Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express
The 22117 / 18 Pune–Amravati 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 Amravati in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | AC Express |
| First service | 10 May 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Pune Junction |
| Stops | 8 |
| End | Amravati |
| Distance travelled | 725 km (450 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours |
| Service frequency | 1 day a week |
| Train number(s) | 22117 / 22118 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 22125/26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express & 22123/24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express |
| Baggage facilities | Storage space under berth |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| 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 |
It operates as train number 22117 from Pune Junction to Amravati and as train number 22118 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra.
Coaches
The 22117 / 18 Pune Junction–Amravati 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 coach
Service
The 22117 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 725 km (450 mi) in 12 hours (60.00 km/hr) & in 13 hours 5 mins as 22118 Amravati–Pune Junction AC Superfast Express (55.00 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 22117 / 18 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express runs from Pune Junction via Daund Junction, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Akola Junction, Badnera Junction to Amravati.[1]
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train to its destination.
Rake sharing
22123/24 – Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express
Operation
- 22117 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express leaves Pune Junction every Wednesday & arriving Amravati the next day.
- 22118 Amravati–Pune Junction AC Superfast Express leaves Amravati every Thursday & arriving Pune Junction the next day.
External links
- 22117 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info
- 22118 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info
