Indore–Pune Superfast Express

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Indore–Pune Superfast Express
Indur Pune Logo.jpg
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra
First service1 January 1999; 23 years ago (1999-01-01)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartIndore Junction (INDB)
Stops16
EndPune Junction (PUNE)
Distance travelled962 km (598 mi)
Average journey time17 hrs 30 mins
Service frequency5 Days a Week
Train number(s)22944/22943
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speedAverage Speed: 55 km/h (34 mph) Maximum Speed: 110 km/h (68 mph)
The Indore–Pune Superfast Express at Vadodara railway station in 2011

The 22943/22944 Indore–Pune Superfast Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways which runs between Indore Junction in Madhya Pradesh and Pune Junction in Maharashtra. Recently its tracks are being converted to LHB to give more comfort to passengers.

It is the first rail connection between Indore and Pune other being Indore–Pune Express (via Panvel).[1][2][3][4]

Coach composition[]

The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper class
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service[]

  • 22943/Pune–Indore Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 962 km in 17 hrs 00 mins.[5]
  • 22944/Indore–Pune Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 962 km in 17 hrs 30 mins.[6]

Route and halts[]

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule[]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22943 PUNE Pune Junction 15:30 PM Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri,Sat Indore Junction 08:30 AM Sun,Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat
22944 INDB Indore Junction 14:35 PM Sun,Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri Pune Junction 08:05 AM Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri,Sat

Rake sharing[]

The train shares its rake with 19311/19312 Indore–Pune Express (via Panvel).

Traction[]

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4E or WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Mhow-Manmad Rail project – Railway ministry, MP govt to ink MoU soon
  2. ^ EXTRA COACHES ATTACHED IN 15 PAIRS OF TRAINS ON PERMANENT BASIS AND IN 2 PAIRS OF TRAINS ON TEMPORARY BASIS
  3. ^ Indore-Pune express breaks down, delays Delhi, Mumbai trains
  4. ^ Waiting list goes above 1000 in Indore-Pune Express
  5. ^ "22943/Pune - Indore Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  6. ^ "22944/Indore - Pune Superfast Express". India Rail Info.

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