Mumbai–Pune Shatabdi Express

Mumbai–Pune Shatabdi was a train in Shatabdi series of Indian Railways. This was the first dedicated high priority train of Indian Railways between Mumbai and Pune. This was fully air conditioned train. This train used to run in morning 6:45 AM from Mumbai and reach Pune at 09.45 AM and leave Pune at 5:45 PM and reach Mumbai at 8:45 PM in evening. This train was replaced by Mumbai–Pune Intercity Express due to low response. The Intercity also has non-AC compartments. Intercity leaves Mumbai at 6:40 AM and arrives Pune at 9:57 AM and leaves Pune at 5:55 PM and arrives Mumbai at 9:05 PM.

Mumbai–Pune Shatabdi Express

Overview
Service type	Shatabdi Express
Locale	Maharashtra, India
First service	1995
Last service	2004
Current operator(s)	Indian Railways
Route
Termini	Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai Pune Junction
Stops	4 + 1 technical halt (Mumbai–Pune) 3 + 1 technical halt (Pune–Mumbai)
Distance travelled	192.2 km (119.4 mi)
Average journey time	3 hours, 35 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	12027/12028
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Economy, AC Chair Car
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Auto-rack arrangements	No
Observation facilities	No rake sharing, The train used to run as the only premium train between Mumbai and Pune.
Entertainment facilities	No
Baggage facilities	No
Technical
Rolling stock	Kalyan WCAM-3 or WCAM-2/2P locomotive, ICF Shatabdi rake
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	53.58 km/h (33 mph) with stops
Route map

This train was extremely popular as it was initially the fastest and most comfortable way to travel between Mumbai and Pune. With the opening of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway in 2003, demand dropped considerably for luxury train services. In 2004, the service was cancelled.

See also

• Sister trains Mumbai–Pune:

• Via Kalyan

1. Deccan Express
2. Deccan Queen
3. Indrayani Express
4. Intercity Express
5. Sinhagad Express

• Via Panvel

1. Pragati Express

• Defunct

1. Poona Mail
2. Mumbai–Pune Passenger
3. Mumbai-Pune Janta Express
4. Pune-Mumbai Passenger
5. Dadar-Pune Express

External links

• Mumbai–Pune train timetable punediary.com