Ahmedabad–Pune Duronto Express

The 12297 /12298 Pune–Ahmedabad Duronto Express is an Express train of Indian Railways Duronto Express class that connects Pune Junction (PUNE) to Ahmedabad Junction (ADI).

Pune–Ahmedabad
Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeDuronto
StatusActive
LocaleGujarat & Maharashtra
First service11 March 2012 (2012-03-11)
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
TerminiAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Pune Junction (PUNE)
Stops3
Distance travelled635 km (395 mi)
Average journey time8 hours, 40 min
Service frequency3 days a week
Train number(s)12297 / 12298
Line(s) usedAhmedabad–Mumbai main line
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier,AC 3 Tier
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering & e-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all carriages
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Duronto
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speed72 km/h (45 mph) average,
130 km/h (81 mph) maximum

It operates as train number 12297 from Ahmedabad Junction to Pune Junction and as train number 12298 in the reverse direction.

Coach composition

The rake has nine AC 3-tier coaches, three AC 2-tier coaches, one AC First Class, and two EOG cars, making a total of fifteen coaches. It does not have a pantry car coach.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on the demand.

Train details

This train had its inaugural run on 11 March 2012 and it runs with new Duronto rakes.

See also

References
    • INDIANRAILINFO
    • IRCTC
    • IRFCA
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