Pune–Supaul Superfast Express

The 11401 / 11402 Pune–Supaul is a Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Pune Junction in Maharashtra and Supaul of Bihar.

Pune–Danapur Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service29 August 2003; 22 years ago (2003-08-29)
Current operatorCentral Railway
Route
TerminiPune (PUNE)
Supaul (SOU)
Stops17
Distance travelled1,996 km (1,240 mi)
Average journey time37 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number11401 / 11402
On-board services
ClassesAC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts.

Previously, this train used to run between Danapur and Pune, but on 12th September 2025, the railway extended it up to Supaul Railway Station.[1][2]


Route and halts

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Code Station name
SOUSupaul
GEBGarh Baruari
SHCSaharsa Jn
SBVSimri Bakhtiyarpur
MNEMansi Jn
KGGKhagaria Jn
BGSBegusarai
BJUBarauni Jn
SPPShahpur Patoree
HJPHajipur Jn
SEESonpur Jn
PPTAPatliputra Jn
DNRDanapur
ARAAra Jn
BXRBuxar
DDUPt DD Upadhyaya Jn
MZPMirzapur
PCOIPrayagraj Chheoki Jn
STASatna Jn
MYRMaihar
KTEKatni Jn
JBPJabalpur
ETItarsi Jn
KKNKhirkiya
KNWKhandwa Jn
BAUBurhanpur
BSLBhusaval Jn
MMRManmad Jn
KPGKopargaon
BAPBelapur
ANGAhilyanagar Jn
DDCCDaund Chord Line
PUNEPune Jn

Coach Composition

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Type of coach Number of coaches
AC II Tier2
AC III Tier7
Sleeper Coaches6
General3
Pantry Car1
Second-class Luggage/parcel van2
Total21

Traction

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As the route is yet fully electrified, it is hauled by a Pune Diesel Loco Shed based WAP4 locomotive from Pune to Danapur.

Direction reversal

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Earlier it used to reverse its direction at Daund Junction but after the opening of Daund Chord line it passes without rake reversal.

See also

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References

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  1. Jagran, D. (2025, September 12). Supaul gets first express train to Pune; MP Dileshwar Kamait flags off service. Jagran. Retrieved September 18, 2025, from https://www.jagran.com/bihar/supaul-supaul-gets-first-express-train-to-pune-mp-dileshwar-kamait-flag-off-service-24044710.html
  2. Indian Express. (2023, October 11). Ahead of Diwali, Railways approves extension of 18 Bihar-bound trains. Indian Express. Retrieved September 18, 2025, from https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ahead-of-diwali-railways-approves-extension-of-18-bihar-bound-trains-10243743/
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