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Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express

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Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express
Tpty–Snsi Express ready to leave Tirupati
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra
First service26-12-2015
Current operator(s)South Coast Railways
Route
TerminiTirupati
Sainagar Shirdi
Distance travelled1,436 km (892 mi)
Average journey time29 hrs 15 min
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)17417 / 17418
On-board services
Class(es)Second A/c, Third A/c, Sleeper class, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Technical
Operating speed49 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 Maharashtra.

Service

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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

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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.

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

Routeing

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

Rake share

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This train rake share with 07605 Tirupati-Akola and 07606 Akola-Tirupati Superfast Special Express

Traction

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As this route is fully electrified, train is hauled by WAP-4 locomotive of Bhusawal from Tirupati to Sainagar Shirdi and vice-versa.

References

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  1. ^ [1], indiatimes.com, 13 November 2016