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 603 km (375 mi) with an average speed of 69 km/h (43 mph).

Sethu Superfast Express
Sethu Superfast Express at Chennai Egmore Railway Station
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleTamil Nadu
Current operator(s)Indian Railways
RidershipSuperfast
Websitewww.indianrailways.gov.in
Route
TerminiChennai Egmore (MS)
Rameswaram (RMM)
Stops18
Distance travelled603 km (375 mi)
Average journey time10hrs 20min
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)
  • 22661 (Down)
  • 22662 (Up)
On-board services
Class(es)
  • 1 1st A/C I Tire (H)
  • 1 2nd A/C II Tire (A)
  • 3 3rd A/C III Tire (B)
  • 13 Sleeper (SL)
  • 3 Unreserved (GS)
  • 2 GSLRD
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-Catering
  • 22661 (Chennai Egmore ➡ Vriddhachalam Junction)
  • 22662 (Rameswaram ➡ Manamadurai Junction)
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stock
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification25kV AC 50 Hz Overheard Electric Traction]]
Operating speed69 km/h (43 mph)
Average length23 Coaches
Timetable number(s)21/21A
Rake maintenanceRameswaram
Rake sharing16751/16752 Boat Mail Express
Route map

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.

Sethu Express halted in Chennai Egmore


Coach Composition
Sethu Express passing near Chengalpattu Jn

Total number of coaches: 23

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See also

References
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