Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express

The 22123 / 24 Pune Junction 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]

Pune - Ajni AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service12 May 2017 (2017-05-12)
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
StartPune Junction
Stops8
EndAjni
Distance travelled887 km (551 mi)
Average journey time14 hours
Service frequency1 day a week.
Train number(s)22123 / 22124
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 22117/18 Pune - Amravati AC Superfast Express & 22125/26 Nagpur - Amritsar 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
Route map

It operates as train number 22123 from Pune Junction to Ajni and as train number 22124 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra.

Coaches

The 22123 / 24 Pune Junction 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 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 22123 Pune Junction Ajni AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 887 km (551 mi) in 14 hours (63.00 km/hr) & in 15 hours 55 mins as 22124 Ajni Pune Junction AC Superfast Express (56.00 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 22123 / 24 Pune Junction Ajni AC Superfast Express runs from Pune Junction via Daund Junction, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction,Nandura, Akola Junction, Badnera Junction to Ajni.[2]

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 Junction Ajni AC Superfast Express leaves Pune Junction every Friday & arriving Ajni on next day.

22124 Ajni Pune Junction AC Superfast Express leaves Ajni every Tuesday & arriving Pune Junction on next day.

References

  1. , Central Railway, 7 May 2017
  2. , nagpurtoday.in, 8 May 2017
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