Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express
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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Pune–Amravati 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|10}}
| last =
| operator = Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Pune}} (PUNE)
| stops = 9
| end = {{stnlnk|Amravati}} (AMI)
| distance = {{convert|725|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 13 hours
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC First 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 = 22117 / 22118
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 22117 / 22118 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Amravati}} in India.
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
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.
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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 coach
Service
The 22117 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express covers the distance of {{convert|725|km|0|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 22117 / 18 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express runs from Pune Junction via {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jalgaon Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Akola Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Badnera Junction}} to Amravati.[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
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train to its destination.
Rake sharing
22123/24 – Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express
Operation
- 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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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/pune-amravati-ac-superfast-express-22117/52239/76/3446 22117 AC Superfast Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/amravati-pune-ac-superfast-express-22118/52235/3446/76 22118 AC Superfast Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:AC Express (Indian Railways) trains
Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra