Ahmedabad–Pune Duronto Express

Pune–Ahmedabad Duronto Express
Overview
Service type	Duronto
Status	Active
Locale	Gujarat & Maharashtra
First service	11 March 2012 (2012-03-11)
Current operator(s)	Central Railways
Route
Termini	Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) Pune Junction (PUNE)
Stops	3
Distance travelled	635 km (395 mi)
Average journey time	8 hours, 40 min
Service frequency	3 days a week
Train number(s)	12297 / 12298
Line(s) used	Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier,AC 3 Tier
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering & e-catering
Observation facilities	Large windows in all carriages
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Duronto
Track gauge	5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speed	72 km/h (45 mph) average, 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum

The 12297 /12298 Pune–Ahmedabad Duronto Express is an Express train of Indian Railways Duronto Express class that connects Pune Junction (PUNE) to Ahmedabad Junction (ADI).

It operates as train number 12297 from Ahmedabad Junction to Pune Junction and as train number 12298 in the reverse direction.

Coach composition

The rake has nine AC 3-tier coaches, three AC 2-tier coaches, one AC First Class, and two EOG cars, making a total of fifteen coaches. It does not have a pantry car coach.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on the demand.

Train details

This train had its inaugural run on 11 March 2012 and it runs with new Duronto rakes.

See also

• Ahimsa Express
• Ahmedabad Junction railway station
• Duronto Express
• Pune Junction railway station

References

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External links

• [7] INDIANRAILINFO
• [8] IRCTC
• [9] IRFCA