Solapur–Miraj Express
Solapur–Miraj Superfast Express is an intercity Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Solapur in Maharashtra and Miraj Junction of Maharashtra.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| First service | 18 February 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Solapur (SUR) |
| Stops | 11 |
| End | Miraj Junction (MRJ) |
| Distance travelled | 268 km (167 mi) |
| Average journey time | 6 hours 05 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily[lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22155/22156 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) |
It is the highest priority daily Superfast train of Miraj-Pandharpur-Kurduwadi section.
Miraj is a Medical City located in Sangli District of India, Miraj is an Important Medical hub for the people of Western Maharashtra & Northern Karnataka.
It is currently being operated with 22155/22156 train numbers on a daily basis. People of Solapur have demanded extension of Solapur–Miraj express up to Kalburagi.
This extension will connect Gulbarga with districts of Western Maharashtra.
▪ Solapur–Miraj Superfast Express is an important train which continues the legacy of narrow gauge (Miraj–Pandharpur) passenger train well known as 'Deva chi gadi'
▪ Miraj Superfast Express connects Solapur, Kurduvadi, Pandharpur and many other towns with medical city 'Miraj Jn'. There by creating huge economy & patronage to Central Railways.
Service
The 11309/Solapur–Miraj Express has Superfast speed of 4hrs 50mins journey. The 11310/Miraj–Solapur Express has Superfast speed and covers the journey in 4 hours 50 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Solapur
- Mohol
- Madha
- Kurduvadi Junction
- Modnimb
- Pandharpur
- Sangola
- Jath Road
- Dhalgaon
- Kavathe Mahankal
- Sulgare
- Arag
- Miraj Junction
Coach composition
The train consists of 14 coaches:
- 7 General
- 5 Reserved seating.
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Pune Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Solapur to Miraj and vice versa.
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
External links
- 11310/Miraj–Solapur Express India Rail Info
- 11309/Solapur–Miraj Express India Rail Info
References