Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express
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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express
| logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| image = Central Railway Zone.svg
| caption =
| type = AC Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|05|12}}
| last =
| operator = Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Pune}} (PUNE)
| stops = 8
| end = {{stnlnk|Ajni}} (AJNI)
| distance = {{convert|887|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 14 hours
| frequency = Weekly.
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 22123 / 22124
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map = 250px
| map_state =
}}
The 22123 / 22124 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express is a AC express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Ajni}} in India.[http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3975&did=14941405840901C28F2D266024B91559FAB862CAB685F.web91], Central Railway, 7 May 2017
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
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.
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| 25px | 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
The 22123 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express covers the distance of {{convert|887|km|0|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast Express surcharge.
Routeing
The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express runs from Pune Junction via {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jalgaon Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}},{{stnlnk|Nandura}}, {{stnlnk|Akola Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Badnera Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Wardha Junction}} to Ajni.[http://www.nagpurtoday.in/prabhu-to-flag-off-regular-ajni-pune-ac-superfast-weekly-exp-on-may-9/05081450], nagpurtoday.in, 8 May 2017
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Ajni Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric 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–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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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/pune-ajni-ac-sf-express-22123/23216/76/196 22123 AC Superfast Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/ajni-pune-ac-sf-express-22124/23215/196/76 22124 AC Superfast Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra