The 12297 /12298 Pune - Ahmedabad Duronto Express is a Express train of Indian Railways Duronto Class that connects Pune Junction (PUNE) to Ahmedabad Junction (ADI).
It operates as train number 12297 from Ahmedabad Junction to Pune Junction and as train number 12298 in the reverse direction.
Coach composition
The 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.
Service
It is the fastest train on the Pune – Ahmedabad sector, averaging 160 km/hr in both directions.
Train Details
This train had its inaugural run on 11 March 2012 and it runs with new Duronto rakes.
It is one of three Duronto Express trains that run from Pune Junction, the others being 12221/22 Pune Howrah Duronto Express and 12263/64 Hazrat Nizamuddin Pune Duronto Express.
Traction
It is hauled by a Vadodara based WAP 4 end to end.
Halts
It halts at two stations only, which are;
See also
References
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