Rameswaram–Tirupathi Meenakshi Express
Appearance
Overview | |||||
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Service type | Express | ||||
Locale | Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh | ||||
Current operator(s) | Indian Railway | ||||
Route | |||||
Termini | Rameswaram Tirupati Main | ||||
Stops | 20 | ||||
Distance travelled | 827 km (514 mi) | ||||
Average journey time | 18.35 Hours | ||||
Service frequency | Tri–weekly | ||||
Train number(s) | 16779/16780 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | First Class, Third AC, Sleeper, Unreserved | ||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
Technical | |||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Operating speed | 44 km/h (27 mph) average with halts | ||||
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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