AC special train between Pune-Amravati
AC special train between Pune-Amravati (Train No.02117 /02118) time table, route, frequency and fare
Central Railway AC special train between Pune-Amravati
For the convenience of passengers, CR has decided to run AC Weekly special train between Pune-Amravati
Train No.02117 Pune-Amravati AC special train
Train No.02117 Pune-Amravati Special train will leave from (Wed) Pune at 15.15 hrs & will reach Amravati at 03.15 hrs and train running time between the station 12h and 0 minutes.
Train No.02118 Amravati-Pune AC special train
Similarly, Train No.02118 Amravati-Pune Special train will leave from (Thu) Amravati at 18.35 hrs & will reach Pune at 07.40 hrs and train running time between the station 13h and 5 minutes.
Pune-Amravati Distance between the station is 726 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No.02117 from Pune-Amravati AC special train -on and from 14-10-2025
Train No:02118 from Amravati-Pune AC special train -on and from 15-10-2025
Enroute this train will halt at Pune, Daund Jn, Ahmednagar, Kopargaon, Manmad Jn, Jalgaon Jn, Bhusaval Jn, Akola Jn, Badnera Jn, , Amravati stations in both directions.
Composition: One First AC Class, Four AC-2 Tier, Nine AC 3 Tier
Here’s the latest information regarding the AC‑tagged special train between Pune Junction (PUNE) and Amravati Terminus (AMI):
Contents
🚆 1. Pune → Amravati AC Special Fare Trains (Seasonal/Discontinued)
- Train No. 01101XC / 01439 / others ran seasonally in the past, designated as “special fare” trains with limited runs. Coach makeup typically included one AC Chair Car, Sleeper, Second Class Chair Car, and General coaches. No consistent pantry or dynamic fare structure turn0search0turn0search4.
- Journey Time: Approximately 14–18 hours for ~720–820 km, but service entries now show “Train is Cancelled”, suggesting these specials are no longer operational as of late 2025 onward turn0search0turn0search3turn0search4.
- Reddit warnings emphasize that such specials run on low priority, commonly delayed 6–12+ hours, and are often poorly maintained with little passenger support. turn0reddit22turn0reddit19
🚄 2. Recommended Reliable Alternative: 22117 / 22118 – Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express
- 22117 (Pune → Amravati):
- Departs Pune every Wednesday at 22:00 hrs
- Arrives Amravati next day at ~11:00–12:00 hrs (~13 h journey for ~725 km)
- 22118 (Return):
- Departs Amravati every Thursday, reaching Pune the following ~13 h later turn0search9turn0search2
- Coach Composition:
- Fully AC with: AC First Cum Second Class (A1), 2A, 3A; no pantry car, but e‑catering is available turn0search9
- Average Speed: ~60 km/h (superfast fare applies) turn0search9turn0search16
📋 Quick Comparison
| Feature | Special Fare AC (Seasonal) | 22117 / 22118 AC Superfast (Weekly) |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued / Seasonal | Active |
| Frequency | Only during limited periods | Weekly (Wed departure) |
| Coach Classes | 1 AC Chair Car, 2A, 3A (varying) | 1A, 2A, 3A (fully AC LHB coaches) |
| Travel Time | ~14–18 hours | ~13 hours |
| Catering | ❌ No pantry/e-catering unreliable | ✅ E‑catering available |
| Reliability | Low (often cancelled or delayed) | High with fixed schedule |
✅ Recommendation
- The seasonal AC specials between Pune and Amravati are not running currently and should be avoided due to cancellations, delays, and poor service standards.
- For a reliable fully AC journey, the 22117 / 22118 Pune–Amravati AC Superfast Express is your best choice—once-weekly but well-scheduled and regularly running.
Would you like:
- 🕒 A detailed station-by-station timetable for the 22117 service?
- 💰 Fare breakdowns per AC class for a specific travel date?
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