Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Express

The 22455 / 22456 Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Superfast Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northern Railway zone that run between Sainagar Shirdi and Kalka in India.

Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi & Haryana
First service8 October 2013 (2013-10-08)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
TerminiSainagar Shirdi (SNSI)
Kalka (KLK)
Stops23
Distance travelled1,637 km (1,017 mi)
Average journey time27 hours 12 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)22455 / 22456
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 14503/14504 Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts

Service

It operates as train number 22455 from Sainagar Shirdi to Kalka and as train number 22456 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana & Chandigarh. The train covers the distance of 1,637 km (1,017 mi) in 27 hours 12 mins approximately at a speed of 61 km/h (38 mph).

Schedule

Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
22455SNSISainagar Shirdi10:00 AMTUE SATKalka12:20 PMWED SUN
22456KLKKalka7:00 PMSUN THUSainagar Shirdi10:15 PMMON FRI

Coach composition

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Routeing

The train runs from Sainagar Shirdi via Kopargaon, Manmad Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Khandwa Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior, Agra Cantonment, Hazrat Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Panipat, Ambala Cantonment, Chandigarh Junction to Kalka.

Traction

The train is hauled by a Ghaziabad-based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.

Rake sharing

The train sharing its rake with 14503/14504 Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express.

References

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