Rameswaram–Tirupathi Meenakshi Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Rameswaram | ||||
| Stops | 20 | ||||
| End | Tirupati Main | ||||
| Distance travelled | 827 km (514 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 18.35 Hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri–weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16779/16780 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | First Class, Third AC, Sleeper, Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 44 km/h (27 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Rameswaram–Tirupathi express connects Holy Island Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu with Tirupathi in Andhra Pradesh. This train covers a total distance of about 827 kilometres (514 mi). This train is also called as Meenakshi Express as it travels via Temple City Madurai.
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