Chennai–Sainagar Shirdi Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra | ||||
| First service | 8 July 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Chennai Central Sainagar Shirdi | ||||
| Stops | 24 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,391 km (864 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 25 hours 17 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Wednesday (Weekly) | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22601 / 22602 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 16003 / 16004 Chennai–Nagarsol Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) | ||||
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22601 / 02 Chennai Central Sainagar Shirdi Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways' Southern Railway zone that run between Chennai Central and Sainagar Shirdi in India.
Service
It operates as train number 22601 from Chennai Central to Sainagar Shirdi and as train number 22602 in the reverse direction serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Maharashtra. The train covers the distance of 1,391 km (864 mi) in 25 hours 17 mins approximately at a speed of (55 km/h (34 mph)).[1]
Coaches
The 22601 / 02 Chennai Cenral – Sainagar Shirdi Express has one AC 2-tier, five AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) 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.[citation needed]
Routing
The 22601 / 02 Chennai Central Sainagar Shirdi Express runs from Chennai Central via Arakkonam Junction, Katpadi Junction, Krishnarajapuram, Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam,Guntakal Junction, Wadi Junction, Solapur, Daund Junction, Ahmednagar, Puntamba to Sainagar Shirdi.
Traction
Because this route is partially electrified, a Arakkonam Junction–based electric WAP-1 pulls the train up to Dharmavaram Junction, then a Erode Junction based diesel WDM-3A loco pulls the train to its destination.
References
- ^ "TTE dies following cardiac arrest after argument". The Hindu. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
External links
- 22601 Chennai Central Sainagar Shirdi Express at India Rail Info
- 22602 Sainagar Shirdi Chennai Central Express at India Rail Info