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==Coach composition==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:


* 1st AC cum AC II Tier
* 1st AC cum AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 4 AC III Tier
* 4 AC III Tier
* 10 Sleeper Coaches
* 10 Sleeper coaches
* 2 General Unreserved
* 2 General Unreserved
* 2 EOG
* 2 EOG

Latest revision as of 16:33, 14 July 2021


Bilaspur–Pune Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service4 July 2008; 16 years ago (2008-07-04)
Current operator(s)South East Central Railways
Route
StartBilaspur (BSP)
Stops17
EndPune (PUNE)
Distance travelled1,302 km (809 mi)
Average journey time22h 20m
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12849 / 12850
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts

The 12849 / 12850 Bilaspur–Pune Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to South East Central Railway zone that runs between Bilaspur Junction and Pune Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 12849/12850 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

12849 Bilaspur–Pune Superfast Express has an average speed of 59 km/hr and covers 1302 km in 22h 10m. The 12850 Pune–Bilaspur Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 1302 km in 23h 10m.

Route & Halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1st AC cum AC II Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper coaches
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 EOG

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Bhilai-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bilaspur to Daund Junction, After that a Bhusawal-based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train to its remainder journey until Pune and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 12851/12852 Bilaspur–Chennai Central Superfast Express.

Direction reversal[edit]

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. "Press Information Bureau – Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  2. "Still will not Pentrykar food 306118 – Not a painter, yet the food will be available in trains". naidunia.jagran.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  3. "Latest Durg News 26/01/2015: एक्सप्रेस सुपरफास्ट ट्रेनों में सुविधा - एक्सप्रेस सुपरफास्ट ट्रेनों में सुविधा - Dainik Bhaskar". bhaskar.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.[permanent dead link]

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