Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express

Coimbatore–Rameswaram express (Train Nos 16617/16618) is an express weekly train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction and Rameswaram. The train made its inaugural run on 17 September 2013.

Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleTamil Nadu
First service17 September 2013 (2013-09-17)
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
StartCoimbatore city Junction
Stops14
EndRameswaram
Distance travelled508 km (316 mi)
Average journey time11 hours 40 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)16617/16618
On-board services
Class(es)AC Two Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved, SLR.
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46 km/h (29 mph) average with halts

Service and schedule

The train starts on Tuesdays from Coimbatore and on Wednesdays from Rameswaram, covering the total distance of 508 kilometres (316 mi) in approximately 12 hours.

Route and stations

This train passes through 14 intermediate stations including Erode, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Karaikkudi, Devakottai Road, Sivaganga and Manamadurai.

Rake composition

  • 1 AC II tier
  • 3 AC III tier
  • 14 sleeper coaches
  • 2 general
  • 2 second-class luggage/parcel van
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