Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express
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| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | AC Express | ||||
| First service | 12 May 2017 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Pune Junction Ajni | ||||
| Stops | 8 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 887 km (551 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 14 hours | ||||
| Service frequency | 1 day a week. | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22123 / 22124 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier | ||||
| Seating arrangements | No | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 22117/18 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express & 22125/26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Storage space under berth | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | Yes | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 60 km/h (37 mph), including halts | ||||
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The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railway zone that runs between Pune Junction and Ajni in India.[1]
It operates as train number 22123 from Pune Junction to Ajni and as train number 22124 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Maharashtra.
Coaches[edit]
The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express has 9 AC 3 tier, 4 AC 2 Tier & 2 End on Generator coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car .
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EOG | H1 | A4 | A3 | A2 | A1 | B9 | B8 | B7 | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | EOG |
- EOG consists of Luggage and Generator coach
- B consists of AC 3 Tier coach
- PC consists of Pantry car coach
- A consists of AC 2 Tier coach
- H consists of First Class AC cCoach
Service[edit]
The 22123 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 887 km (551 mi) in 14 hours (63.00 km/h) and in 15 hours 55 mins as 22124 Ajni–Pune AC Superfast Express (56.00 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast Express surcharge.
Routeing[edit]
The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express runs from Pune Junction via Daund Junction, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction,Nandura, Akola Junction, Badnera Junction, Wardha Junction to Ajni.[2]
Traction[edit]
As the route is fully electrified, an Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train up to its destination.
Rake sharing[edit]
- 22117 / 22118 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express
- 22125 / 22126 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express
Operation[edit]
- 22123 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express leaves Pune Junction every Friday & arriving Ajni on next day.
- 22124 Ajni–Pune AC Superfast Express leaves Ajni every Tuesday & arriving Pune Junction on next day.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- 22123 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info
- 22124 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info
