Sethu Express
Sethu Superfast Express at Chennai Egmore. | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Chennai Egmore (MS) Rameswaram (RMM) | ||||
| Stops | 15 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 603 km (375 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 hrs 30 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22661 / 22662 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-Catering, On-board catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts. | ||||
| Rake maintenance | Rameswaram | ||||
| Rake sharing | 16751/16752 Boat Mail Express | ||||
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The 22661 / 22662 Sethu Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways and runs between Chennai Egmore and Rameswaram via Chord line and Tiruchirapalli - Karaikudi - Manamadurai Branch 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).