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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]

Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express

Overview
Service type	AC Express
First service	24 May 2016; 6 years ago (2016-05-24)
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 coaches
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 coaches 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

• 12493 Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin Darshan AC Express leaves Pune Junction every Sunday & arriving Hazrat Nizamuddin the next day.[2]
• 12494 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Pune Darshan AC Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Friday & arriving Pune the next day.[3]

References

External links

• 12493 AC Express at India Rail Info
• 12494 AC Express at India Rail Info

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