Sethu Express

Sethu Super Fast Express (சேது அதிவிரைவு வண்டி)

Overview
Service type	Express Train; Super fast Express Train w.e.f 01.10.2016
Locale	Tamil Nadu
Current operator(s)	Indian Railway
Route
Start	Chennai Egmore
Stops	18
End	Rameswaram
Distance travelled	603 km (375 mi)
Average journey time	11.40 Hours
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	16713/16714;22661/22662 w.e.f 01.12.2016
On-board services
Class(es)	Second AC, 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	51 km/h (32 mph) average with halts[1]
Route map

Sethu Superfast Express is a 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 22 coaches. The train covers a distance of 602 km with an average speed of 51 km/h.

Etymology

The name of the train commemorates the 18th century "Sethupathy ",who was the King of Ramanathapuram Samasthanam(Princely State) in Tamil Nadu.

Sethu Express - Old trainboard

Train Route and Timings

Sethu Express (2)

Route

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/ED 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.

Timing

The Sethu Express train starts from Chennai Egmore at 17.45 and reached to Rameshwaram at 4.35 (1 night). The train starts from Rameshwaram at 20.15 and reached to Chennai Egmore at 7.05. The train is running for all the days (S,M,T,W,T,F,S).

Coach Composition

Total number of coaches 22

Rake Sharing

The train has an Rake Sharing agreement (RSA) with 16723/24 Ananthapuri Express which runs inbetween Trivandrum and Chennai Egmore.

See also

• Pandian Express
• Vaigai Express
• Boatmail Express
• Rockfort Express
• Silambu Express
• Ananthapuri Express
• Pothigai Express
• Manglore Intercity

References

External links

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