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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Azad Hind Express<br />
| image= Azad Hind Express.jpg<br />
| caption =<br />
| type = [[Express train|Express]]<br />
| locale = [[Maharashtra]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Odisha]], [[Jharkhand]] and [[West Bengal]]<br />
| first = 2 February 1996<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Central Railway zone]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}<br />
| stops = 35<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}<br />
| distance = {{convert|2017|km|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 32 hours 55 minutes<br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper, General<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = Yes<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = Yes<br />
| otherfacilities=<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br />
| el =<br />
| trainnumber = 12129 / 12130<br />
| speed = {{convert|65|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts<br />
| map = [[File:Azad Hind Express (Pune - Howrah) Route map.jpg|250px]]<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
[[File:12129 Azad Hind Express AC 2 tier coach.jpg|thumb|left|12129 Azad Hind Express AC 2 tier coach]]<br />
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'''Azad Hind Express''' is an express train of [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]] of [[Indian Railways]] linking [[Pune]] with [[Howrah]]. It is one of the fastest trains in its route with high priority. It covers a distance of 2,017 kilometers at an average speed of 60&nbsp;km/h.<br />
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== Timings ==<br />
It leaves {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}} at 18:25 on day 1 and reaches [[Howrah railway station|Kolkata]] at 03:50 on day 3. It takes 33 hrs 25 mins to reach from its source to the destination.<br />
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In return, the Azad Hind Express departs from Howrah Junction at 21:50 and arrives at Pune Junction at 06:50. This train covers a distance of 2,020&nbsp;km in 33 hours.<br />
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==Route==<br />
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During its 33-hour journey, the Azad Hind Express stops at 30 stations. Some of the important stations by which it passes are:<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rourkela Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bilaspur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Durg Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ahmednagar}}<br />
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== Average ticket prices ==<br />
The average cost of an adult ticket on various coaches is:<br />
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* Second AC ₹2,895<br />
* Third AC ₹1,980<br />
* Sleeper Class ₹750<br />
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Travelers can even book [[tatkal]] tickets. The average price to book a tatkal ticket on the Azad Hind Express is:<br />
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* Second AC ₹3,735<br />
* Third AC ₹2,545<br />
* Sleeper Class ₹970<br />
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== Facilities onboard ==<br />
As there is a pantry car attached to the train, travellers need not worry about their meals throughout the long journey. Also, there is onboard catering provided to the travellers. The price for the food is not included in the ticket, and passengers can buy food as per their convenience. The other facilities offered are sleeping arrangements, and mobile and laptop chargers.<br />
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== Reversal ==<br />
This train no longer reverses at {{stnlnk|Daund Junction}}. It passes through a new Daund chord line which is specifically created to avoid reversal and delays at Daund Junction.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Pune–Howrah Duronto Express]]<br />
* [[Santragachi–Pune Humsafar Express]]<br />
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[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Pune]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Chhattisgarh]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br />
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