Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express

The 22117 / 18 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Central Railway zone that runs between Pune Junction and Amravati in India.

Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express

Overview
Service type	AC Express
First service	10 May 2017 (2017-05-10)
Current operator(s)	Central Railways
Route
Termini	Pune Junction Amravati
Stops	8
Distance travelled	725 km (450 mi)
Average journey time	12 hours
Service frequency	1 day a week
Train number(s)	22117 / 22118
On-board services
Class(es)	AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangements	No
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Auto-rack arrangements	No
Catering facilities	No
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 22125/26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express & 22123/24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express
Baggage facilities	Storage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification	Yes
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 60 km/h (37 mph), including halts

It operates as train number 22117 from Pune Junction to Amravati and as train number 22118 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra.

Coaches

The 22117 / 18 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express has 9 AC 3 tier, 4 AC 2 Tier & 2 End on Generator coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car .

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
	EOG	H1	A4	A3	A2	A1	B9	B8	B7	B6	B5	B4	B3	B2	B1	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 22117 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 725 km (450 mi) in 12 hours (60.00 km/h) and in 13 hours 5 mins as 22118 Amravati–Pune Junction AC Superfast Express (55.00 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 22117 / 18 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express runs from Pune Junction via Daund Junction, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Akola Junction, Badnera Junction to Amravati.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, an Ajni-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train to its destination.

Rake sharing

22123/24 – Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express

Operation

• 22117 Pune Junction–Amravati AC Superfast Express leaves Pune Junction every Wednesday & arriving Amravati the next day.
• 22118 Amravati–Pune Junction AC Superfast Express leaves Amravati every Thursday & arriving Pune Junction the next day.

External links

• 22117 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info
• 22118 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info