Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Coimbatore–Rameswaram Express
| image = Innaguration ceremony of Coimbatore Rameswaram Express at Coimbatore Junction.jpg
| caption = Inauguration ceremony of Coimbatore Rameswaram Express at Coimbatore Junction
| type = Express
| locale = Tamil Nadu
| first = {{start date|2013|09|17|df=y}}
| last =
| operator = Southern Railways
| ridership =
| start = Coimbatore city Junction
| stops = 14
| end = Rameswaram
| distance = {{convert|507.5|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 11 hours 40 minutes
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC Two Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved, SLR.
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities =
| stock =
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| el = 25kV
| trainnumber = 16617/16618
| speed = {{convert|46|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts
| maintenance = Coimbatore Junction
| sharing = Rajkot–Coimbatore Express
| map_state =
}}
Coimbatore–Rameswaram express (Train Nos 16617/16618) is an express weekly train run by Indian Railways between Coimbatore city Junction and Rameswaram. The train made its inaugural run on 17 September 2013.
History
This train is mainly introduce to compensate the Coimbatore Rameswaram daily Meter Gauge express via Madurai, Pollachi since this train has been discontinued due to gauge conversion of dindigul-pollachi line. Though gauge conversion completed, it never restored till date (but ran as a limited run festival special train after gauge conversion for a period of 1 month). So this train(16617/16618) will run to compensate the Meter Gauge express.{{Cite web|date=2019-09-23|title=After 10 years, Southern Railway reintroduces Rameswaram-Coimbatore train|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/after-10-years-southern-railway-reintroduces-rameswaram-coimbatore-train-109357|access-date=2021-08-26|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
This train was initially operated as a summer special service from April to June 2012 on Saturdays and Sundays in the number 06010 and 06009 by using the lie over rakes of Kongu Express. But during regularisation of this summer special service, Rajkot express lie-over rakes were allotted due to which the weekend service has been turned into week days service.{{Cite news |date=2012-03-09 |title=Eight summer special trains to stop in Kovai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/eight-summer-special-trains-to-stop-in-kovai/articleshow/12191058.cms |access-date=2025-01-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=2013-05-09 |title=Early launch of Coimbatore- Rameswaram express sought |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Early-launch-of-Coimbatore-Rameswaram-express-sought/articleshow/19960310.cms |access-date=2025-01-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=2012-09-26 |title=Special trains for pooja holidays |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/special-trains-for-pooja-holidays/articleshow/16550868.cms |access-date=2025-01-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Several stoppages has been removed for this train after COVID lockdown run but only Sivaganga stoppage alone provided again after restoration of regular service from COVID special service.
Service and schedule
The train starts on Tuesdays from Coimbatore and on Wednesdays from Rameswaram, covering the total distance of {{convert|507.5|km}} in approximately 12 hours.
Route and stations
This train passes through 14 intermediate stations including Erode, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Karaikkudi, Devakottai Road, Sivaganga and Manamadurai. Previously this train also had stoppages at Kallal, Chettinad and Kodumudi.
Rake composition
This train shares its rake with Coimbatore Rajkot Express
- 1 AC II tier
- 3 AC III tier
- 14 sleeper coaches
- 2 general
- 2 second-class luggage/parcel van
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References
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External links
- [http://runningstatus.in/status/16618 16618 Time Table & Live Running Status]
- [http://runningstatus.in/status/16617 16617 Time Table & Live Running Status]
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Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Transport in Coimbatore