16857 train PDY MAQ EXPRESS
16857 starts from PDY (Pondicherry) at 16:45 and reaches MAQ (Mangalore Central) at 09:50 covering a distance of 861 kms and 19 stations. 16857 is scheduled to run on Sat at 16:45 from PDY Pondicherry station to reach MAQ Mangalore Central at 09:50.
Train 16857 PDY MAQ EXPRESS
- Train Number: 16857 Name: PDY MAQ EXPRESS (प्द्य् मक् इएक्सप्)
- Chart preparation time: same day at 07:40
- Type: MEX (MAIL EXPRESS) covering 861 kms in 17 hours 05 mins
- Frequency: Runs 1 days Sat
- Route: Pondicherry (PDY) to Mangalore Central (MAQ).
- Major Stops: VM (Villupuram JN), TPJ (Tiruchchirappalli JN), ED (Erode JN), SRR (Shoranur JN)
- Coaches: 1 Second AC, 2 Third AC, 9 Sleeper Class
- Engine reversal stations (coaches direction): VM (Villupuram JN), TPJ (Tiruchchirappalli JN)
16857 chart preparation time
16857 chart preparation time today is 07:40 (07:40 AM) for the train starting from Pondicherry at 16:45.
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 16857 coach position seat map live
16857 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- LPR
- GEN
- A1
- B1
- B2
- S1
- S2
- S3
- S4
- S5
- S6
- S7
- S8
- S9
- SLRD
Train PDY MAQ EXPRESS 16857 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | LPR | Luggage & Parcel |
| 3 | GEN | General |
| 4 | GEN | General |
| 5 | A1 | 2A Second AC |
| 6 | B1 | 3A Third AC |
| 7 | B2 | 3A Third AC |
| 8 | S1 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 9 | S2 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 10 | S3 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 11 | S4 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 12 | S5 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 13 | S6 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 14 | S7 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 15 | S8 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 16 | S9 | SL Sleeper Class |
| 17 | GEN | General |
| 18 | GEN | General |
| 19 | SLRD | Luggage & Divyang |
16857 coach composition and seat mapping is of 1 2A, 2 3A, 9 SL class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
16857 seat map images:



16857 coach position at station: Coach position changes at VM, TPJ
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| PDY (Pondicherry) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| VM (Villupuram JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR |
| VRI (Vriddhachalam JN) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR |
| ALU (Ariyalur) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR |
| SRGM (Srirangam) | ENG SLRD GEN GEN S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 A1 GEN GEN LPR |
| TPJ (Tiruchchirappalli JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| KRR (Karur JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| ED (Erode JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| TUP (Tiruppur) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| CBE (Coimbatore JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| PGT (Palakkad JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| SRR (Shoranur JN) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| TIR (Tirur) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| CLT (Kozhikkode) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| MAHE (Mahe) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| TLY (Thalassery) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| CAN (Kannur) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| KGQ (Kasaragod) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
| MAQ (Mangalore Central) | ENG LPR GEN GEN A1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 GEN GEN SLRD |
pdy maq express 16857 train live route map

16857 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDY | 1 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Pondicherry |
| VM | 1 | 17:25 | 17:35 | 10 | 38 | 5 | Villupuram JN |
| VRI | 1 | 18:15 | 18:17 | 2 | 92 | 3 | Vriddhachalam JN |
| ALU | 1 | 19:00 | 19:01 | 1 | 145 | 1 | Ariyalur |
| SRGM | 1 | 19:53 | 19:55 | 2 | 203 | 3 | Srirangam |
| TPJ | 1 | 20:35 | 20:45 | 10 | 215 | 2 | Tiruchchirappalli JN |
| KRR | 1 | 22:13 | 22:15 | 2 | 291 | 1 | Karur JN |
| ED | 1 | 23:40 | 23:45 | 5 | 356 | 4 | Erode JN |
| TUP | 2 | 00:28 | 00:30 | 2 | 406 | 1 | Tiruppur |
| CBE | 2 | 01:57 | 02:00 | 3 | 457 | 1 | Coimbatore JN |
| PGT | 2 | 03:22 | 03:25 | 3 | 511 | 3 | Palakkad JN |
| SRR | 2 | 04:10 | 04:15 | 5 | 555 | 2 | Shoranur JN |
| TIR | 2 | 04:54 | 04:55 | 1 | 600 | 1 | Tirur |
| CLT | 2 | 05:37 | 05:40 | 3 | 641 | 4 | Kozhikkode |
| MAHE | 2 | 06:39 | 06:40 | 1 | 700 | 1 | Mahe |
| TLY | 2 | 06:49 | 06:50 | 1 | 709 | 1 | Thalassery |
| CAN | 2 | 07:17 | 07:20 | 3 | 730 | 1 | Kannur |
| KGQ | 2 | 08:28 | 08:30 | 2 | 816 | 2 | Kasaragod |
| MAQ | 2 | 09:50 | 09:50 | 0 | 862 | 4 | Mangalore Central |
pdy maq express 16857 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDY | 3 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 0 |
| VM | 5 | 17:25 | 17:35 | 10 |
| VRI | 3 | 18:15 | 18:17 | 2 |
| ALU | 1 | 19:00 | 19:01 | 1 |
| SRGM | 3 | 19:53 | 19:55 | 2 |
| TPJ | 2 | 20:35 | 20:45 | 10 |
| KRR | 1 | 22:13 | 22:15 | 2 |
| ED | 4 | 23:40 | 23:45 | 5 |
| TUP | 1 | 00:28 | 00:30 | 2 |
| CBE | 1 | 01:57 | 02:00 | 3 |
| PGT | 3 | 03:22 | 03:25 | 3 |
| SRR | 2 | 04:10 | 04:15 | 5 |
| TIR | 1 | 04:54 | 04:55 | 1 |
| CLT | 4 | 05:37 | 05:40 | 3 |
| MAHE | 1 | 06:39 | 06:40 | 1 |
| TLY | 1 | 06:49 | 06:50 | 1 |
| CAN | 1 | 07:17 | 07:20 | 3 |
| KGQ | 2 | 08:28 | 08:30 | 2 |
| MAQ | 4 | 09:50 | 09:50 | 0 |