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The train has an Rake Sharing agreement (RSA) with 16723/24 [[Ananthapuri Express]] which runs in between [[Kollam |
The train has an Rake Sharing agreement (RSA) with 16723/24 [[Ananthapuri Express]] which runs in between [[Kollam Junction railway station|Kollam junction]] and [[Chennai Egmore]]. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
Revision as of 17:14, 24 January 2018
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Overview | |||||
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Service type | Superfast | ||||
Locale | Tamil Nadu | ||||
Current operator(s) | Indian Railway | ||||
Route | |||||
Termini | Chennai Egmore (MS) Rameswaram (RMM) | ||||
Stops | 18 | ||||
Distance travelled | 603 km (375 mi) | ||||
Average journey time | 11 Hours | ||||
Service frequency | Daily | ||||
Train number(s) | 22661/22662 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | 2 AC, 3 AC, SL, UR | ||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
Technical | |||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Operating speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) | ||||
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Sethu Express is a Superfast train route of the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and runs between Chennai Egmore and Rameswaram via Chord line. It is a standard train consisting of 22 coaches. The train covers a distance of 602 km (374 mi) with an average speed of 51 km/h (32 mph)
Etymology
The name of the train commemorates the 18th century "Sethupathy ",who was the King of Ramanathapuram Samasthanam (Princely State) in Tamil Nadu.[citation needed]
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Route
The main cities covered by the route are Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Ariyalur, Tiruchirapalli, Pudukkottai, Karaikkudi, Sivagangai, Manamadurai, Paramakudi Ramanathapuram.From Tiruchirappalli to Chennai Egmore, this train is hauled by RPM/ED WAP4 Electric loco, and the section between Tiruchirappalli and Rameshwaram is hauled by GOC WDP3A/ ED WDM3D Diesel Loco. In between the Tiruchirappalli and Tambaram, this train achieves a maximum speed of 110 km/Hr.
Coach Composition
Total number of coaches 23
Loco | SLR | UR | UR | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | S12 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A1 | HA1 | UR | UR | SLR |
Rake Sharing
The train has an Rake Sharing agreement (RSA) with 16723/24 Ananthapuri Express which runs in between Kollam junction and Chennai Egmore.
See also
- Cholan Express
- Pallavan Express
- Pandian Express
- Vaigai Express
- Boatmail Express
- Rockfort Express
- Silambu Express
- Ananthapuri Express
- Pothigai Express
- Mangalore Intercity
References
External links
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