The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express is a
Superfast 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 22123 from Pune Junction to Ajni and as train number 22124 in the reverse direction, serving the state of
Maharashtra
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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
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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 cCoach
Service
The 22123 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 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 , 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 , , , ,, , , to Ajni.
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Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Electric Loco Shed, Ajni, Ajni-based WAP-7
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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
External links
22123 AC Superfast Express
at India Rail Info
22124 AC Superfast Express
at India Rail Info
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pune-Ajni Intercity Express
Transport in Pune
Rail transport in Maharashtra
Transport in Amravati
AC Express (Indian Railways) trains