Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express

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Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express
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Tpty–Snsi Express ready to leave Tirupati
Overview
Service type Express
Locale Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra
First service26-12-2015
Current operator(s) South Coast Railways
Route
Start Tirupati
End Sainagar Shirdi
Distance travelled1,436 km (892 mi)
Average journey time29 hrs 15 min
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)17417 / 17418
On-board services
Class(es) Second A/c, Third A/c, Sleeper class, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Technical
Operating speed49 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.

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Service

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

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

The 17417 / 18 Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express runs from Tirupati via Renigunta Junction, Gooty Junction, Guntakal Junction, Secunderabad Junction, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Parbhani Junction, Manmad Junction, Puntamba to Sainagar Shirdi.

Traction

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.

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