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 RailwaysCentral Railway zone that runs between Pune Junction and Amravati in India.

Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service10 May 2017; 7 years ago (2017-05-10)
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
TerminiPune Junction
Amravati
Stops8
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 First Class, AC 2 Tier, 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 coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
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

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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 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 coach

Service

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The 22117 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 725 km (450 mi) in 12 hours (60.00 km/h) and in 13 hours 5 mins as 22118 Amravati–Pune Junction AC Superfast Express (55.00 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 surcharge.

Routeing

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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

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

Rake sharing

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22123/24 – Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express

Operation

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  • 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

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  1. ^ [1], Central Railway, 7 May 2017
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