This train and the famous Deccan Queen Express used to serve Mumbai Pune commuters for many years.

[4] In the year 1907 the train was operated with seven coaches with a total weight of 240 t. Seats for 50 first, 95 second and 320 third class passengers were provided.

The train crew of 8 man included guard, conductor, car attendant, refreshment manager and waiters.

The cars were fitted with vacuum brake and passenger alarm signal.

At Lonavala, the power was changed again to one single 4-coupled engine for the rest of the 40 mi (64 km) long journey to Pune.