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] It is the only superfast express train service that originates and terminates within south Tamil Nadu region. This train service is mainly utilised by tourist who visits to these places.
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Service type | Superfast |
First service | 21 December 2009; 12 years ago (2009-12-21) |
Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone |
Route | |
Termini | Rameswaram (RMM) Kanniyakumari (CAPE) |
Stops | 10 |
Distance travelled | 407 km (253 mi) |
Average journey time | 7h 20m |
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 |
The 22621/Rameswaram–Kanniyakumari Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 407 km in 7h 20m. The 22622/Kanniyakumari–Rameswaram Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 407 km in 7h 20m.
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