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The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni 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 Ajni in India.[1]

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Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express

Overview
Service type	AC Express
First service	12 May 2017; 5 years ago (2017-05-12)
Current operator(s)	Central Railways
Route
Termini	Pune Junction Ajni
Stops	8
Distance travelled	887 km (551 mi)
Average journey time	14 hours
Service frequency	1 day a week.
Train number(s)	22123 / 22124
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier and AC 3 tier
Seating arrangements	No
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Auto-rack arrangements	No
Catering facilities	Yes
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 22117/18 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express & 22125/26 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express
Baggage facilities	Storage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coaches
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
Route map

It operates as train number 22123 from Pune Junction to Ajni and as train number 22124 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Maharashtra.

Coaches

The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni 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 cCoach

Service

The 22123 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express covers the distance of 887 km (551 mi) in 14 hours (63.00 km/hr) & in 15 hours 55 mins as 22124 Ajni–Pune AC Superfast Express (56.00 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 Express surcharge.

Routeing

The 22123 / 24 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express runs from Pune Junction via Daund Junction, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction,Nandura, Akola Junction, Badnera Junction, Wardha Junction to Ajni.[2]

Traction

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

Rake sharing

• 22117 / 22118 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express
• 22125 / 22126 Nagpur–Amritsar AC Superfast Express

Operation

• 22123 Pune–Ajni AC Superfast Express leaves Pune Junction every Friday & arriving Ajni on next day.
• 22124 Ajni–Pune AC Superfast Express leaves Ajni every Tuesday & arriving Pune Junction on next day.

References

External links

• 22123 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info
• 22124 AC Superfast Express at India Rail Info

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