Pune–Lucknow Express

{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Pune–Lucknow Express

| image =

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| caption =

| type = Express

| locale =

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|02|10}}{{cite web|title=Railway Minister Flags off Three New Trains|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=115322|publisher=Press Information Bureau|accessdate=10 February 2015}}

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| operator = Central Railway zone

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}} (PUNE)

| stops = 12

| end = {{stnlnk| Lucknow Junction}} (LJN)

| distance = {{convert|1481|km|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 28 hours 30 minutes

| frequency = Weekly{{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved

| seating = No

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = No

| observation =

| entertainment = No

| baggage = Below the seats

| otherfacilities=

| stock = 2

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}

| el =

| train number = 11407/11408

| speed = {{cvt|52|km/h}}

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Pune–Lucknow Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}} in Maharashtra and {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}} of Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 11407/11408 train numbers on a weekly basis.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Several-trains-diverted-cancelled-after-accident/articleshow/48367255.cms Several trains diverted, cancelled after accident ][http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2858&did=1436610953883F5C015DF3BF464091169D9477B5FB559.web107 Trains Cancelled on 14.7.2015]

Service

The 11407/Pune–Lucknow Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 1481 km in 28 hrs 30 mins. 11408/Lucknow–Pune Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 1481 km in 28 hrs 30 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ahmednagar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kopargaon}}
  • {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jalgaon Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Khandwa Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Habibganj}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bina Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Orai}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}
  • {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Bhusawal Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Pune to Lucknow and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

  • {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}

Rake share

This train shares a rake 11405/11406 Pune–Amravati Express.

See also

Notes

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References