Rameswaram–Manduadih Express
The 15119 / 20 Rameswaram–Manduadih Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Rameswaram and Banaras in India.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 9 May 2010 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Rameswaram (RMM) | ||||
| Stops | 37 | ||||
| End | Banaras (BSBS) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,791.2 km (1,734 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 51 hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 15119 / 15120 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph), including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 15119 from Rameswaram to Banaras and as train number 15120 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.[1]
Coaches
The 15119 / 20 Rameswaram–Banaras Express has one AC 2 tier, Six AC 3 tier, eight Sleeper Class, six General Unreserved & 2 EOG coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car. Now it had been provided with LHB coaches (Link Hofmann coaches) from 09/09/2018.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 15119 Rameswaram–Banaras Express covers the distance of 2,791.2 km (1,734 mi) in 49 hours 30 mins (54 km/hr) & in 51 hours as 15120 Manduadih-Rameswaram Express (52 km/hr).[3]
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare doesn't includes a Express surcharge.
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station code | Arrival Station Name | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15119 | RMM | Rameswaram | 23:55 | Wednesday | BSBS | Banaras | 01:25 AM | Saturday |
| 15120 | BSBS | Banaras | 20:00 | Sunday | RMM | Rameswaram | 23.00 | Wednesday |
Routing
The 15119 / 20 Rameswaram–Banaras Express runs from Rameswaram via Manamadurai Junction, Sivaganga, Devakottai Road, Karaikkudi Junction, Tiruchirappalli Junction, Thanjavur Junction, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai Junction, Sirkazhi, Chidambaram, Viluppuram Junction, Chennai Egmore, Gudur Junction, Vijayawada Junction, Warangal, Ramagundam, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Satna, Katni Junction, Prayagraj Junction to Banaras.
Traction
As large sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a Erode-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive powers the train up to Chennai Egmore, then a Itarsi-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train up to Itarsi Junction, later a Itarsi-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- Jacob, Shine (10 July 2017). "Manduadih-Rameswaram Weekly Express tops India's most-delayed trains list". Business Standard. Retrieved 25 August 2018. Updated 8 December 2017.
- , indiatimes.com, 17 November 2015
- , indiatimes.com, 1 October 2015
External links
- 15119 Rameswaram Manduadih Express at India Rail Info
- 15120 Manduadih Rameswaram Express at India Rail Info