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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Hazrat | | name = Hazrat Nizamuddin–Pune Duronto Express | ||
| image = Duranto-pune-2010.jpg | | image = Duranto-pune-2010.jpg | ||
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| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railways]] | | operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railways]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM) | ||
| stops = 8 | | stops = 8 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}} (PUNE) | ||
| distance = {{convert|1515|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|1515|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 19 hours 45 minutes | | journeytime = 19 hours 45 minutes | ||
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| baggage = Overhead racks | | baggage = Overhead racks | ||
| otherfacilities= | | otherfacilities= | ||
| stock = [[LHB | | stock = [[LHB coaches]] | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 12263 / 12264 | | trainnumber = 12263 / 12264 | ||
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The 12263 / 12264 '''Hazrat | The 12263 / 12264 '''Hazrat Nizamuddin–Pune Duronto Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of [[Indian Railways]] [[Duronto Express]] type connecting {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM) to {{stnlnk|Pune}} (PUNE). It is currently being operated with train numbers 12263 / 12264.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-29/pune/40271290_1_central-railway-railway-officials-duronto-train | archive-url=https://archive.today/20131016072321/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-29/pune/40271290_1_central-railway-railway-officials-duronto-train | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 October 2013 | title=Falling boulder in ghat derails Pune-bound train | date=29 June 2013 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=16 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-09-29/pune/28113169_1_pune-delhi-superfast-train-hrs | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140215172015/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-09-29/pune/28113169_1_pune-delhi-superfast-train-hrs | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 February 2014 | title=20 hrs to Delhi by train | date=29 September 2009 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=16 October 2013}}</ref> | ||
==Coach composition== | ==Coach composition== | ||
The rake has 10 [[Air conditioning|AC]] 3 tier [[Passenger car (rail)| | The rake has 10 [[Air conditioning|AC]] 3 tier [[Passenger car (rail)|coach]]es, 3 AC 2 tier coaches, 1 AC [[First Class travel|First Class]], 1 Pantry car and 2 EOG cars making a total of 17 coaches.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.exploreindia.in/new-delhi-pune-delhi-duronto-express-train.htm | title=Delhi Pune Delhi Duronto Express train | access-date=16 October 2013}}</ref> | ||
The train is similar to | The train is similar to Pune–Ahmedabad Duronto. Earlier train was of 16 coaches with ICF Rajdani rakes. It had speed of 130 kmph. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
This train had its inaugural run on 28 September 2009. It currently runs with new LHB Rajdhani rakes, which were allotted to it recently. It is one of 3 [[Duronto Express]] trains running out of | This train had its inaugural run on 28 September 2009. It currently runs with new LHB Rajdhani rakes, which were allotted to it recently. It is one of 3 [[Duronto Express]] trains running out of {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, the other trains being the 12221/22 [[Pune–Howrah Duronto Express]] & 12297/98 [[Pune–Ahmedabad Duronto Express]]. It travels at a peak speed of 130 km/h with an average speed of 76 km/h as 12263 and 75 km/h as 12264. | ||
==Service== | ==Service== | ||
It is the fastest train on the | It is the fastest train on the Delhi–Pune sector.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-04/pune/28173344_1_superfast-train-bi-weekly-weekly-train | archive-url=https://archive.today/20131016072245/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-04/pune/28173344_1_superfast-train-bi-weekly-weekly-train | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 October 2013 | title=Non-stop to Delhi, superfast to Solapur | date=4 July 2009 | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=16 October 2013}}</ref> It averages 76.96 km/hr as 12263 Duronto Express covering 1520 km in 19 hrs 45 mins & in 20 hrs 45 mins averaging 73.25 km/hr as 12264 Duronto Express. | ||
Some of the other trains that cover the | Some of the other trains that cover the Delhi–Pune sectors are 12629/30 [[Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express]], 11077/78 [[Jhelum Express]], 12779/80 [[Goa Express]], 12781/82 [[Swarna Jayanti Express]]. | ||
==Route== | ==Route== | ||
The train halts at | The train halts at {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vasai Road}}, {{stnlnk|Kalyan}}, {{stnlnk|Khandala}} and {{stnlnk|Lonavala}} in both directions. | ||
{{stnlnk|Karjat}} is a technical halt only as 12264 Duronto Express to facilitate banker loco attachment in order to push the train up the ghats. | |||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
At its introduction, it was hauled by a [[WCAM 2/2P]] or [[Indian locomotive class WCAM 3|WCAM 3]] locomotives of the [[Kalyan | At its introduction, it was hauled by a [[WCAM-2/2P]] or [[Indian locomotive class WCAM-3|WCAM-3]] locomotives of the [[Electric Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan Shed]] from Pune to {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} after which a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tughlakabad|Tughlakabad]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-7]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-5]] used to haul the train for the remainder of its journey. This was due to DC traction on the Central Line in Mumbai region. Now it is hauled end to end by [[Vadodara]] or [[Tuglakabad]] [[WAP 7]], as an offlink [[Ajni]] [[WAP 7]] hauls it. | ||
With a complete changeover from DC to AC in 2014, it is currently hauled end to end by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tuglakabad|Tughlakabad]] based [[WAP 7]] locomotive. | With a complete changeover from DC to AC in 2014, it is currently hauled end to end by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tuglakabad|Tughlakabad]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:Transport in Delhi]] | [[Category:Transport in Delhi]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Pune]] | [[Category:Transport in Pune]] | ||
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Duronto Express |
| First service | 28 September 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) |
| Stops | 8 |
| End | Pune Junction (PUNE) |
| Distance travelled | 1,515 km (941 mi) |
| Average journey time | 19 hours 45 minutes |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12263 / 12264 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 1 AC, 2 AC & 3 AC |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 77 km/h (48 mph) average including halts |
The 12263 / 12264 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Pune Duronto Express is a Superfast Express train of Indian Railways Duronto Express type connecting Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) to Pune (PUNE). It is currently being operated with train numbers 12263 / 12264.[1][2]
Coach composition[edit]
The rake has 10 AC 3 tier coaches, 3 AC 2 tier coaches, 1 AC First Class, 1 Pantry car and 2 EOG cars making a total of 17 coaches.[3] The train is similar to Pune–Ahmedabad Duronto. Earlier train was of 16 coaches with ICF Rajdani rakes. It had speed of 130 kmph.
Background[edit]
This train had its inaugural run on 28 September 2009. It currently runs with new LHB Rajdhani rakes, which were allotted to it recently. It is one of 3 Duronto Express trains running out of Pune Junction, the other trains being the 12221/22 Pune–Howrah Duronto Express & 12297/98 Pune–Ahmedabad Duronto Express. It travels at a peak speed of 130 km/h with an average speed of 76 km/h as 12263 and 75 km/h as 12264.
Service[edit]
It is the fastest train on the Delhi–Pune sector.[4] It averages 76.96 km/hr as 12263 Duronto Express covering 1520 km in 19 hrs 45 mins & in 20 hrs 45 mins averaging 73.25 km/hr as 12264 Duronto Express.
Some of the other trains that cover the Delhi–Pune sectors are 12629/30 Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express, 11077/78 Jhelum Express, 12779/80 Goa Express, 12781/82 Swarna Jayanti Express.
Route[edit]
The train halts at Kota Junction, Ratlam Junction, Vadodara Junction, Vasai Road, Kalyan, Khandala and Lonavala in both directions.
Karjat is a technical halt only as 12264 Duronto Express to facilitate banker loco attachment in order to push the train up the ghats.
Traction[edit]
At its introduction, it was hauled by a WCAM-2/2P or WCAM-3 locomotives of the Kalyan Shed from Pune to Vadodara Junction after which a Tughlakabad or Vadodara-based WAP-7 or Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 used to haul the train for the remainder of its journey. This was due to DC traction on the Central Line in Mumbai region. Now it is hauled end to end by Vadodara or Tuglakabad WAP 7, as an offlink Ajni WAP 7 hauls it.
With a complete changeover from DC to AC in 2014, it is currently hauled end to end by a Tughlakabad-based WAP-7 locomotive.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Falling boulder in ghat derails Pune-bound train". The Times of India. 29 June 2013. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ↑ "20 hrs to Delhi by train". The Times of India. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 15 February 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ↑ "Delhi Pune Delhi Duronto Express train". Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ↑ "Non-stop to Delhi, superfast to Solapur". The Times of India. 4 July 2009. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
