Santragachi–Tirupati Express

Santragachi–Tirupati Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	23 May 2011; 13 years ago (2011-05-23)
Current operator(s)	South Eastern Railway zone
Route
Termini	Santragachi Tirupati
Stops	16
Distance travelled	1,611 km (1,001 mi)
Average journey time	26 hours 17 mins
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	22855 / 22856
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No
Technical
Rolling stock	Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Operating speed	61.5 km/h (38 mph)
Route map

The 22855 / 56 Santragachi–Tirupati Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Zone that runs between Santragachi and Tirupati in India.^[1]

It operates as train number 22855 from Santragachi to Tirupati and as train number 22856 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Odisha & Andhra Pradesh.

Coaches

The 22855 / 56 Santragachi–Tirupati Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, eight sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.^[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 22855 Santragachi–Tirupati Express covers the distance of 1,611 km (1,001 mi) in 26 hours 10 mins (62 km/h) and in 26 hours 25 mins as the 22856 Tirupati–Santragachi Express (61 km/h).^[3]

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 22855 / 56 Santragachi–Tirupati Express runs from Santragachi via Kharagpur Junction, Khurda Road Junction, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada Junction, Gudur Junction, Renigunta Junction to Tirupati.^[4]

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Santragachi Junction-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

1. Pradhan, Hemanta (29 May 2016). "Santragachi–Tirupati train derailed in Odisha". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
2. [1], thehindu.com, 28 April 2015
3. [2], South Central Railway, 21 February 2014
4. [3], indiatimes.com, 27 October 2013

External links

• 22855 Santragachi–Tirupati Express at India Rail Info
• 22856 Tirupati–Santragachi Express at India Rail Info