Santragachi–Tirupati Express
The 22855 / 56 Santragachi–Tirupati Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Zone that runs between Santragachi and Tirupati in India.[1]
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 23 May 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Santragachi | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| End | Tirupati | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,611 km (1,001 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22855 / 22856 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
| Operating speed | 61.5 km/h (38 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 22855 from Santragachi to Tirupati and as train number 22856 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Odisha & Andhra Pradesh.
Coaches
The 22855 / 56 Santragachi–Tirupati Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, eight sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 22855 Santragachi–Tirupati Express covers the distance of 1,611 km (1,001 mi) in 26 hours 10 mins (62 km/hr) & in 26 hours 25 mins as the 22856 Tirupati–Santragachi Express (61 km/hr).[3]
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 22855 / 56 Santragachi–Tirupati Express runs from Santragachi via Kharagpur Junction, Khurda Road Junction, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada Junction, Gudur Junction, Renigunta Junction to Tirupati.[4]
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Santragachi Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- Pradhan, Hemanta (29 May 2016). "Santragachi-Tirupati train derailed in Odisha". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- , thehindu.com, 28 April 2015
- , South Central Railway, 21 February 2014
- , indiatimes.com, 27 October 2013
External links
- 22855 Santragachi–Tirupati Express at India Rail Info
- 22856 Tirupati–Santragachi Express at India Rail Info