Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express

Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express
Tpty-Snsi Express ready to leave Tirupati
Overview
Service type Mail/Express
Locale Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharastra
First service 26-12-2015
Current operator(s) South Central Railways
Route
Start Tirupati
End Sainagar Shirdi
Distance travelled 1,436 km (892 mi)
Average journey time 29 hrs 15 min
Service frequency Weekly
Train number(s) 17417 / 17418
On-board services
Class(es) Second A/c, Third A/c, Sleeper Class, Unreserved
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Technical
Operating speed 49 km/h (30 mph)

Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways which connects Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh with Shirdi in Maharastra.

Service

It operates as train number 17417 from Tirupati to Sainagar Shirdi and as train number 17418 in the reverse direction serving the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana & Maharashtra . The train covers the distance of 1,436 km (892 mi) in 29 hours 15 mins approximately at a speed of (48 km/h (30 mph)).[1]

Coaches

The 14717 / 18 Tirupati - Sainagar Shirdi Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, seven sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It 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.


Routeing

The 17417 / 18 Tirupati - Sainagar Shirdi Express runs from Tirupati via Renigunta Junction, Gooty Junction, Guntakal Junction ,Secunderabad Junction, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Manmad Junction, Puntamba to Sainagar Shirdi.

Traction

As This Route is going to be electrified, a Gooty Junction based diesel WDP-4 loco pulls the train to its destination.


References

  1. ↑ , indiatimes.com, 13 November 2016
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