Pune–Secunderabad Shatabdi Express Explained

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Pune – Secunderabad
Shatabdi Express
Type:Shatabdi Express
Locale:Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana
Operator:Central Railways
Start:Pune Junction (PUNE)
Stops:6
End:Secunderabad (SC)
Distance:597km (371miles)
Journeytime:8 hours 20 minutes
Frequency:Daily except Tuesdays
Class:AC Chair Car, Executive Class
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:On-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Overhead racks
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12025 / 12026
Speed:70.58km/h average including halts
Map State:collapsed

The 12025 / 12026 Pune–Secunderabad Shatabdi Express[1] is a train operated by the Central Railway which is running between Pune Junction in Maharashtra and Secunderabad in Telangana. The train commenced service on 13 November 2011. The train runs at an average speed of 70.58 km/h and was the fastest diesel hauled shatabdi train on IR and also the fastest train connecting these two cities. The train travels from Pune Junction to Secunderabad in 8 hours and 30 mins as 12025 Shatabdi Express (70.23 km/h) and 8 hours 25 mins as 12026 Shatabdi Express.

Now since the whole route is electrified, it runs with electric locomotive end to end.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive end to end.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi Express/12025. 2012-02-03 . Indiarailinfo.