Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express
Tirupati–Sainagar Shirdi Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways which connects Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh with Shirdi in Maharashtra.
 Tpty–Snsi Express ready to leave Tirupati | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra |
| First service | 26-12-2015 |
| Current operator(s) | South Coast Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tirupati Sainagar Shirdi |
| Distance travelled | 1,436 km (892 mi) |
| Average journey time | 29 hrs 15 min |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 17417 / 17418 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Second A/c, Third A/c, Sleeper class, Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) |
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.