Veraval–Pune Express Explained

Veraval - Pune Express
Type:Express
Operator:Central Railway zone
Start: (VRL)
Stops:24
End: (PUNE)
Distance:1057km (657miles)
Journeytime:20 hours 55 minutes
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board Catering
Observation:Rake sharing with 11089/11090, 11091/11092, 11095/11096, 12103/12104
Entertainment:No
Stock:2
Train Number:11087/11088

The 11087/11088 Veraval - Pune Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Pune in Maharashtra and Veraval Junction of Saurashtra. It is currently being operated with 11087/11088 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2]

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches :

Service

The 11091/Veraval - Pune Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 1057 km in 20 hrs 15 mins.

The 11088/Pune - Veraval Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1057 km in 20 hrs 55 mins.

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h, its fare does not include a superfast surcharge.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 or Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Veraval to Pune.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1804&did=1390915609554B3A6EBA2137D2C58FC928AF03ECB72A8.web103 4 WR TRAINS AUGMENTED on PERMANENT BASIS
  2. http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3080&id=0,4,268 Salient Features Central Railway Portion of New Western Zone Time Table effective from 1.10.2015