The 12297 /12298 Pune–Ahmedabad Duronto Express is an Express train of Indian Railways Duronto Express class that connects Pune Junction (PUNE) to Ahmedabad Junction (ADI).
| Pune–Ahmedabad Duronto Express | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Service type | Duronto |
| Status | Active |
| Locale | Gujarat & Maharashtra |
| First service | 11 March 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) Pune Junction (PUNE) |
| Stops | 3 |
| Distance travelled | 635 km (395 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 hours, 40 min |
| Service frequency | 3 days a week |
| Train number(s) | 12297 / 12298 |
| Line(s) used | Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier,AC 3 Tier |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering & e-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Duronto |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Operating speed | 72 km/h (45 mph) average, 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum |
It operates as train number 12297 from Ahmedabad Junction to Pune Junction and as train number 12298 in the reverse direction.
Coach composition
editThe rake has nine AC 3-tier coaches, three AC 2-tier coaches, one AC First Class, and two EOG cars, making a total of fifteen coaches. It does not have a pantry car coach.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on the demand.
Train details
editThis train had its inaugural run on 11 March 2012 and it runs with new Duronto rakes.