The Deccan Express was launched much earlier in the 1960s for commuters travelling from Mumbai CST to Pune Junction.

The 11007 Deccan Express leaves Mumbai CST at 7 am and arrives at Pune Junction at 11:05 am.

While on the return journey, the 11008 Deccan Express leaves Pune at 15:15 and reaches CSTM at 19:17.

The Deccan Queen, started on 15 February 1930, was the fastest and most luxurious train on the Mumbai–Pune section.

However the train was later increased till Mumbai CST (formally Victoriya Raani Terminus).