Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Superfast Express
The 12493 / 12494 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express is a Superfast Express train of the AC Express series belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between Pune Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | AC Express |
| First service | 24 May 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Pune Junction (PUNE) Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) |
| Stops | 25 |
| Distance travelled | 1,511 km (939 mi) |
| Average journey time | 24 hours 20 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly. |
| Train number(s) | 12493 / 12494 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Storage space under berth |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Yes |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 62 km/h (39 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 12493 from Pune Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12494 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Haryana.
Coaches
12493/12494 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express has 10 AC 3 tier, 6 AC 2 Tier, 1 AC First Class & 2 End on Generator Coaches. It carries 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.
The train used to run with Rajdhani coaches of ICF. Now the train runs with the new and Modern LHB coach coaches.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EOG | B10 | B9 | B8 | B7 | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | PC | A6 | A5 | A4 | A3 | A2 | A1 | H1 | 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
12493 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express covers the distance of 1,511 km (939 mi) in 24 hours 20 mins (62.00 km/hr) & in 23 hours 50 mins as 12494 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Pune Junction Darshan AC Express (63.00 km/hr).
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. The train has maximum speed of 110 kmph and is hauled by Vadodara-based WAP-7 or Ghaziabad-based WAP-5
Routing
The 12493/12494 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express runs from Pune Junction via Lonavala, Kalyan Junction, Vasai Road, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive powers the train up to its destination.
Operation
References
- , dnaindia.com, 23 May 2016
- "Western Railway". Western Railways. 26 May 2016.
- , pib.nic.in, 23 May 2016
External links
- 12493 AC Express at India Rail Info
- 12494 AC Express at India Rail Info
