The 22601 / 22602 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. This is the only train that connects Chennai with Dharmavaram, Ananthapur, Ahmadnagar and Shirdi.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Maharashtra | ||||
| First service | 8 July 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Chennai Central (MAS) Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI) | ||||
| Stops | 21 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,391 km (864 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 25 hours 05 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22601 / 22602 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Yier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached, On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 16003 / 16004 Chennai–Nagarsol Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts | ||||
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Service edit
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 05 mins approximately at a speed of (55 km/h (34 mph)).[1]
Coaches edit
The 22601 / 02 Chennai Central–Sainagar Shirdi Superfast Express has Three AC 2 Tier, Three AC 3 Tier, 13 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved & Two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It doesn't 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.[citation needed]
Routing edit
The 22601 / 02 Chennai Central–Sainagar Shirdi Superfast 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 edit
Because this route is fully electrified, a Royapuram-based Electric locomotive WAP-7 loco pulls the train to its destination.
References edit
- ^ "TTE dies following cardiac arrest after argument". The Hindu. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
External links edit
- 22601 Chennai Central Sainagar Shirdi Express at India Rail Info
- 22602 Sainagar Shirdi Chennai Central Express at India Rail Info