16160 MAQ CHENNAI EXP Coach Position
16160 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MAQ CHENNAI EXP (16160) runs from MANGALORE CNTL to CHENNAI EGMORE in 20h 50m · classes: 2A, 3A, SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16160 MAQ CHENNAI EXP Today
Find the coach position of 16160 MAQ CHENNAI EXP — 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 MANGALORE CNTL, CHENNAI EGMORE and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16160 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.
16160 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 16160 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 16160:
| 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 16160 MAQ CHENNAI EXP, 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 | 16160 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MAQ CHENNAI EXP |
| From | MANGALORE CNTL (MAQ) |
| To | CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) |
| Departure | 06:45 |
| Arrival | 03:35 |
| Duration | 20h 50m |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL, EC |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANGALORE CNTL | MAQ | — | 06:45 | — | — |
| 2 | MANJESHWAR | MJS | 07:04 | 07:05 | 1min | 17 km |
| 3 | KUMBLA | KMQ | 07:19 | 07:20 | 1min | 34 km |
| 4 | KASARAGOD | KGQ | 07:29 | 07:30 | 1min | 46 km |
| 5 | KOTIKULAM | KQK | 07:37 | 07:39 | 2min | 56 km |
| 6 | KANHANGAD | KZE | 07:53 | 07:54 | 1min | 69 km |
| 7 | NILESHWAR | NLE | 08:02 | 08:03 | 1min | 79 km |
| 8 | CHARVATTUR | CHV | 08:09 | 08:10 | 1min | 84 km |
| 9 | PAYYANUR | PAY | 08:23 | 08:25 | 2min | 98 km |
| 10 | PAYANGADI | PAZ | 08:34 | 08:35 | 1min | 110 km |
| 11 | KANNAPURAM | KPQ | 08:44 | 08:45 | 1min | 118 km |
| 12 | KANNUR | CAN | 09:02 | 09:05 | 3min | 132 km |
| 13 | THALASSERY | TLY | 09:23 | 09:25 | 2min | 153 km |
| 14 | MAHE | MAHE | 09:34 | 09:35 | 1min | 162 km |
| 15 | VADAKARA | BDJ | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2min | 175 km |
| 16 | QUILANDI | QLD | 10:09 | 10:10 | 1min | 197 km |
| 17 | KOZHIKODE | CLT | 10:30 | 10:35 | 5min | 221 km |
| 18 | FEROK | FK | 10:54 | 10:55 | 1min | 231 km |
| 19 | KADALUNDI | KN | 11:04 | 11:05 | 1min | 236 km |
| 20 | PARPANANGADI | PGI | 11:19 | 11:20 | 1min | 246 km |
| 21 | TANUR | TA | 11:29 | 11:30 | 1min | 254 km |
| 22 | TIRUR | TIR | 11:38 | 11:40 | 2min | 262 km |
| 23 | KUTTIPPURAM | KTU | 11:59 | 12:00 | 1min | 277 km |
| 24 | PATTAMBI | PTB | 12:19 | 12:20 | 1min | 296 km |
| 25 | SHORANUR JN | SRR | 12:45 | 12:50 | 5min | 307 km |
| 26 | OTTAPPALAM | OTP | 13:08 | 13:10 | 2min | 320 km |
| 27 | PALAKKAD JN | PGT | 13:37 | 13:40 | 3min | 351 km |
| 28 | PODANUR JN | PTJ | 15:44 | 15:45 | 1min | 400 km |
| 29 | COIMBATORE JN | CBE | 15:57 | 16:00 | 3min | 406 km |
| 30 | COIMBATORE NORTH | CBF | 16:09 | 16:10 | 1min | 408 km |
| 31 | PILAMEDU | PLMD | 16:19 | 16:20 | 1min | 415 km |
| 32 | TIRUPPUR | TUP | 16:48 | 16:50 | 2min | 456 km |
| 33 | UTTUKULI | UKL | 17:09 | 17:10 | 1min | 470 km |
| 34 | ERODE JN | ED | 17:55 | 18:05 | 10min | 506 km |
| 35 | KODUMUDI | KMD | 18:34 | 18:35 | 1min | 545 km |
| 36 | PUGALUR | PGR | 18:49 | 18:50 | 1min | 557 km |
| 37 | KARUR | KRR | 19:38 | 19:40 | 2min | 572 km |
| 38 | MAHADANAPURAM | MMH | 20:04 | 20:05 | 1min | 597 km |
| 39 | KULITALAI | KLT | 20:24 | 20:25 | 1min | 610 km |
| 40 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI FORT | TP | 21:34 | 21:36 | 2min | 644 km |
| 41 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 21:55 | 22:05 | 10min | 647 km |
| 42 | SRIRANGAM | SRGM | 22:23 | 22:25 | 2min | 657 km |
| 43 | ARIYALUR | ALU | 23:04 | 23:05 | 1min | 716 km |
| 44 | VRIDHACHALAM JN | VRI | 23:38 | 23:40 | 2min | 769 km |
| 45 | VILLUPURAM JN | VM | 00:40 | 00:45 | 5min | 823 km |
| 46 | TINDIVANAM | TMV | 01:15 | 01:17 | 2min | 861 km |
| 47 | MELMARUVATTUR | MLMR | 01:38 | 01:40 | 2min | 891 km |
| 48 | CHENGALPATTU | CGL | 02:08 | 02:10 | 2min | 927 km |
| 49 | TAMBARAM | TBM | 02:38 | 02:40 | 2min | 958 km |
| 50 | MAMBALAM | MBM | 02:58 | 03:00 | 2min | 974 km |
| 51 | CHENNAI EGMORE | MS | 03:35 | 03:35 | — | 980 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16160 MAQ CHENNAI EXP?
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 16160 MAQ CHENNAI EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16160 at MANGALORE CNTL, CHENNAI EGMORE 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 16160 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16160 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16160?
MAQ CHENNAI EXP offers 2A, 3A, SL, EC classes.