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 Tpty–Snsi Express ready to leave Tirupati | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra |
| First service | 26-12-2015 |
| Current operator(s) | South Coast Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Tirupati |
| End | Sainagar Shirdi |
| Distance travelled | 1,436 km (892 mi) |
| Average journey time | 29 hrs 15 min |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 17417 / 17418 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Second A/c, Third A/c, Sleeper class, Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) |
Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways which connects Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh with Shirdi in Maharashtra.
Service[edit | edit source]
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 1,436 km (892 mi) in 29 hours 15 mins approximately at a speed of (48 km/h (30 mph)).[1]
Coaches[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The 17417 / 18 Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express runs from Tirupati via Renigunta Junction, Gooty Junction, Guntakal Junction, Secunderabad Junction, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Manmad Junction, Puntamba to Sainagar Shirdi.
Traction[edit | edit source]
As this route is going to be electrified, a Gooty-based diesel WDP-4 loco pulls the train to its destination.
This train is hauled by WAP-4 locomotive of Lallaguda from Tirupati to Secunderabad Junction and from Secunderabad Junction to Sainagar Shirdi it is hauled by WDP-4D locomotive of Gooty.