16159 MS MAQ EXPRESS Coach Position
16159 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MS MAQ EXPRESS (16159) runs from CHENNAI EGMORE to MANGALORE CNTL in 20h 05m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16159 MS MAQ EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 16159 MS MAQ 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 CHENNAI EGMORE, MANGALORE CNTL and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16159 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.
16159 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 16159 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 16159:
| 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 16159 MS MAQ 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 | 16159 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MS MAQ EXPRESS |
| From | CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) |
| To | MANGALORE CNTL (MAQ) |
| Departure | 23:10 |
| Arrival | 19:15 |
| Duration | 20h 05m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL, EC |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHENNAI EGMORE | MS | — | 23:10 | — | — |
| 2 | MAMBALAM | MBM | 23:21 | 23:23 | 2min | 6 km |
| 3 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 23:38 | 23:40 | 2min | 25 km |
| 4 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 00:08 | 00:10 | 2min | 56 km |
| 5 | MELMARUVATTUR | MLMR | 00:34 | 00:35 | 1min | 91 km |
| 6 | TINDIVANAM | TMV | 00:58 | 01:00 | 2min | 122 km |
| 7 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 01:40 | 01:42 | 2min | 160 km |
| 8 | VRIDHACHALAM JN | VRI | 02:22 | 02:24 | 2min | 213 km |
| 9 | ARIYALUR | ALU | 02:55 | 02:56 | 1min | 267 km |
| 10 | SRIRANGAM | SRGM | 03:38 | 03:40 | 2min | 325 km |
| 11 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 04:40 | 04:50 | 10min | 336 km |
| 12 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI FORT | TP | 05:03 | 05:05 | 2min | 340 km |
| 13 | KULITALAI | KLT | 05:34 | 05:35 | 1min | 373 km |
| 14 | KARUR | KRR | 06:18 | 06:20 | 2min | 412 km |
| 15 | PUGALUR | PGR | 06:39 | 06:40 | 1min | 427 km |
| 16 | KODUMUDI | KMD | 06:59 | 07:00 | 1min | 439 km |
| 17 | ERODE JN | ED | 07:35 | 07:45 | 10min | 478 km |
| 18 | UTTUKULI | UKL | 08:24 | 08:25 | 1min | 514 km |
| 19 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 08:38 | 08:40 | 2min | 528 km |
| 20 | PILAMEDU | PLMD | 09:24 | 09:25 | 1min | 569 km |
| 21 | COIMBATORE NORTH | CBF | 09:34 | 09:35 | 1min | 575 km |
| 22 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 09:45 | 09:50 | 5min | 578 km |
| 23 | PODANUR JN | PTJ | 10:09 | 10:10 | 1min | 584 km |
| 24 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 11:17 | 11:20 | 3min | 633 km |
| 25 | OTTAPPALAM | OTP | 11:45 | 11:47 | 2min | 664 km |
| 26 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 12:15 | 12:20 | 5min | 677 km |
| 27 | PATTAMBI | PTB | 12:34 | 12:35 | 1min | 688 km |
| 28 | KUTTIPPURAM | KTU | 12:54 | 12:55 | 1min | 707 km |
| 29 | TIRUR | TIR | 13:08 | 13:09 | 1min | 722 km |
| 30 | TANUR | TA | 13:18 | 13:19 | 1min | 730 km |
| 31 | PARPANANGADI | PGI | 13:27 | 13:28 | 1min | 738 km |
| 32 | KADALUNDI | KN | 13:37 | 13:38 | 1min | 748 km |
| 33 | FEROK | FK | 13:44 | 13:45 | 1min | 753 km |
| 34 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 14:10 | 14:15 | 5min | 763 km |
| 35 | QUILANDI | QLD | 14:39 | 14:40 | 1min | 787 km |
| 36 | VADAKARA | BDJ | 14:56 | 14:57 | 1min | 809 km |
| 37 | MAHE | MAHE | 15:07 | 15:08 | 1min | 822 km |
| 38 | THALASSERY | TLY | 15:19 | 15:20 | 1min | 831 km |
| 39 | KANNUR | CAN | 15:47 | 15:50 | 3min | 852 km |
| 40 | KANNAPURAM | KPQ | 16:04 | 16:05 | 1min | 866 km |
| 41 | PAYANGADI | PAZ | 16:12 | 16:13 | 1min | 874 km |
| 42 | PAYYANUR | PAY | 16:24 | 16:25 | 1min | 885 km |
| 43 | CHARVATTUR | CHV | 16:38 | 16:39 | 1min | 900 km |
| 44 | NILESHWAR | NLE | 16:49 | 16:50 | 1min | 905 km |
| 45 | KANHANGAD | KZE | 17:02 | 17:03 | 1min | 915 km |
| 46 | KOTIKULAM | KQK | 17:13 | 17:14 | 1min | 928 km |
| 47 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 17:24 | 17:25 | 1min | 938 km |
| 48 | KUMBLA | KMQ | 17:35 | 17:36 | 1min | 950 km |
| 49 | MANJESHWAR | MJS | 17:49 | 17:50 | 1min | 966 km |
| 50 | MANGALORE CNTL | MAQ | 19:15 | 19:15 | — | 983 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16159 MS MAQ 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 16159 MS MAQ EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16159 at CHENNAI EGMORE, MANGALORE CNTL 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 16159 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16159 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16159?
MS MAQ EXPRESS offers 2A, 3A, SL, EC classes.