DECCAN QUEEN

Deccan Queen is a passenger train (superfast express)that connects Mumbai and Pune. Its first service started in the year 1930 i.e 87 years ago. Its current operator is the central railways. The journey time is almost 3hours 10minutes. The Deccan Queen is hauled by WCAM 2P/3 locomotive. It operates at a speed of 60kmph (37mph) considering stops into consideration.

Deccan Queen is also one of the most favourite trains among rail fans. Every year on 1st June its regular pass holders, rail fans and railway authorities celebrate its birthday. Deccan Queen has entered its 87th year of service on 1st June 2016. Its actually covers a distance of 192.2km (119.4mi) from Mumbai CST to Pune. The train only has seating arrangement i.e it consists of AC chair car, Chair car, General compartments.