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The 12297 /12298 '''Pune - Ahmedabad Duronto Express''' is a [[Superfast/Mail Trains in India|Superfast]] express train of [[Indian Railways]] [[Duronto Express|Duronto Class]] that connects [[Pune Junction railway station|Pune Junction]] (PUNE) to [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] (ADI).
The 12297 /12298 '''Pune - Ahmedabad Duronto Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|Express]] train of [[Indian Railways]] [[Duronto Express|Duronto Class]] that connects [[Pune Junction railway station|Pune Junction]] (PUNE) to [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] (ADI).


It operates as train number 12297 from [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] to [[Pune Junction railway station|Pune Junction]] and as train number 12298 in the reverse direction.
It operates as train number 12297 from [[Ahmedabad Junction railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] to [[Pune Junction railway station|Pune Junction]] and as train number 12298 in the reverse direction.
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==Service==
==Service==


It is the fastest train on the [[Pune railway station|Pune]] – [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad]] sector, averaging 73.27 km/hr in both directions.
It is the fastest train on the [[Pune railway station|Pune]] – [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad]] sector, averaging 160  km/hr in both directions.


==Train Details==
==Train Details==
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==Traction==
==Traction==


Dual traction [[WCAM 2/2P]] or [[Indian locomotive class WCAM 3|WCAM 3]] locomotives from the [[Kalyan railway station|Kalyan]] shed would haul the train all the way in both directions.
It is hauled by a Vadodara based WAP 4 end to end.
 
With progressive electrification changeover from DC traction to AC traction, [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]] based [[WAP 7]] locomotives have begun hauling the train.


==Halts==
==Halts==

Latest revision as of 17:04, 2 July 2021

Pune - Ahmedabad Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeDuronto Express
First service11 March 2012; 14 years ago (2012-03-11)
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
StartPune (PUNE)
Stops3
EndAhmedabad (ADI)
Distance travelled635 km (395 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 40 minutes
Service frequency3 days a week
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gaugeBroad - 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed72 km/h (45 mph) average including halts

The 12297 /12298 Pune - Ahmedabad Duronto Express is a Express train of Indian Railways Duronto Class that connects Pune Junction (PUNE) to Ahmedabad Junction (ADI).

It operates as train number 12297 from Ahmedabad Junction to Pune Junction and as train number 12298 in the reverse direction.

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The rake has nine AC 3-tier coaches, three AC 2-tier coaches, one AC First Class, and two EOG cars, making a total of fifteen coaches. It does not have a pantry car coach.

As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on the demand.

Service[edit | edit source]

It is the fastest train on the PuneAhmedabad sector, averaging 160  km/hr in both directions.

Train Details[edit | edit source]

This train had its inaugural run on 11 March 2012 and it runs with new Duronto rakes.

It is one of three Duronto Express trains that run from Pune Junction, the others being 12221/22 Pune Howrah Duronto Express and 12263/64 Hazrat Nizamuddin Pune Duronto Express.

Traction[edit | edit source]

It is hauled by a Vadodara based WAP 4 end to end.

Halts[edit | edit source]

It halts at two stations only, which are;

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