Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh | ||||
| First service | 16 August 2000 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI) Kakinada Port (COA) | ||||
| Stops | 36 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,338 km (831 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 26 hours 45 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17205 / 17206 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | First AC, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class & General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 17205 / 17206 Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that run between Sainagar Shirdi and Kakinada Port in India.[1]
Service
[edit]It operates as train number 17205 from Sainagar Shirdi to Kakinada Port and as train number 17206 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. The train covers the distance of 1,339 km (832 mi) in 22 hours 22 mins approximately at a speed of (50.5 km/h (31.4 mph)).
Coaches
[edit]The 17205 / 06 Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express has one first AC coach, 3 AC 2-tier, Seven AC 3-tier, Three AC Economy Coaches, two sleeper class, two general unreserved & 2 EOG coaches. It does not 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
[edit]The 17205/17206 Sainagar Shirdi–Kakinada Port Express runs from Sainagar Shirdi via Kopargaon, Manmad Junction, Nagarsol, Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani Junction, Parli Vaijnath, Latur Road Junction, Bidar, Vikarabad Junction, Lingampalli, Secunderabad Junction, Kazipet Junction, Khammam, Vijayawada Junction, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Samalkot Junction, Kakinada Town to Kakinada Port.
Rake sharing
[edit]The train shares its rake with 17203 / 17204 – Bhavnagar Terminus–Kakinada Port Express
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by a Vijayawada Loco Shed or Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Sainagar Shirdi to Kakinada Port and vice versa.
Rake reversal
[edit]the train reverses its direction 3 times: 1.Vijayawada Junction 2.Parbhani Junction 3.Parli Vaijnath
Coach composition
[edit]| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EoG | GEN | GEN | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | B1 | B2 | B3 | A1 | A2 | GEN | GEN | EoG |
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 17205 Sainagar Shirdi Kakinada Port Express at India Rail Info
- 17206 Kakinada Port Sainagar Shirdi Express at India Rail Info