Sainagar Shirdi–Secunderabad Express

Train in India

Secunderabad-Sainagar Shirdi Express

Overview
Service type| Express
Locale| Telangana, Karnataka & Maharashtra
First service| 3 September 2007; 17 years ago (2007-09-03)
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

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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

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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

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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

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As the entire route is fully electrified, a Vijayawada Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

## References

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1. ^ [1], South Central Railways, 16 December 2015

## External links

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* 17002 Secunderabad Junction Sainagar Shirdi Express at India Rail Info
* 17001 Sainagar Shirdi Secunderabad Junction Express at India Rail Info