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The 12129/12130 Azad Hind Express is a daily Superfast Express train operated by the Central Railway zone of Indian Railways connecting Pune with Howrah.[1] Introduced in 1996, this train service is a tribute to Netaji Subash Chandra Bose, being named after the Azad Hind Fauj which was led by him.[2]
 Azad Hind Express large train board. | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal | ||||
| First service | 2 February 1996 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Pune Junction Howrah Junction | ||||
| Stops | 30 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,014 km (1,251 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 33 hours 25 minutes (according to official time table) | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12129 / 12130 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper, Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph). average, 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum permissible speed | ||||
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Timings
editAs per official time table, this train covers 2,014 km (1,251 mi) in 33 hours 25 minutes averaging at 60 km/h (37 mph).
- 12129 leaves Pune at 18:35 IST and arrives Howrah at 03:55 IST on the third day. [3]
- 12130 leaves Howrah at 21:40 IST and arrives Pune at 07:05 IST on the third day.[4]
However the actual arrival and departure times may be different as it regularly gets delayed between 4 hours to 7 hours or more. Also, it often gets rescheduled.[5] So passengers are advised to check arrival and departure times before boarding.
Coach Positions
editThe train has 24 Utkrisht ICF coaches. However the train is supposed to run with LHB coaches from February 15, 2025.[6]
For 12129 [PUNE-HWH]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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Loco | SLR | GS | GS | S10 | S9 | S8 | S7 | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | PC | S1 | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | A2 | A1 | GS | SLR |
For 12130 [HWH-PUNE]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Loco | SLR | GS | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | S1 | PC | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | GS | GS | SLR |
Please note that one of the rakes of this train has the exact opposite coach positions of what is mentioned. Passengers are advised to check coach position indicator at station before boarding.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Azad Hind Express". IndiaRailInfo.
- ^ "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Azad Hind Fauj (INA) and the Railways". IRFCA.
- ^ "12129 Azad Hind Express". IndiaRailInfo.
- ^ "12130 Azad Hind Express". IndiaRailInfo.
- ^ "Run Azad Hind Express on time or cancel it for good". The Times of India.
- ^ "Good news for indian railway passengers. These trains will have LHB coaches".