Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Superfast Express

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Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service24 May 2016; 5 years ago (2016-05-24)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
StartPune Junction (PUNE)
Stops25
EndHazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Distance travelled1,511 km (939 mi)
Average journey time24 hours 20 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly.
Train number(s)12493 / 12494
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesStorage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts

The 12493 / 12494 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between Pune Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.[1]

It operates as train number 12493 from Pune Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12494 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Haryana.

Coaches[]

12493/12494 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express has 10 AC 3 tier, 6 AC 2 Tier, 1 AC First Class & 2 End on Generator Coaches. It carries 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.

The train used to run with Rajdhani coaches of ICF. Now the train runs with the new and Modern LHB coaches coaches.

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
BSicon LDER.svg EOG B10 B9 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 PC A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 H1 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[]

12493 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express covers the distance of 1,511 km (939 mi) in 24 hours 20 mins (62.00 km/hr) & in 23 hours 50 mins as 12494 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Pune Junction Darshan AC Express (63.00 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. The train has maximum speed of 110 kmph and is hauled by Vadodara-based WAP-7 or Ghaziabad-based WAP-5

Routing[]

The 12493/12494 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express runs from Pune Junction via Lonavala, Kalyan Junction, Vasai Road, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Traction[]

As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive powers the train up to its destination.

Operation[]

  • 12493 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express leaves Pune Junction every Sunday & arriving Hazrat Nizamuddin the next day.[2]
  • 12494 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Pune Darshan AC Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Friday & arriving Pune the next day.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ [1], dnaindia.com, 23 May 2016
  2. ^ . Western Railways. 26 May 2016 http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3262&did=1464092805847EFF4674258DB5980B3259E9D3D8B2CC5.web9. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ [2], pib.nic.in, 23 May 2016

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