Sethu Express
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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 | 11 Hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22661/22662 | ||||
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| Class(es) | 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 | 51 km/h (32 mph) | ||||
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Sethu 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 22 coaches. The train covers a distance of 602 km (374 mi) with an average speed of 51 km/h (32 mph)
The name of the train commemorates the 18th century "Sethupathy ",who was the King of Ramanathapuram Samasthanam (Princely State) in Tamil Nadu.
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.
Total number of coaches 22
The train has an Rake Sharing agreement (RSA) with 16723/24 Ananthapuri Express which runs in between Trivandrum and Chennai Egmore.
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