Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express Explained

Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express
Type:Express
Locale:Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Operator:South Central Railways
Start: (SNSI)
Stops:36
End: (COA)
Distance:1338km (831miles)
Journeytime:26 hours 45 mins
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:First AC, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class & General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:17205 / 17206
Speed:51km/h average including halts

The 17205 / 17206 Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that run between and in India.[1]

Service

It operates as train number 17205 from Sainagar Shirdi to Kakinada Port and as train number 17206 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. The train covers the distance of in 22 hours 22 mins approximately at a speed of .

Coaches

The 17205 / 06 Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express has one first AC coach, 3 AC 2-tier, Seven AC 3-tier, Three AC Economy Coaches, two sleeper class, two general unreserved & 2 EOG coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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

Routing

The 17205/17206 Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express runs from Sainagar Shirdi via,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, to Kakinada Port.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 17203 / 17204 – Bhavnagar Terminus–Kakinada Port Express

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vijayawada Loco Shed or Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Sainagar Shirdi to Kakinada Port and vice versa.

Rake reversal

the train reverses its direction 3 times:1.2.3.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/passenger-train-derails-in-karnataka-none-hurt-117042100192_1.html