Boatmail Express

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Boat Mail Express

Boat Mail Express with a TNP WDM3A
Overview
Service type Express Train
Status Operating
Locale Tamilnadu
First service February 24, 1918 (1918-02-24)
Current operator(s) Southern Railway Zone
Route
Start Chennai Egmore
Stops 22
End Rameswaram
Distance travelled 667 km (414 mi)
Average journey time 14.05 Hours
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 16701/16702
On-board services
Class(es) First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper, Unreserved
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities No
Observation facilities Large windows
Entertainment facilities No
Technical
Rolling stock MS-VM (WAP1 AJJ/RPM), VM-RMM (TNP WDM3A/2)
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification 25 kV AC, 50 Hz
Operating speed 47 km/h (29 mph) average with halts
Route map

The Boat Mail Express, also known as the Rameswaram Express, is a train operated by the Southern Railway unit of Indian Railways. It runs between Chennai Egmore and Rameswaram via Tiruchirapalli, calling also at Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Karaikudi, Sivagangai and Ramanathapuram. The train's name commemorates the 19th century mail service between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka (then Ceylon). The train consists of 19 coaches, operates daily and covers a distance of 667 km (414 mi), running at a top speed of 110 km/h (68 mph) It is one of the top most prestigious trains of Southern Railways [1]

Route and timing

  • 16701 - Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram, departing Chennai Egmore at 21:40 Hours and reaching Rameswaram the next day at 11:45 - total journey time 14 Hrs 5 Min.
  • 16702 - Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore, departing Rameswaram at 17:00 Hours and reaching Chennai Egmore the next day at 06:30 - journey time 13 Hours 30 Min.

The section between Rameswaram to Villupuram is hauled by a WDM3A/2 Diesel locomotive and Villupuram to Chennai Egmore by a WAP1 Electric loco. The same locomotive types are used on the return journey. Between Tiruchirappalli and Tambaram, this train achieves a maximum speed of 110 km/Hr. [2] [3]

Boatmail Express halting at a station

Coach position

The train consists of:

  • 1 AC First/Second AC Class (HA)
  • 2 AC Three-tier (B)
  • 11 Sleeper Coaches (S)
  • 3 Unreserved Coaches (UR)
  • 2 SLR Coaches (SLR)

making a total of 19 coaches marshalled as follows:

16701 Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram

Loco SLR UR UR S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 B2 B1 HA1 UR SLR

16702 Rameswaram to Chennai Egmore

Loco SLR UR HA1 B1 B2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 UR UR SLR

Gallery

  • Boatmail Express at Sivaganga

  • Name Board of Boatmail Express

See also

References

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  1. ↑ Indian railways news http://www.hindu.com/2010/06/14/stories/2010061452700300.htm
  2. ↑ Indian railinfo http://indiarailinfo.com/train/2119
  3. ↑ Indian railinfo http://indiarailinfo.com/train/2120
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