Chennai–Sainagar Shirdi Express
The 22601 / 22602 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station – Sainagar Shirdi Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways' Southern Railway zone that run between Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station and Sainagar Shirdi in India.
| 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 | |||||
| Start | Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station (MAS) | ||||
| Stops | 24 | ||||
| End | Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,391 km (864 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 25 hours 17 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | 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, On-board Catering, E-Catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 16003 / 16004 Chennai–Nagarsol Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts | ||||
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Service
It operates as train number 22601 from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station 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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station – Sainagar Shirdi Superfast Express has Two AC 2-tier, five AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It doesn't carry 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 22601 / 02 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station–Sainagar Shirdi Superfast Express runs from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station 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 Tondiarpet based diesel Twin 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