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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Mumbai Central–Rajkot Duronto Express<br />
| image = 12268 Rajkot Duronto Express - Train board.jpg<br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Duronto Express]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2009|12|24}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Mumbai Central}} (MMCT)<br />
| stops = 2<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} (RJT)<br />
| distance = {{convert|739|km|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime =11 hours 30 minutes<br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier economy<br />
| seating = No<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = No<br />
| observation = Large windows <br />
| entertainment =<br />
| baggage = <br />
| otherfacilities =<br />
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br />
| el =<br />
| trainnumber = 12267 / 12268<br />
| speed = {{convert|68|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (average speed)<br />
| map =<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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'''Mumbai Central–Rajkot [[Duronto Express]]''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the [[Indian Railways]] connecting {{stnlnk|Mumbai Central}} (MMCT) to {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}} (RJT). It is currently being operated with 12267 / 12268 train numbers.<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The rake has 6 AC 3 tier economy coaches, 5 AC 3 tier coaches, 3 AC 2 tier coaches, 1 AC First Class and 2 EOG cars making a total of 17 coaches. As is customary with [[Indian Railways]], coaches are added/removed as per the demand.<br />
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==Service==<br />
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It is the fastest train on the Mumbai–Rajkot sector. It averages 64&nbsp;km/hr as 12267 Mumbai Central–Rajkot Duronto Express<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-mumbai-central-rajkot-ac-duronto-express-12267/7849/12293/1570| title=12267 Mumbai Central - Rajkot Duronto Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> covering 738&nbsp;km in 11 hrs 30 mins & 67&nbsp;km/hr as 12268 Rajkot–Mumbai Central Duronto Express<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-rajkot-mumbai-central-ac-duronto-express-12268/7850/1570/12293| title=12268 Rajkot - Mumbai Central Duronto Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> covering 738&nbsp;km in 10 hrs 55 mins.<br />
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==Train details==<br />
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This train had its inaugural run on 24 December 2009. It was initially running up to {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}. W.E.F. 27 May 2018 the train has been extended to Rajkot Junction.<br />
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It is a fully AC train & uses [[LHB coaches|LHB rakes]].<br />
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==Stoppage==<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Surendranagar Junction}}.<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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Dual-traction [[WCAM 2/2P]] locos would haul the train between Mumbai Central & {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} until at least March 2012 although [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] completed DC electric conversion to AC on 5 February 2012.<br />
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It is now regularly hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-5]] or [[WAP-7]] locomotive. After {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}, it is regularly hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[WDM-3D]] and [[WDM-3A]] locomotive.<br />
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Technical stoppages: None<br />
[[File:12268 Rajkot Duronto Express - AC 1st Class.jpg|thumb|12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 1st Class]]<br />
[[File:12268 Rajkot Duronto Express - AC 2 tier.jpg|thumb|12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 2 tier]]<br />
[[File:12268 Rajkot Duronto Express - AC 3 tier.jpg|thumb|12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 3 tier]]<br />
[[File:12268 Rajkot Duronto Express - AC 3 tier Economy.jpg|thumb|12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 3 tier Economy]]<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Mumbai Central railway station]]<br />
*[[Ahmedabad Junction railway station]]<br />
*[[Rajkot Junction railway station]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Duronto Express}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Duronto Express}}<br />
[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Ahmedabad]]<br />
[[Category:Duronto Express trains]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br />
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