This was the first dedicated high priority train of Indian Railways between Mumbai and Pune.

This train used to run in morning 6:45 AM from Mumbai and reach Pune at 09.45 AM and leave Pune at 5:45 PM and reach Mumbai at 8:45 PM in evening.

This train was replaced by Mumbai–Pune Intercity Express due to low response.

This train was extremely popular as it was initially the fastest and most comfortable way to travel between Mumbai and Pune.

With the opening of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway in 2003, demand dropped considerably for luxury train services.