Pune–Habibganj Humsafar Express

Pune - Habibganj Humsafar Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Pune Junction in Maharashtra and Habibganj (Bhopal) in Madhya Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 22171/22172 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]

Pune - Habibganj Humsafar Express
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Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First serviceOctober 6, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-10-06)
Current operator(s)West Central Railways
Route
StartPune (PUNE)
Stops7
EndHabibganj (HBJ)
Distance travelled890 km (553 mi)
Average journey time13h 30m
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22171 / 22172
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed66 km/h (41 mph) Avg. Speed

Coach CompositionEdit

The train is completely 3-tier AC sleeper designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.

ServiceEdit

It averages 66 km/hr as 22171/Pune - Habibganj Humsafar Express starts on Sunday from Pune Junction covering 890 km in 13 hrs 30 mins & 56 km/hr as 22172/Habibganj - Pune Humsafar Express starts on Saturday from Habibganj covering 890 km in 15 hrs 55 min.

TractionEdit

Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed Itarsi based WAP 7 locomotives from Pune to Habibganj and vice versa.

Route & HaltsEdit

Rake SharingEdit

The train shares its rake with 22169/22170 Santragachi-Habibganj Humsafar Express.

Direction reversalEdit

Train reverses its direction one time:

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