16551 MAS AP EXPRESS Coach Position
16551 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
MAS AP EXPRESS (16551) runs from MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL to ASHOKAPURAM in 09h 50m · classes: SL, EC.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16551 MAS AP EXPRESS Today
Find the coach position of 16551 MAS AP 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 MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL, ASHOKAPURAM and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16551 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.
16551 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
Latest rake composition for 16551 MAS AP EXPRESS.
Total 20 coaches · 8 general (GEN). ⏱ See vacant berths per coach → (live, ~4 hrs before departure).
Platform Number for 16551 at Each Station
Platform (PF) at which 16551 MAS AP EXPRESS halts, along the MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL → ASHOKAPURAM route.
| # | Station | Platform | Divyangjan Coach Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAS | PF 10 | |
| 22 | TRL | PF 2 | |
| 30 | AJJ | PF 1 | |
| 35 | SHU | PF 1 | |
| 37 | WJR | PF 1 | |
| 38 | MCN | PF 1 | |
| 41 | KPD | PF 1 | |
| 45 | GYM | PF 3 | |
| 50 | AB | PF 3 | |
| 52 | VN | PF 3 | |
| 54 | JTJ | PF 1 | |
| 58 | KPN | PF 2 | |
| 63 | BWT | PF 3 | |
| 67 | MLO | PF 2 | |
| 69 | WFD | PF 1 | |
| 72 | KJM | PF 4 | |
| 75 | BNCE | — | |
| 76 | BNC | PF 1 | |
| 77 | SBC | PF 5 | |
| 81 | KGI | PF 3 | |
| 85 | RMGM | PF 3 | |
| 86 | CPT | PF 2 | |
| 89 | MAD | PF 1 | |
| 91 | MYA | PF 2 | |
| 95 | PANP | PF 2 | |
| 98 | MYS | PF 4 | |
| 100 | AP | PF 2 |
Platforms can change at the last minute — verify on the station announcement board.
How to Read 16551 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 16551:
| 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 16551 MAS AP 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 | 16551 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | MAS AP EXPRESS |
| From | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS) |
| To | ASHOKAPURAM (AP) |
| Departure | 13:35 |
| Arrival | 23:25 |
| Duration | 09h 50m |
| Classes | SL, EC |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL | MAS | — | 13:35 | — | — |
| 2 | TIRUVALLUR | TRL | 14:08 | 14:10 | 2min | 42 km |
| 3 | ARAKKONAM | AJJ | 14:33 | 14:35 | 2min | 69 km |
| 4 | SHOLINGHUR | SHU | 14:53 | 14:55 | 2min | 90 km |
| 5 | WALAJAH ROAD JN | WJR | 15:08 | 15:10 | 2min | 105 km |
| 6 | MUKUNDARAYAPURM | MCN | 15:23 | 15:25 | 2min | 113 km |
| 7 | KATPADI JN | KPD | 15:43 | 15:45 | 2min | 130 km |
| 8 | GUDIYATTAM | GYM | 16:04 | 16:05 | 1min | 155 km |
| 9 | AMBUR | AB | 16:23 | 16:25 | 2min | 182 km |
| 10 | VANIYAMBADI | VN | 16:38 | 16:40 | 2min | 198 km |
| 11 | JOLARPETTAI | JTJ | 17:13 | 17:15 | 2min | 214 km |
| 12 | KUPPAM | KPN | 17:52 | 17:53 | 1min | 257 km |
| 13 | BANGARAPET | BWT | 18:19 | 18:20 | 1min | 292 km |
| 14 | MALUR | MLO | 18:40 | 18:41 | 1min | 319 km |
| 15 | WHITEFIELD | WFD | 18:54 | 18:55 | 1min | 338 km |
| 16 | KRISHNARAJAPURAM | KJM | 19:05 | 19:06 | 1min | 348 km |
| 17 | BANGALORE EAST (BENGALURU) | BNCE | 19:16 | 19:17 | 1min | 355 km |
| 18 | BANGALORE CANT (BENGALURU) | BNC | 19:24 | 19:25 | 1min | 358 km |
| 19 | KSR BENGALURU | SBC | 19:55 | 20:00 | 5min | 362 km |
| 20 | KENGERI | KGI | 20:19 | 20:20 | 1min | 374 km |
| 21 | RAMANAGARAM | RMGM | 20:45 | 20:46 | 1min | 406 km |
| 22 | CHANNAPATNA | CPT | 20:56 | 20:57 | 1min | 417 km |
| 23 | MADDUR | MAD | 21:10 | 21:11 | 1min | 436 km |
| 24 | MANDYA | MYA | 21:28 | 21:29 | 1min | 455 km |
| 25 | PANDAVAPURA | PANP | 21:44 | 21:45 | 1min | 480 km |
| 26 | MYSORE JN | MYS | 22:50 | 23:00 | 10min | 500 km |
| 27 | ASHOKAPURAM | AP | 23:25 | 23:25 | — | 505 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16551 MAS AP 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 16551 MAS AP EXPRESS arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16551 at MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL, ASHOKAPURAM 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 16551 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16551 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16551?
MAS AP EXPRESS offers SL, EC classes.