Puri–Sainagar Shirdi Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh & Odisha |
| First service | August 16, 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Puri Sainagar Shirdi |
| Stops | 23 |
| Distance travelled | 1,688 km (1,049 mi) |
| Average journey time | 32 hours 45 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 18407 / 18408 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class & General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry Car is attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 52.5 km/h (33 mph) |
18407 / 08 Puri - Sainagar Shirdi Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that run between Puri and Sainagar Shirdi in India.[1]
Service
It operates as train number 18407 from Puri to Sainagar Shirdi and as train number 18408 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh & Odisha . The train covers the distance of 1,688 km (1,049 mi) in 32 hours 45 mins approximately at a speed of (52.5 km/h (32.6 mph)).
Coaches
The 18407 / 08 Puri - Sainagar Shirdi Express has one AC-1 Tier, one AC 2-tier, five AC 3-tier, seven sleeper class, five 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.
Routing
The 18407 / 08 Puri Sainagar Shirdi Express runs from Puri via Khurda Road Junction, Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur Junction, {rws|Titlagarh Junction}} ,Raipur Junction, Nagpur Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Manmad Junction to Sainagar Shirdi.
Traction
As This Route is going to be electrified, a Bondamunda based diesel WDM-3D loco pulls the train to Raipur Junction, later a Bhusaval Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
- 18407 Puri Sainagar Shirdi Express at India Rail Info
- 18408 Sainagar Shirdi Puri Express at India Rail Info