Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express
Overview | |
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Service type | AC Express |
First service | 10 May 2017; 7 years ago (2017-05-10) |
Current operator(s) | Central Railways |
Route | |
Termini | Pune Junction Amravati |
Stops | 8 |
Distance travelled | 725 km (450 mi) |
Average journey time | 12 hours |
Service frequency | 1 day a week |
Train number(s) | 22117 / 22118 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier |
Seating arrangements | No |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Auto-rack arrangements | No |
Catering facilities | No |
Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 22125/26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express & 22123/24 Pune–Ajni 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 |
The 22117 / 18 Pune–Amravati 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 Amravati in India.
It operates as train number 22117 from Pune Junction to Amravati and as train number 22118 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra.
Coaches
The 22117 / 18 Pune Junction–Amravati 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 coach
Service
The 22117 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 725 km (450 mi) in 12 hours (60.00 km/h) and in 13 hours 5 mins as 22118 Amravati–Pune Junction AC Superfast Express (55.00 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 surcharge.
Routeing
The 22117 / 18 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express runs from Pune Junction via Daund Junction, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Akola Junction, Badnera Junction to Amravati.[1]
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train to its destination.
Rake sharing
22123/24 – Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express
Operation
- 22117 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express leaves Pune Junction every Wednesday & arriving Amravati the next day.
- 22118 Amravati–Pune Junction AC Superfast Express leaves Amravati every Thursday & arriving Pune Junction the next day.
References
- ^ [1], Central Railway, 7 May 2017
External links
- 22117 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info
- 22118 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info
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