Pune–Nanded Superfast Express

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Pune Nanded Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service2 July 2002 until Pune Jn
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
TerminiHazur Sahib Nanded
Pune Junction
Stops11
Distance travelled661 km (411 mi)
Average journey time12 hours
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17629 / 17630
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum,
55 km/h (34 mph), including halts

Pune Nanded Express is a Superfast train belonging to South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between Hazur Sahib Nanded and Pune Junction in India.

Background[edit]

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 the 2002 rail budget.[1]

Service[edit]

This train operates daily and covers a distance of 661 km with an average speed of 55 km/h with a total track cover time of approximately 12 hours.[2]

Routes[edit]

This train passes through Daund Junction, Manmad Junction, Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani Junction on both sides.

Traction[edit]

As the route is fully electrified, a WAP-7 of electric Loco Shed, Kalyan pulls the train to its destination on both sides.

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Rail Budget 2002-03, Retrieved 17 June 2019
  2. ^ South Central railways, Retrieved 17 June 2019