Azad Hind Express is an express train of Central Railway of Indian Railways linking Pune with Howrah. It is one of the fastest trains in its route with high priority. It covers a distance of 2,015 kilometers at an average speed of 60 km/h.
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal | ||||
| First service | 2 February 1996 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway zone | ||||
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| Termini | Pune Junction Howrah Junction | ||||
| Stops | 35 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,015 km (1,252 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 33 hours 20 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12129 / 12130 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper, General | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Yes | ||||
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| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 65 km/h (40 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Route edit
During its 33-hour journey, the Azad Hind Express stops at 30 stations. Some of the important stations by which it passes are:
Reversal edit
This train no longer reverses at Daund Junction. It passes through a new Daund chord line which is specifically created to avoid reversal and delays at Daund Junction.