Sainagar Shirdi–Secunderabad Express
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Telangana, Karnataka & Maharashtra | ||||
| First service | 3 September 2007 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Secunderabad (SC) Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI) | ||||
| Stops | 23 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,306 km (812 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 16 hrs 10 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17001 / 17002 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 17001 / 17002 Secunderabad–Sainagar Shirdi Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between Secunderabad Junction and Sainagar Shirdi in India.
Service
[edit]It operates as train number 17002 from Secunderabad Junction to Sainagar Shirdi and as train number 17001 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Telangana, Karnataka & Maharashtra. The train covers the distance of 777 km (483 mi) in 16 hours 12 mins approximately at a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph).[1]
Coaches
[edit]The 17002 / 01 Secunderabad–Sainagar Shirdi Express has two AC 2-tier, four AC 3-tier, 10 sleeper class, three 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]The 17002 / 01 Secunderabad–Sainagar Shirdi Express runs from Secunderabad Junction via Vikarabad Junction, Bidar, Latur Road junction, Parli Vaijnath, Parbhani Junction, Jalna, Aurangabad, Manmad Junction, Puntamba to Sainagar Shirdi.
Traction
[edit]As the entire route is fully electrified, a Vijayawada Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 17002 Secunderabad Junction Sainagar Shirdi Express at India Rail Info
- 17001 Sainagar Shirdi Secunderabad Junction Express at India Rail Info