Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | AC Express | ||||
| First service | 12 May 2017 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini |
Pune Junction Ajni |
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| 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.
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
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
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
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.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train up to its destination.
Rake sharing
- 22117 / 22118 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express
- 22125 / 22126 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express
Operation
- 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.