Mannai Express


The Mannai Express is an express train operated by the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. This train connects Chennai Egmore and Mannargudi via Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai and Thiruvarur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The traffic was opened in 2011.

Background

This train is given on the name of Mannai which is another name of Mannargudi town, the word Mannargudi is derived from the Tamil word Mannar referring to Vishnu and gudi referring to a place, meaning the "Place of Vishnu"

Coach composition

The 16179 / 80 Mannai Express has one AC First cum 2-tier, one AC 2-tier, one AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR coaches. It doesn't carries a pantry car coach.
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
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Service

The 16179 - Mannai Express covers the distance of in 7 hours 25 mins & in 7 hours 20 mins as the 16180 - Mannai Express.
As the average speed of the train is lower than, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
The frequency of this train daily and its shares rakes with Chendur Express.

Routing

16179 / 80 Mannai Express runs from via,,,,,, Thiruvarur Junction,,
Electrification of the route is in progress, a based WDM-3A diesel locomotive powers the train to its destination.