Veraval–Pune Express
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 weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Veraval Junction (VRL) |
| Stops | 24 |
| End | Pune Junction (PUNE) |
| Distance travelled | 1,057 km (657 mi) |
| Average journey time | 20 hours 55 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 11089/11090, 11091/11092, 11095/11096, 12103/12104 |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) |
Coach Composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC First Class
- 1 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper Coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SLR | GEN | A1 | H1 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | GEN | SLR |
Service
The 11091/Veraval - Pune Express has averages speed of 52 km/hr and covers 1057 km in 20 hrs 15 mins.
The 11088/Pune - Veraval Express has averages speed of 51 km/hr and covers 1057 km in 20 hrs 55 mins.
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/hr, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Veraval Junction
- Keshod
- Junagadh Junction
- Navagadh
- Gondal
- Rajkot Junction
- Wankaner Junction
- Surendranagar Junction
- Viramgam Junction
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Nadiad Junction
- Anand Junction
- Vadodara Junction
- Bharuch Junction
- Surat
- Navsari
- Valsad
- Vapi
- Dahanu Road
- Vasai Road
- Bhiwandi Road
- Kalyan Junction
- Karjat Junction
- Lonavala
- Shivajinagar
- Pune Junction
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11087 | VRL | Veraval Junction | 08:25 AM | Sat | Pune Junction | 04:40 AM | Sun |
| 11088 | PUNE | Pune Junction | 19:50 PM | Thu | Veraval Junction | 16:45 PM | Fri |
Rake Sharing
The train share its rake with:
- 11091/11092 Bhuj - Pune Express
- 11089/11090 Bhagat Ki Kothi – Pune Express
- 11095/11096 Ahimsa Express
- 11095/11096 Pune - Lucknow Superfast Express
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a hauled by a Vatva Loco Shed based WDP-4 from Veraval to Ahmedabad and from Ahmedabad it is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-5 electric locomotive up til Pune.
Notes
- Runs one days in a week for every direction.