Chennai–Sainagar Shirdi Express

The 22601 / 22602 MGR Chennai Central–Sainagar Shirdi Express is a superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways' Southern Railway zone that run between MGR Chennai Central and Sainagar Shirdi in India. This is the only train that connects Chennai with Dharmavaram, Ananthapur, Ahmadnagar and Shirdi.

MGR Chennai Central–Sainagar Shirdi Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
Locale	Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Maharashtra
First service	8 July 2011; 14 years ago (2011-07-08)
Current operator(s)	Southern Railway
Route
Termini	MGR Chennai Central (MAS) Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI)
Stops	21
Distance travelled	1,391 km (864 mi)
Average journey time	25 hours 05 mins
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	22601 / 22602
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	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.
Route map

Service

It operates as train number 22601 from Chennai Central to Sainagar Shirdi and as train number 22602 in the reverse direction serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Maharashtra. The train covers the distance of 1,391 km (864 mi) in 25 hours 05 mins approximately at a speed of (55 km/h (34 mph)).^[1]

Coaches

The 22601 / 02 Chennai Central–Sainagar Shirdi Superfast Express has Three AC 2 Tier, Three AC 3 Tier, 13 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved & Two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It doesn't 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

The 22601 / 02 Chennai Central–Sainagar Shirdi Superfast Express runs from Chennai Central via Arakkonam Junction, Katpadi Junction, Krishnarajapuram, Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam, Guntakal Junction, Wadi Junction, Solapur, Daund Junction, Ahmednagar Junction, Puntamba to Sainagar Shirdi.

Traction

Because this route is fully electrified, a Royapuram Loco Shed or Erode Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.