Pune–Habibganj Humsafar Express
Pune - Habibganj Humsafar Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Pune Junction in Maharashtra and Habibganj (Bhopal) in Madhya Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 22171/22172 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| First service | October 6, 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | West Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Pune (PUNE) |
| Stops | 7 |
| End | Habibganj (HBJ) |
| Distance travelled | 890 km (553 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13h 30m |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22171 / 22172 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 66 km/h (41 mph) Avg. Speed |
Coach Composition
The train is completely 3-tier AC sleeper designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.
Service
It averages 66 km/hr as 22171/Pune - Habibganj Humsafar Express starts on Sunday from Pune Junction covering 890 km in 13 hrs 30 mins & 56 km/hr as 22172/Habibganj - Pune Humsafar Express starts on Sunday from Habibganj covering 890 km in 15 hrs 55 min.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed Itarsi based WAP 7 locomotives from Pune to Habibganj and vice versa.
Route & Halts
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 22169/22170 Santragachi-Habibganj Humsafar Express.
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