Sethu Express
Sethu Superfast 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 23 coaches. The train covers a distance of 602 km (374 mi) with an average speed of 57 km/h (35 mph)
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Overview | |||||
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Service type | Superfast | ||||
Locale | Tamil Nadu | ||||
Current operator(s) | Indian Railway | ||||
Route | |||||
Start | Chennai Egmore (MS) | ||||
Stops | 18 | ||||
End | Rameswaram (RMM) | ||||
Distance travelled | 603 km (375 mi) | ||||
Average journey time | 10.50 Hours | ||||
Service frequency | Daily | ||||
Train number(s) | 22661/22662 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | 1 AC, 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 | 57 km/h (35 mph) | ||||
Rake maintenance | Rameswaram | ||||
Rake sharing | Anantapuri Express | ||||
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Etymology
The name of the train commemorates the bridge (sethu) built by Sree Rama. The King of Ramanathapuram Samasthanam (Princely State) in Tamil Nadu bore the title Sethupathy.
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Route
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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/WAP7 or AJJ/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.
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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 |
See also
- Cholan Express
- Pallavan Express
- Pandian Express
- Vaigai Express
- Boatmail Express
- Rockfort Express
- Silambu Express
- Ananthapuri Express
- Pothigai Express
- Mangalore Intercity