The 22117 / 18 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express is a
Superfast Express train of the
AC Express series belonging to
Indian Railways
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Central Railway zone that runs between and in India.
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
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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.
* 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 in 12 hours (60.00 km/h) and in 13 hours 5 mins as 22118 Amravati–Pune Junction AC Superfast Express (55.00 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above , 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 , , , , , to Amravati.
''Central Railway'', 7 May 2017
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Electric Loco Shed, Ajni, Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train to its destination.
Rake sharing
22123/24 – Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express
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 and in India.
It operates as train number 22123 from Pune Junction ...
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.
References
External links
22117 AC Superfast Express
at India Rail Info
22118 AC Superfast Express
at India Rail Info
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AC Express (Indian Railways) trains
Rail transport in Maharashtra
Transport in Amravati
Transport in Pune
Railway services introduced in 2017