Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Express

The 22455 / 22456 Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Superfast Express is an 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 type	Express
Locale	Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi & Haryana
First service	8 October 2013; 11 years ago (2013-10-08)
Current operator(s)	Northern Railways
Route
Termini	Sainagar Shirdi (SNSI) Kalka (KLK)
Stops	23
Distance travelled	1,637 km (1,017 mi)
Average journey time	27 hours 12 mins
Service frequency	Bi-weekly
Train number(s)	22455 / 22456
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	Rake sharing with 14503/14504 Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express
Baggage facilities	Available
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	62 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 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

• 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

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.