Chennai–Sainagar Shirdi Express

The 22601 / 22602 Chennai Central–Sainagar Shirdi Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways' Southern Railway zone that run between Chennai Central and Sainagar Shirdi in India. This is the only train that connects Chennai with Dharmavaram, Ananthapur, Ahmadnagar and Shirdi.

Chennai Central–Sainagar Shirdi Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleTamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Maharashtra
First service8 July 2011 (2011-07-08)
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiChennai Central (MAS)
Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI)
Stops21
Distance travelled1,391 km (864 mi)
Average journey time25 hours 05 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22601 / 22602
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Yier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached,
On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 16003 / 16004 Chennai–Nagarsol Express
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts
Route map

Service

It operates as train number 22601 from Chennai Central to Sainagar Shirdi and as train number 22602 in the reverse direction serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Maharashtra. The train covers the distance of 1,391 km (864 mi) in 25 hours 05 mins approximately at a speed of (55 km/h (34 mph)).[1]

Coaches

The 22601 / 02 Chennai Central–Sainagar Shirdi Superfast Express has Three AC 2 Tier, Three AC 3 Tier, 13 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved & Two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car. As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Routing

The 22601 / 02 Chennai Central–Sainagar Shirdi Superfast Express runs from Chennai Central via Arakkonam Junction, Katpadi Junction, Krishnarajapuram, Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam, Guntakal Junction, Wadi Junction, Solapur, Daund Junction, Ahmednagar, Puntamba to Sainagar Shirdi.

Traction

Because this route is fully electrified, a Royapuram-based Electric locomotive WAP-7 loco pulls the train to its destination.

References
  1. "TTE dies following cardiac arrest after argument". The Hindu. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
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