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 602 km (374 mi) with an average speed of 57 km/h (35 mph)

Sethu Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
Locale	Tamil Nadu
Current operator(s)	Indian Railways
Route
Start	Chennai Egmore (MS)
Stops	18
End	Rameswaram (RMM)
Distance travelled	603 km (375 mi)
Average journey time	10.50 Hours
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	22661/22662
On-board services
Class(es)	1 AC, 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	57 km/h (35 mph)
Rake maintenance	Rameswaram
Rake sharing	Anantapuri Express
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HALTING STATIONS

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

Another reason is; It connects the peninsular sub continental India with the Island city of Rameshwaram using the .In hindi,the word Sethu refers to bridge.this train serves as a bridge for Indian pilgrims to visit rameshwaram.thus the train is named as Sethu

Sethu Express halted in Chennai Egmore

Coach Composition[]

Sethu Express passing near Chengalpattu Jn

Total number of coaches: 23

See also[]

• Cholan Express
• Pallavan Express
• Pandian Express
• Vaigai Express
• Boatmail Express
• Rockfort Express
• Silambu Express
• Ananthapuri Express
• Pothigai Express
• Mangalore Intercity

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