In old tamil the letter "R"cannot be the first letter of a word. So "E" is added in front, but it will be silent, not pronounced. In present day tamil, this is not followed, especially in train boards that will only add to confusion.
Oct 20 2022 (21:29) Train Tag: Coimbatore - Rameswaram Express/16618 added by Be Curious Not Judgmental/726410
Oct 20 2022 (17:18) Loco Tag: GOC/WDM-3A/16859R added by Be Curious Not Judgmental/726410
BOAT MAIL ARRIVING AT RAMESWARAM | ft. Coimbatore - Rameswaram Express click hereclick here
16851 Chennai Egmore - Rameswaram Express (Boat Mail) hauled by GOC WDM-3A 16859R arrives at Rameswaram in the morning. 16618 Coimbatore - Rameswaram Express was standing at adjacent platform.
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