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Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express

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Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service12 May 2017; 7 years ago (2017-05-12)
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
TerminiPune Junction
Ajni
Stops8
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 coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
60 km/h (37 mph), including halts
Route map

The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian RailwaysCentral Railway zone that runs between Pune Junction and Ajni in India.[1]

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

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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
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

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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

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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.[2]

Traction

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As the route is fully electrified, an Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train up to its destination.

Rake sharing

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Operation

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  • 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.

References

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