Rameswaram–Faizabad Shraddha Sethu Express Explained

Shraddha Sethu Superfast Express
Type:Express
Operator:Southern Railways
Start: (RMM)
Stops:20
End: (AY)
Distance:2921km (1,815miles)
Journeytime:53h 10m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No Pantry Car Available
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:22613 / 22614
Speed:52km/h average including halts

The 22613 / 22614 Shraddha Sethu Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between in Tamil Nadu and in Uttar Pradesh, India, via Chennai Egmore. It is currently being operated with 22613/22614 train numbers on a weekly basis. From September 19, 2021, it will be upgraded into a Superfast Express with revised coach position by removing AC First Class & Pantry Car. Therefore, after September 19, 2021, it runs only with AC Two Tier, AC Three Tier & Sleeper Class.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. Till March 2020, the train has 21 Coaches,

The service was stopped from March 2020 to September 2021 for nearly one & a half years. It resumes its journey from 21 September 2021, with revised Coach Position by detaching AC First Class & Pantry Car. Now it runs only with 21 coaches,

Demands

There are also demands to include more stoppages to this train notability Karaikudi Junction, Sivagangai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Paramakudi and Chidambaram.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. News: PM Modi Flags Off Ayodhya-Rameswaram Train . 27 July 2017 . NDTV . PTI . 25 August 2018 .
  2. http://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-modi-flags-off-ayodhya-rameswaram-train-apj-abdul-kalam-4769682/ PM Modi flags off Ayodhya-Rameswaram express train
  3. http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/rameswaram-ayodhya-faizabad-weekly-express-train-timings-schedule-narendra-modi-indian-railways/782239/ Ayodhya to Rameswaram new express train flagged off by PM Narendra Modi after Abdul Kalam Memorial inauguration
  4. https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/tn-pm-modi-flags-off-weekly-express-train-at-rameswaram/1110088 PM Modi flags off weekly express train at Rameswaram
  5. News: Correspondent. Special. 2019-06-26. Karti Chidambaram for re-scheduling of some trains. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-12-31. 0971-751X.