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Rameswaram–Tirupathi Meenakshi Express

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Rameswaram–Tirupathi Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleTamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
Current operator(s)Indian Railway
Route
TerminiRameswaram
Tirupati Main
Stops20
Distance travelled827 km (514 mi)
Average journey time18.35 Hours
Service frequencyTri–weekly
Train number(s)16779/16780
On-board services
Class(es)First Class, Third AC, Sleeper, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph) average with halts
Route map

Rameswaram–Tirupathi express connects Holy Island Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu with Tirupathi in Andhra Pradesh. This train covers a total distance of about 827 kilometres (514 mi). This train is also called as Meenakshi Express as it travels via Temple City Madurai. The train goes via Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Villupuram, Vellore Cantonment, Katpadi