Rameswaram–Okha Express
The 16733/16734 Rameswaram - Okha Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways - Southern Railway zone that runs between Rameswaram and Okha in India.
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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 9 November 2006 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Rameswaram (RMM) | ||||
| Stops | 43 as 16733 45 as 16734 | ||||
| End | Okha (OKHA) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 3,192 km (1,983 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 16733 / 16734 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Pantry Car On-board Catering | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | 2 | ||||
| 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 16733 from Rameswaram to Okha and as train number 16734 in the reverse direction serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Coaches
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 23 coaches:[1]
- 1 AC I cum AC II Tier
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
- 1 Pantry Car
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 16733/Rameswaram - Okha Express covers the distance of 3,192 km (1,983 mi) in 63 hours 50 mins (49 km/hr)
The 16734/Okha - Rameswaram Express covers the distance of 3,192 km (1,983 mi) in 60 hours 00 mins (53 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Schedule
The 16733/Rameswaram - Okha Express leaves Rameswaram every Friday at 22:00 PM IST and reach Okha on Monday Afternoon at 13:50 PM IST.
The 16734/Okha - Rameswaram Express leaves Okha every Tuesday at Morning 07:30 AM IST and reach Rameswaram on Thursday at evening 19:30 PM IST.
Route
The 16733 / 34 Rameswaram - Okha Express runs from Rameswaram via Madurai Junction, Karur Junction, Salem Junction, Tirupati, Kacheguda, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction,Nandurbar,Surat, Ahmedabad Junction to Okha and vice versa.[2]
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Golden Rock based WDM-3A between Rameswaram and Madurai Junction. After Madurai Junction, both trains are hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Erode based WDP-4D up to Okha and vice versa.
References
- Ayyappan, V (28 August 2014). "Southern Railway speeds up 31 trains". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- , South Central Railway, 8 July 2015
External links
- 16733 Rameswaram Okha Express at India Rail Info
- 16734 Okha Rameswaram Express at India Rail Info