Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express

Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express

Overview
Service type	AC Express
First service	12 May 2017; 7 years ago (2017-05-12)
Current operator(s)	Central Railways
Route
Termini	Pune Junction Ajni
Stops	8
Distance travelled	887 km (551 mi)
Average journey time	14 hours
Service frequency	1 day a week.
Train number(s)	22123 / 22124
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier
Seating arrangements	No
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Auto-rack arrangements	No
Catering facilities	Yes
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 22117/18 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express & 22125/26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express
Baggage facilities	Storage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification	Yes
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 60 km/h (37 mph), including halts
Route map

The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railway zone that runs between Pune Junction and Ajni in India.[1]

It operates as train number 22123 from Pune Junction to Ajni and as train number 22124 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Maharashtra.

Coaches

The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express has 9 AC 3 tier, 4 AC 2 Tier & 2 End on Generator coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car .

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
	EOG	H1	A4	A3	A2	A1	B9	B8	B7	B6	B5	B4	B3	B2	B1	EOG

• EOG consists of Luggage and Generator coach
• B consists of AC 3 Tier coach
• PC consists of Pantry car coach
• A consists of AC 2 Tier coach
• H consists of First Class AC cCoach

Service

The 22123 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 887 km (551 mi) in 14 hours (63.00 km/h) and in 15 hours 55 mins as 22124 Ajni–Pune AC Superfast Express (56.00 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast Express surcharge.

Routeing

The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express runs from Pune Junction via Daund Junction, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction,Nandura, Akola Junction, Badnera Junction, Wardha Junction to Ajni.[2]

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, an Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train up to its destination.

Rake sharing

• 22117 / 22118 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express
• 22125 / 22126 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express

Operation

• 22123 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express leaves Pune Junction every Friday & arriving Ajni on next day.
• 22124 Ajni–Pune AC Superfast Express leaves Ajni every Tuesday & arriving Pune Junction on next day.

References

1. [1], Central Railway, 7 May 2017
2. [2], nagpurtoday.in, 8 May 2017

External links

• 22123 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info
• 22124 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info