
| 3 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 19:10 | 19:15 | 5min | 134 km |
| 4 | ULUNDURPET | ULU | 19:42 | 19:43 | 1min | 169 km |
| 5 | VRIDHACHALAM JN | VRI | 19:56 | 19:58 | 2min | 188 km |
| 6 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 21:40 | 21:45 | 5min | 311 km |
| 7 | DINDIGUL JN | DG | 22:47 | 22:50 | 3min | 406 km |
| 8 | MADURAI JN | MDU | 00:10 | 00:15 | 5min | 472 km |
| 9 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 00:48 | 00:50 | 2min | 515 km |
| 10 | SIVAKASI | SVKS | 01:13 | 01:15 | 2min | 539 km |
| 11 | SRIVILLIPUTTUR | SVPR | 01:28 | 01:30 | 2min | 556 km |
| 12 | RAJAPALAYAM | RJPM | 01:43 | 01:45 | 2min | 567 km |
| 13 | SANKARANKOVIL | SNKL | 02:08 | 02:10 | 2min | 600 km |
| 14 | KADAYANALLUR | KDNL | 02:28 | 02:30 | 2min | 621 km |
| 15 | TENKASI JN | TSI | 02:48 | 02:50 | 2min | 637 km |
| 16 | SENGOTTAI | SCT | 03:25 | 03:30 | 5min | 645 km |
| 17 | ARYANKAVU | AYV | 03:54 | 03:55 | 1min | 660 km |
| 18 | TENMALAI | TML | 04:23 | 04:25 | 2min | 673 km |
| 19 | PUNALUR | PUU | 05:25 | 05:30 | 5min | 694 km |
| 20 | AUVANESWSAREM | AVS | 05:39 | 05:40 | 1min | 702 km |
| 21 | KOTTARAKARA | KKZ | 05:49 | 05:50 | 1min | 714 km |
| 22 | KUNDARA | KUV | 05:59 | 06:00 | 1min | 725 km |
| 23 | KOLLAM JN | QLN | 07:00 | 07:00 | — | 738 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16101 MS QLN EXPRESS?
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 16101 MS QLN EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16101 at TAMBARAM, KOLLAM JN 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 16101 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16101 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16101?
MS QLN EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, SL classes.