The 22125 / 22126 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express is a
AC express train of the AC Express series belonging to
Indian Railways
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Central Railway zone
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that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 22125 from Nagpur Junction to Amritsar Junction and as train number 22126 in the reverse direction, serving the states of
Maharashtra
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Madhya Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh
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Delhi
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Haryana
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Punjab
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Coaches
The 22125 / 26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express has 9 AC 3 tier, 4 AC 2 Tier, 1 AC 1st Class & 2 End-on Generator Coaches. It doesn't carry a
pantry car
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These cars provide the highest level of service of any rai ...
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
* 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 22125 Nagpur–Amritsar Junction AC Superfast Express covers the distance of in 27 hours 15 mins (57.00 km/h) and in 24 hours 15 mins as 22126 Amritsar–Nagpur AC Superfast Express (64.00 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a
Superfast Express
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surcharge.
Routeing
The 22125 / 26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express runs from Nagpur Junction via , , , , , to Amritsar Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a
Ajni Loco Shed-based
WAP-7
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electric locomotive powers the train up to its destination.
Operation
*22125 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express leaves Nagpur Junction every Saturday & arriving Amritsar Junction the next day.
*22126 Amritsar–Nagpur AC Superfast Express leaves Amritsar Junction every Monday & arriving Nagpur Junction the next day.
References
External links
22125 AC Superfast Expressat India Rail Info
22126 AC Superfast Expressat India Rail Info
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Transport in Nagpur
Transport in Amritsar
AC Express (Indian Railways) trains
Rail transport in Maharashtra
Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Rail transport in Haryana
Rail transport in Delhi
Rail transport in Punjab, India