Rameswaram–Faizabad Shraddha Sethu Express
The 16793 / 16794 Shraddha Setu Express is an express train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Rameswaram and Faizabad Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 16793/16794 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
Overview | |
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Service type | Express |
First service | 27 July 2017 |
Current operator(s) | Southern Railways |
Route | |
Start | Rameswaram (RMM) |
Stops | 20 |
End | Faizabad (FD) |
Distance travelled | 2,923 km (1,816 mi) |
Average journey time | 56h 40m |
Service frequency | Weekly |
Train number(s) | 16793 / 16794 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
Seating arrangements | No |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | Available |
Baggage facilities | No |
Other facilities | Below the seats |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 52 km/h (32 mph) average including halts |
Service
The train has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 2923 km in 56h 40m.
Route & Halts
Traction
It is hauled by a Tondiarpet based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore, after Chennai Egmore it is hauled by a Itarsi based WAP 4 electric locomotive to Itarsi Junction and then handed over to a Katni based WDM 3A or Itarsi based WDM 3D diesel locomotive to power the train to its remaining journey to Faizabad and vice versa.
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 18 coaches.
Loco | SLR | UR | UR | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | PC | S2 | S1 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A2 | A1 | H1 | UR | UR | SLR |
Schedule
Train Number | Departure Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
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16794 | FD | Faizabad | 11:55 PM | Wednesday | Rameswaram | 7:10 AM | Saturday |
16793 | RMM | Rameswaram | 11:00 PM | Sunday | Faizabad | 8:30 AM | Wednesday |
References
- PTI (27 July 2017). "PM Modi Flags Off Ayodhya-Rameswaram Train". NDTV. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- PM Modi flags off Ayodhya-Rameswaram express train
- Ayodhya to Rameswaram new express train flagged off by PM Narendra Modi after Abdul Kalam Memorial inauguration
- PM Modi flags off weekly express train at Rameswaram
External links
- 16793/Rameswaram - Faizabad Shraddha Sethu Express
- 16794/Faizabad - Rameswaram Shraddha Sethu Express