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Santragachi–Tirupati Express

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Santragachi–Tirupati Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service23 May 2011; 13 years ago (2011-05-23)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiSantragachi
Tirupati
Stops16
Distance travelled1,611 km (1,001 mi)
Average journey time26 hours 17 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22855 / 22856
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Operating speed61.5 km/h (38 mph)
Route map

The 22855 / 56 Santragachi–Tirupati Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Zone that runs between Santragachi and Tirupati in India.[1]

It operates as train number 22855 from Santragachi to Tirupati and as train number 22856 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Odisha & Andhra Pradesh.

Coaches

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The 22855 / 56 Santragachi–Tirupati Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, eight sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 22855 Santragachi–Tirupati Express covers the distance of 1,611 km (1,001 mi) in 26 hours 10 mins (62 km/h) and in 26 hours 25 mins as the 22856 Tirupati–Santragachi Express (61 km/h).[3]

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 22855 / 56 Santragachi–Tirupati Express runs from Santragachi via Kharagpur Junction, Khurda Road Junction, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada Junction, Gudur Junction, Renigunta Junction to Tirupati.[4]

Traction

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As the route is electrified, a Santragachi Junction-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ Pradhan, Hemanta (29 May 2016). "Santragachi–Tirupati train derailed in Odisha". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. ^ [1], thehindu.com, 28 April 2015
  3. ^ [2], South Central Railway, 21 February 2014
  4. ^ [3], indiatimes.com, 27 October 2013
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