Mysuru–Sainagar Shirdi Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Mysuru Junction Sainagar Shirdi Express
| image= Mysuru–Sainagar Shirdi Express.jpg
| caption = Mysuru–Sainagar Shirdi Express train board
| type = Express
| locale = Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Maharashtra
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|07|10}}
| last =
| operator = South Western Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Mysuru Junction}}
| stops = 24
| end = {{stnlnk|Sainagar Shirdi}}
| distance = {{convert|1306|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 30 hours 12 mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class & General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No pantry car attached
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard Indian Railways coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 16217 / 16218
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| map = 300px
| map_state =
}}
16217 / 18 Mysuru–Sainagar Shirdi Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that run between {{stnlnk|Mysuru Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Sainagar Shirdi}} in India.
Service
It operates as train number 16217 from Mysuru Junction to Sainagar Shirdi and as train number 16218 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Maharashtra . The train covers the distance of {{cvt|1306|km}} in 25 hours 17 mins approximately at a speed of {{cvt|55|km/h}}.{{cite press release| url=http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1450&did=14718688860738C0F3701ECC132C6B41B223A4A0DC655.web107| author=South Western Railway| date=18 August 2016| title=Provision of Stoppage for Trains at Nimbal Station| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802131406/http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1450&did=14718688860738C0F3701ECC132C6B41B223A4A0DC655.web107| archivedate=2 August 2017}}
Coaches
The 16217 / 18 Mysuru–Sainagar Shirdi Express has one AC 2-tier, five AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It doesn't 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.
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph.
- 1 AC I Tier
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
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Routeing
The 16217 / 18 Mysore–Sainagar Shirdi Express runs from Mysore Junction via {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}}, {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ballari Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayapura}}, {{stnlnk|Solapur}}, {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ahmednagar}}, Puntamba to Sainagar Shirdi.
Schedule
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| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16217 | MYS | Mysore | 5:30 AM | MON | Sainagar Shirdi | 11:30 AM | TUE |
| 16218 | SNSI | Sainagar Shirdi | 11:55 PM | TUE | Mysore | 6:00 AM | THU |
Rake sharing
16209/16210 – Mysore Ajmer Express
Reversals
{{stnlnk|Puntamba Junction}}
Traction
As this route is partially electrified, a Krishnarajapuram-based diesel WDP-4 loco pulls the train to its destination.
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/mysuru-sainagar-shirdi-weekly-express-16217/18521/1430/6721 16217 Mysore Junction Sainagar Shirdi Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/sainagar-shirdi-mysuru-weekly-express-16218/18525/6721/1430 16218 Sainagar Shirdi Mysore Junction Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh