Mumbai–Pune Shatabdi Express Explained

Mumbai–Pune Shatabdi Express
Type:Shatabdi Express
Locale:Maharashtra, India
First:1995
Last:2004
Operator:Indian Railways
Start:Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
Stops:4 + 1 technical halt (Mumbai–Pune)
3 + 1 technical halt (Pune–Mumbai)
Distance:192.2km (119.4miles)
Journeytime:3 hours, 35 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC Economy, AC Chair Car
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Autorack:No
Observation:No rake sharing, The train used to run as the only premium train between Mumbai and Pune.
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Stock:Kalyan WCAM-3 or WCAM-2/2P locomotive, ICF Shatabdi rake
Trainnumber:12027/12028
Speed:53.58km/h with stops
Map State:Maharashtra

Mumbai–Pune Shatabdi was a train in Shatabdi series of Indian Railways. This was the first dedicated high priority train of Indian Railways between Mumbai and Pune. This was fully air conditioned train. This train used to run in morning 6:45 AM from Mumbai and reach Pune at 09.45 AM and leave Pune at 5:45 PM and reach Mumbai at 8:45 PM in evening. This train was replaced by Mumbai–Pune Intercity Express due to low response.[1] The Intercity also has non-AC compartments. Intercity leaves Mumbai at 6:40 AM and arrives Pune at 9:57 AM and leaves Pune at 5:55 PM and arrives Mumbai at 9:05 PM.

This train was extremely popular as it was initially the fastest and most comfortable way to travel between Mumbai and Pune. With the opening of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway in 2003, demand dropped considerably for luxury train services. In 2004, the service was cancelled.

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  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Good-news-for-Shatabdi-commuters/articleshow/535619.cms Good news for Shatabdi commuters