Rameswaram–Manduadih Express

Rameshwaram–Banaras (Manduadih) Express

Overview
Service type	Express
First service	9 May 2010; 11 years ago (2010-05-09)
Current operator(s)	North Eastern Railways
Route
Start	Rameswaram (RMM)
Stops	37
End	Banaras (BSBS)
Distance travelled	2,791.2 km (1,734 mi)
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	15119 / 15120
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Yes
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	51 km/h (32 mph), including halts
Route map

The 15119 / 20 Rameswaram–Manduadih Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Rameswaram and Banaras in India.

It operates as train number 15119 from Rameswaram to Banaras and as train number 15120 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.^[1]

Coaches[]

The 15119 / 20 Rameswaram–Banaras Express has one AC 2 tier, Six AC 3 tier, eight Sleeper Class, six General Unreserved & 2 EOG coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car. Now it had been provided with LHB coaches (Link Hofmann coaches) from 09/09/2018.^[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[]

The 15119 Rameswaram–Banaras Express covers the distance of 2,791.2 km (1,734 mi) in 49 hours 30 mins (54 km/hr) & in 51 hours as 15120 Manduadih-Rameswaram Express (52 km/hr).^[3]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare doesn't includes a Express surcharge.

Schedule[]

Routing[]

The 15119 / 20 Rameswaram–Banaras Express runs from Rameswaram via Manamadurai Junction, Sivaganga, Devakottai Road, Karaikkudi Junction, Tiruchirappalli Junction, Thanjavur Junction, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai Junction, Sirkazhi, Chidambaram, Viluppuram Junction, Chennai Egmore, Gudur Junction, Vijayawada Junction, Warangal, Ramagundam, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Satna, Katni Junction, Prayagraj Junction to Banaras.

Traction[]

As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a Erode-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive powers the train up to Chennai Egmore, then a Itarsi-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train up to Itarsi Junction, later a Itarsi-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References[]

External links[]

• 15119 Rameswaram Manduadih Express at India Rail Info
• 15120 Manduadih Rameswaram Express at India Rail Info