16848 SCT-MV EXP Coach Position
16848 mein coach position dekhein — mera coach platform par kahaan rukega? Engine se rear tak full rake layout.
SCT-MV EXP (16848) runs from SENGOTTAI to MAYILADUTURAI JN in 08h 40m.
Coach Position & Platform Number of 16848 SCT-MV EXP Today
Find the coach position of 16848 SCT-MV 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 SENGOTTAI, MAYILADUTURAI JN and every halt en route. Coach layout and platform information for 16848 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.
16848 Coach Layout · Engine to Brake Van
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How to Read 16848 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 16848:
| 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 16848 SCT-MV 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 | 16848 |
|---|---|
| Train Name | SCT-MV EXP |
| From | SENGOTTAI (SCT) |
| To | MAYILADUTURAI JN (MV) |
| Departure | 07:00 |
| Arrival | 15:40 |
| Duration | 08h 40m |
| Classes | — |
| Type | MAIL_EXPRESS |
| Running Days | Daily |
Route & Stops
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SENGOTTAI | SCT | — | 07:05 | — | — |
| 2 | TENKASI JN | TSI | 07:17 | 07:19 | 2min | 8 km |
| 3 | KADAYANALLUR | KDNL | 07:33 | 07:34 | 1min | 24 km |
| 4 | PAMBA KOVIL SHANDY | PBKS | 07:45 | 07:46 | 1min | 33 km |
| 5 | SANKARANKOVIL | SNKL | 07:56 | 07:57 | 1min | 45 km |
| 6 | RAJAPALAYAM | RJPM | 08:20 | 08:22 | 2min | 78 km |
| 7 | SRIVILLIPUTTUR | SVPR | 08:34 | 08:35 | 1min | 89 km |
| 8 | SIVAKASI | SVKS | 08:43 | 08:45 | 2min | 106 km |
| 9 | TIRUTTANGAL | TTL | 08:50 | 08:51 | 1min | 109 km |
| 10 | VIRUDUNAGAR JN | VPT | 09:13 | 09:15 | 2min | 130 km |
| 11 | KALLIGUDI | KGD | 09:25 | 09:26 | 1min | 142 km |
| 12 | TIRUMANGALAM | TMQ | 09:36 | 09:37 | 1min | 156 km |
| 13 | TIRUPPARANKUNDRAM | TDN | 09:49 | 09:50 | 1min | 167 km |
| 14 | MADURAI JN | MDU | 10:20 | 10:25 | 5min | 174 km |
| 15 | KODAIKANAL ROAD | KQN | 10:58 | 11:00 | 2min | 214 km |
| 16 | DINDIGUL JN | DG | 11:25 | 11:30 | 5min | 236 km |
| 17 | VADAMADURA | VDM | 11:42 | 11:43 | 1min | 252 km |
| 18 | VALYAMPATTI | VPJ | 12:01 | 12:02 | 1min | 280 km |
| 19 | MANAPARAI | MPA | 12:12 | 12:13 | 1min | 294 km |
| 20 | TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | TPJ | 13:10 | 13:15 | 5min | 330 km |
| 21 | MANJATTIDAL | MCJ | 13:29 | 13:30 | 1min | 335 km |
| 22 | TIRUVERUMBUR | TRB | 13:37 | 13:38 | 1min | 340 km |
| 23 | BUDALUR | BAL | 13:51 | 13:52 | 1min | 363 km |
| 24 | THANJAVUR | TJ | 14:08 | 14:10 | 2min | 380 km |
| 25 | PAPANASAM | PML | 14:30 | 14:31 | 1min | 405 km |
| 26 | KUMBAKONAM | KMU | 14:43 | 14:45 | 2min | 419 km |
| 27 | ADUTURAI | ADT | 14:54 | 14:56 | 2min | 431 km |
| 28 | KUTRALAM | KTM | 15:09 | 15:10 | 1min | 442 km |
| 29 | MAYILADUTURAI JN | MV | 16:15 | 16:15 | — | 451 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my coach position in 16848 SCT-MV 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 16848 SCT-MV EXP arrive on?
Platform numbers for 16848 at SENGOTTAI, MAYILADUTURAI 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 16848 have a pantry car?
Pantry car presence depends on the rake. The live chart for 16848 marks PC/RA/SLR coaches when the composition is published.
What classes are available on 16848?
SCT-MV EXP.