Indore–Pune Express (via Panvel)
The 19311/19312 Indore - Pune Express Via-Panvel is an express train of the Indian Railways, which runs between Indore, the largest city and commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Pune, the commercial hub of Maharashtra.[1]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra |
| First service | 28 June 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Indore Junction |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Pune Junction |
| Distance travelled | 966 km (600 mi) |
| Average journey time | 19 hrs 35 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 19311/19312 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-Catering |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) |
It is the second rail connection between Indore and Pune other being Indore–Pune Superfast Express. This is first train from Indore to Navi Mumbai connecting Indore to Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Panvel, Karjat stations of Navi Mumbai.
Coach composition
The train consists of 17 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Laggage Rake
Service
The 19311/Pune - Indore Express has an average speed of 54 km/hr and covers 966 km in 17 hrs 55 mins.[2]
The 19312/Indore - Pune Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 966 km in 19 hrs 35 mins.[3]
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19311 | PUNE | Pune Junction | 17:30 PM | Sun,Wed | Indore Junction | 11:25 AM | Mon,Thu |
| 19312 | INDB | Indore Junction | 16:50 PM | Tue,Sat | Pune Junction | 12:25 PM | Sun,Wed |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed based WAP 5 or WAP 4E electric locomotives.
References
- "Introduction of New Bi-weekly Express train between Pune and Indore via Karjat-Panvel-Vasai Road". Central Railway.
- "19311/Pune - Indore Express". India Rail Info.
- "19312/Indore - Pune Express". India Rail Info.