Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express Explained

Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express
Type:Express
Locale:Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra
First:26-12-2015
Operator:South Coast Railways
Distance:1436km (892miles)
Journeytime:29 hrs 15 min
Frequency:Weekly
Class:Second A/c, Third A/c, Sleeper class, Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Trainnumber:17417 / 17418
Speed:49km/h
Diesel Loco:WDP-4D
Electric Loco:WAP-4/ WAP-7

Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways which connects Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh with Shirdi in Maharashtra.

Service

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 in 29 hours 15 mins approximately at a speed of .[1]

Coaches

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

The 17417 / 18 Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express runs from Tirupati via,,,,,,,,, Puntamba to Sainagar Shirdi.

Rake share

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

Traction

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

Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/Agitation-planned-for-train-track-connecting-Rotegaon-to-Kopargaon-at-Jantar-Mantar/articleshow/55405327.cms