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Indore–Pune Superfast Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra |
| First service | 1 January 1999 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Indore Junction (INDB) |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Pune Junction (PUNE) |
| Distance travelled | 962 km (598 mi) |
| Average journey time | 17 hrs 30 mins |
| Service frequency | 5 Days a Week |
| Train number(s) | 22944/22943 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | Average Speed: 55 km/h (34 mph) Maximum Speed: 110 km/h (68 mph) |
The Indore–Pune Superfast Express at Vadodara railway station in 2011
The 22943/22944 Indore–Pune Superfast Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways which runs between Indore Junction in Madhya Pradesh and Pune Junction in Maharashtra. Recently its tracks are being converted to LHB to give more comfort to passengers.
It is the first rail connection between Indore and Pune other being Indore–Pune Express (via Panvel).[1][2][3][4]
Coach composition[edit]
The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service[edit]
- 22943/Pune–Indore Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 962 km in 17 hrs 00 mins.[5]
- 22944/Indore–Pune Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 962 km in 17 hrs 30 mins.[6]
Route and halts[edit]
The important halts of the train are:
- Indore Junction
- Dewas Junction
- Ujjain Junction
- Nagda Junction
- Khachrod
- Ratlam Junction
- Meghnagar
- Dahod
- Godhra Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Surat
- Vasai Road
- Bhiwandi Road
- Kalyan Junction
- Karjat Junction
- Lonavala
- Chinchwad
- Pune Junction
Schedule[edit]
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22943 | PUNE | Pune Junction | 15:30 PM | Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri,Sat | Indore Junction | 08:30 AM | Sun,Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat |
| 22944 | INDB | Indore Junction | 14:35 PM | Sun,Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri | Pune Junction | 08:05 AM | Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri,Sat |
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with 19311/19312 Indore–Pune Express (via Panvel).
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4E or WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Mhow-Manmad Rail project – Railway ministry, MP govt to ink MoU soon
- ↑ EXTRA COACHES ATTACHED IN 15 PAIRS OF TRAINS ON PERMANENT BASIS AND IN 2 PAIRS OF TRAINS ON TEMPORARY BASIS
- ↑ Indore-Pune express breaks down, delays Delhi, Mumbai trains
- ↑ Waiting list goes above 1000 in Indore-Pune Express
- ↑ "22943/Pune - Indore Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "22944/Indore - Pune Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
External links[edit]
- 22943/Pune–Indore Superfast Express India Rail Info
- 22944/Indore–Pune Superfast Express India Rail Info