Amritha Express
| Amritha Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Tamil Nadu & Kerala |
| First service | 1 January 2001 |
| Current operator | Southern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) Rameswaram (RMM) |
| Stops | 27 |
| Distance travelled | 717 km (446 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16 hours 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 16343 / 16344 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved. |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts. |
The 16343 / 16344 Amritha Express is an express train operated by the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It run between Thiruvananthapuram Central in Kerala and Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu.
At first, it was extended from Palakkad to Palakkad Town, then later extended up to Pollachi, then Madurai, and the fourth time it was extended to Rameswaram. This train marks as the direct connectivity train to Palani & Rameswaram from Kerala benefiting Malayali pilgrims to Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple and Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple. This train also connects the towns of Pollachi, Palani and Dindigul in Tamil Nadu directly to Rameswaram. Therefore, this train will be a greatest benefit for the passengers en route.