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.
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Telangana, Karnataka & Maharashtra | ||||
| First service | 3 September 2007 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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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Service
editIt 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
editThe 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
editThe 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
editAs the entire route is fully electrified, a Vijayawada Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
editExternal links
edit- 17002 Secunderabad Junction Sainagar Shirdi Express at India Rail Info
- 17001 Sainagar Shirdi Secunderabad Junction Express at India Rail Info