Mumbai–Pune Shatabdi Express

Mumbai-Pune Shatabdi was a train in Shatabdi series of Indian Railways. This was the first dedicated high priority train of Indian Railways between Mumbai and Pune. This was fully air conditioned train. This train used to run in morning 6:45 AM from Mumbai and reach Pune at 09.45 AM and leave Pune at 5:45 PM and reach Mumbai at 8:45 PM in evening. This train was replaced by Intercity Express due to low response.[1] The Intercity also has non ac compartments. Intercity leaves Mumbai at 6:40 AM and arrives Pune at 9:57 AM and leaves Pune at 5:55 PM and arrives Mumbai at 9:05 PM.

Mumbai-Pune Shatabdi Express
Overview
Service typeShatabdi Express
LocaleMaharashtra, India
First service1995
Last service2004
Current operator(s)Indian Railway
Route
StartChhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
Stops4 + 1 technical halt (Mumbai-Pune)
3 + 1 technical halt (Pune-Mumbai)
EndPune Junction
Distance travelled192.2 km (119.4 mi)
Average journey time3 hours, 35 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12027/12028
On-board services
Class(es)AC Economy, AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Observation facilitiesNo rake shareing, The train used to run as the only premium train between Mumbai and Pune.
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockKalyan WCAM 3 or WCAM 2/2P locomotive, ICF Shatabdi Rake
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed53.58 km/h (33 mph) with stops
Route map

This train was extremely popular as it was initially the fastest and most comfortable way to travel between Mumbai and Pune. With the opening of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway in 2003, demand dropped considerably for luxury train services. In 2004, the service was cancelled.

See also
  • Sister trains Mumbai-Pune:
  • Via Kalyan
  1. Deccan Express
  2. Deccan Queen
  3. Indrayani Express
  4. Intercity Express
  5. Sinhagad Express
  • Via Panvel
  1. Pragati Express
  • Defunct
  1. Poona Mail
  2. Mumbai-Pune Passenger

References
  1. Good news for Shatabdi commuters timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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