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Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Express

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Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi & Haryana
First service8 October 2013; 11 years ago (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

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.

Service

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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

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22455 SNSI Sainagar Shirdi 10:00 AM TUE SAT Kalka 12:20 PM WED SUN
22456 KLK Kalka 7:00 PM SUN THU Sainagar Shirdi 10:15 PM MON FRI

Coach composition

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  • 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
SLR GEN GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 B1 B2 A1 GEN GEN GEN SLR

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 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

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

Rake sharing

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

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