Pune–Nanded Superfast Express
Pune Nanded Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Pune Junction and Hazur Sahib Nanded in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 2 July 2002 |
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Pune Junction |
| Stops | 11 |
| End | Hazur Sahib Nanded |
| Distance travelled | 661 km (411 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours |
| Service frequency | bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12729 / 12730 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No Pantry Car Coach attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum ,55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
Background
This train was inaugurated on 2 July 2002 from Hazur Sahib Nanded, flagged off by Nitish Kumar former minister of Railways, and was also included on 2002 rail budget.[1]
Service
The frequency of this train is bi-weekly and covers the distance of 661 km with an average speed of 55 km/h with a total time of 12 hours.[2]
Routes
This train passes through Daund Junction, Manmad Junction, Aurangabad, Parbhani Junction, Purna Junction on both sides.
Traction
As the route is partially electrified a WDM-3A of Pune Based pulls the train to its destination on both sides.
External links
References
- Rail Budget 2002-03, Retrieved 17 June 2019
- South Central railways, Retrieved 17 June 2019
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