Rameswaram–Kanniyakumari Superfast Express
The Rameswaram–Kanniyakumari Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to Southern Railway zone that runs between Rameswaram and Kanniyakumari in India. It is currently being operated with 22621/22622 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 21 December 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Rameswaram (RMM) |
| Stops | 10 |
| End | Kanniyakumari (CAPE) |
| Distance travelled | 407 km (253 mi) |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22621/22622 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56.5 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
Service
The 22621/Rameswaram - Kanniyakumari SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 407 km in 7h 20m. The 22622/Kanniyakumari - Rameswaram SF Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 407 km in 7h 20m.
Coach Composition
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Notes
- Runs three days in a week for every direction.
See also
References
- PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS & TEMPORARY AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS
- Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways
- Prabhakar, Siddharth (12 December 2016). "Cyclone Vardah: Southern Railway cancels 31 trains". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
External links
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