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| ⚫ | '''Sethu Superfast Express''', is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train route of the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and runs between [[Chennai Egmore]] and [[Rameswaram]] via [[Chord Line, Tamil Nadu|Chord line]]. It is a standard train consisting of 23 coaches. The train covers a distance of {{cvt| |
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| ⚫ | '''Sethu Superfast Express''', is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train route of the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and runs between [[Chennai Egmore]] and [[Rameswaram]] via [[Chord Line, Tamil Nadu|Chord line]]. It is a standard train consisting of 23 coaches. The train covers a distance of {{cvt|603|km}} with an average speed of {{cvt|69|km/h}}. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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Revision as of 14:00, 9 September 2023
 Sethu Superfast Express at Chennai Egmore Railway Station | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways | ||||
| Ridership | Superfast | ||||
| Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Chennai Egmore (MS) Rameswaram (RMM) | ||||
| Stops | 18 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 603 km (375 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 10hrs 20min | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) |
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| On-board services | |||||
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| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-Catering
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| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
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| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | 25kV AC 50 Hz Overheard Electric Traction]] | ||||
| Operating speed | 69 km/h (43 mph) | ||||
| Average length | 23 Coaches | ||||
| Timetable number(s) | 21/21A | ||||
| Rake maintenance | Rameswaram | ||||
| Rake sharing | 16751/16752 Boat Mail Express | ||||
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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 603 km (375 mi) with an average speed of 69 km/h (43 mph).
Etymology
The King of Ramanathapuram Samasthanam (Princely State) in Tamil Nadu bore the title Sethupathy. So the train running through this princely territory is named as Sethu express
The other reason being it connects the peninsular sub continental India with the Island city of Rameshwaram using the Pamban bridge.
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Coach Composition
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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
References
External links
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