Amravati–Ajni Intercity Express

The 12119 / 20 Amravati - Ajni Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Central Railway zone that runs between Amravati and Ajni in India.

Amravati - Ajni Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service8 September 2008 (2008-09-08)
Current operator(s)Central Railway zone
Route
StartAmravati
Stops3
EndAjni
Distance travelled178 km (111 mi)
Service frequencyDaily (Except Sat)
Train number(s)12119 / 12120
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed32.5 km/h (20 mph)

It operates as train number 12119 from Amravati to Ajni and as train number 12120 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra.

Coaches

The 12119 / 20 Amravati Ajni Intercity Express has nine general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry 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.

Service

The 12119 Amravati - Ajni Intercity Express covers the distance of 178 km (111 mi) in 2 hours 45 mins (65 km/hr) & in 3 hours 10 mins as the 12120 Ajni - Amravati Intercity Express (56 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 12119 / 20 Intercity Express runs from Amravati via Dhamangaon, Pulgaon, Wardha Junction to Ajni.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Kalyan Loco Shed based WCAM 3 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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