Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express

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.

Pune - Amravati AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service10 May 2017 (2017-05-10)
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
StartPune Junction
Stops8
EndAmravati
Distance travelled725 km (450 mi)
Average journey time12 hours
Service frequency1 day a week.
Train number(s)22117 / 22118
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 22125/26 Nagpur - Amritsar AC Superfast Express & 22123/24 Pune - Ajni AC Superfast Express
Baggage facilitiesStorage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
,60 km/h (37 mph), including halts

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 carries a Pantry car coach .

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
EOGH1A4A3A2A1B9B8B7B6B5B4B3B2B1EOG
  • 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/hr) & in 13 hours 5 mins as 22118 Amravati Pune Junction AC Superfast Express (55.00 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway 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 , a 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
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