Pune - Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Superfast Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | AC Express |
| First service | 1 May 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Pune Junction |
| Stops | 25 |
| End | Hazrat Nizamuddin |
| Distance travelled | 1,511 km (939 mi) |
| Service frequency | 1 day a week. |
| Train number(s) | 12493 / 12494 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Baggage facilities | Storage space under berth |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed |
110 km/h (68 mph) maximum ,62 km/h (39 mph), including halts |
The 12493 / 94 Pune Junction Hazrat Nizamuddin 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
The 12493 / 94 Pune Junction Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express has 10 AC 3 tier, 6 AC 2 Tier & 2 End on Generator Coaches. It carries a Pantry car coach .
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 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
The 12493 Pune Junction Hazrat Nizamuddin 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 AC Express (63.00 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12493 / 94 Pune Junction Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express runs from Pune Junction via Lonavala, Kalyan Junction, Vasai Road, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara Junction based WAP 5 locomotive powers the train up to its destination.
Operation
12493 Pune Junction Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express leaves Pune Junction every Sunday & arriving Hazrat Nizamuddin the next day.[2]
12494 Hazrat Nizamuddin Pune Junction AC Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Tuesday & arriving Pune the next day.[3]
References
External links
- 12493 AC Express at India Rail Info
- 12494 AC Express at India Rail Info
