16179 train MS MQ EXPRESS
16179 starts from MS (Chennai Egmore) at 22:55 and reaches MQ (Mannargudi) at 06:20 covering a distance of 356 kms and 11 stations. 16179 is scheduled to run on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat at 22:55 from MS Chennai Egmore station to reach MQ Mannargudi at 06:20.
Train 16179 MS MQ EXPRESS
- Train Number: 16179 Name: MS MQ EXPRESS (म्स् म्क् इएक्सप्)
- Chart preparation time: same day at 12:56
- Type: MEX (MAIL EXPRESS) covering 356 kms in 07 hours 25 mins
- Frequency: Runs 7 days Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
- Route: Chennai Egmore (MS) to Mannargudi (MQ).
- Major Stops: VM (Villupuram JN), TVR (Thiruvarur JN)
- Coaches: 2 Luggage & Divyang, 9 Sleeper Class, 1 Third AC, 1 Second AC, 1 First AC
16179 chart preparation time
16179 chart preparation time today is 12:56 (12:56 PM) for the train starting from Chennai Egmore at 22:55.
Based on Indian Railways regulations, the First Reservation Chart for morning trains is typically prepared by 08:00 PM the previous evening. For all other departures, the first chart is finalized at least 8-10 hours before the scheduled start time.
The Second and Final Reservation Chart is prepared 30 minutes before the train departs from the charting station. Any last-minute changes or current bookings are reflected only in this final chart.
Train 16179 coach position seat map live
16179 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- GRD
- GEN
- S1
- S2
- S3
- S4
- S5
- S6
- S7
- S8
- S9
- B1
- A1
- H1
Train MS MQ EXPRESS 16179 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | GRD | SLRD Luggage & Divyang |
| 3 | GEN | General |
| 4 | GEN | General |
| 5 | S1 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 6 | S2 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 7 | S3 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 8 | S4 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 9 | S5 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 10 | S6 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 11 | S7 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 12 | S8 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 13 | S9 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 14 | B1 | 3A Third AC |
| 15 | A1 | 2A Second AC |
| 16 | H1 | 1A First AC |
| 17 | GEN | General |
| 18 | GEN | General |
| 19 | GEN | SLRD Luggage & Divyang |
16179 coach composition and seat mapping is of 2 SLRD, 9 SL, 1 3A, 1 2A, 1 1A class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
16179 seat map images:




16179 coach position at station: coach position stays same across station as there are no engine direction reversal stations
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| MS (Chennai Egmore) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
| TBM (Tambaram) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
| CGL (Chengalpattu JN) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
| MLMR (Melmaruvathur) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
| VM (Villupuram JN) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
| CDM (Chidambaram) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
| MV (Mayiladuturai JN) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
| TVR (Thiruvarur JN) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
| KDE (Koradacheri) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
| NMJ (Nidamangalam JN) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
| MQ (Mannargudi) | ENG GRD GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 B1 A1 H1 GEN GEN GEN |
ms mq express 16179 train live route map

16179 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | 1 | 22:55 | 22:55 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Chennai Egmore |
| TBM | 1 | 23:20 | 23:22 | 2 | 25 | 7 | Tambaram |
| CGL | 1 | 23:53 | 23:55 | 2 | 56 | 6 | Chengalpattu JN |
| MLMR | 2 | 00:19 | 00:20 | 1 | 91 | 3 | Melmaruvathur |
| VM | 2 | 01:25 | 01:30 | 5 | 158 | 6 | Villupuram JN |
| CDM | 2 | 03:33 | 03:35 | 2 | 243 | 1 | Chidambaram |
| MV | 2 | 04:13 | 04:15 | 2 | 280 | 1 | Mayiladuturai JN |
| TVR | 2 | 04:50 | 04:55 | 5 | 319 | 4 | Thiruvarur JN |
| KDE | 2 | 05:11 | 05:12 | 1 | 335 | 1 | Koradacheri |
| NMJ | 2 | 05:22 | 05:24 | 2 | 343 | 2 | Nidamangalam JN |
| MQ | 2 | 06:20 | 06:20 | 0 | 357 | 3 | Mannargudi |
ms mq express 16179 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | 3 | 22:55 | 22:55 | 0 |
| TBM | 7 | 23:20 | 23:22 | 2 |
| CGL | 6 | 23:53 | 23:55 | 2 |
| MLMR | 3 | 00:19 | 00:20 | 1 |
| VM | 6 | 01:25 | 01:30 | 5 |
| CDM | 1 | 03:33 | 03:35 | 2 |
| MV | 1 | 04:13 | 04:15 | 2 |
| TVR | 4 | 04:50 | 04:55 | 5 |
| KDE | 1 | 05:11 | 05:12 | 1 |
| NMJ | 2 | 05:22 | 05:24 | 2 |
| MQ | 3 | 06:20 | 06:20 | 0 |