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| name = | | name = Howrah–New Delhi Duronto Express | ||
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| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone]] | | operator = [[Eastern Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} (NDLS) | ||
| stops = 5 | | stops = 5 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH) | ||
| distance = {{convert|1530|km}} | | distance = {{convert|1530|km}} | ||
| journeytime = 21hr 45min | | journeytime = 21hr 45min | ||
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| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = Available | | catering = Available | ||
| observation = [[LHB | | observation = [[LHB coaches]] | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = Available | | baggage = Available | ||
| otherfacilities= | | otherfacilities= | ||
| stock = Loco: [[WAP-7]] | | stock = Loco: [[WAP-7]] | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
| el = [[25 kV AC]] [[50 Hz]] | | el = [[25 kV AC]] [[50 Hz]] | ||
| trainnumber = 12273/12274 | | trainnumber = 12273/12274 | ||
| speed = Average | | speed = Average – 71 km/hr<br />Maximum – 120 km/hr | ||
| map = | | map = | ||
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The ''' | The '''Howrah–New Delhi Duronto Express''' is a Duronto class train which operates between capital of [[West Bengal]], [[Kolkata]] and the national capital [[New Delhi]]. It is the second Duronto train connecting Delhi to Kolkata. | ||
==Locomotive== | ==Locomotive== | ||
* It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] end to end. | |||
* It is hauled by a Howrah based WAP | * Earlier it was hauled by a Howrah-based [[WAP-7]] or WAP 5 end to end. | ||
* Earlier it was hauled by a Howrah based WAP 7 end to end. | |||
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{{ | {{Railways in Eastern India}} | ||
{{Railways in Northern India}} | {{Railways in Northern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah - New Delhi Duronto Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express}} | ||
[[Category:Trains from Howrah Junction railway station]] | [[Category:Trains from Howrah Junction railway station]] | ||
[[Category:Delhi–Kolkata trains]] | [[Category:Delhi–Kolkata trains]] | ||
Revision as of 11:19, 14 August 2021
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Duronto Express |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal |
| First service | 31 March 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Stops | 5 |
| End | Howrah (HWH) |
| Distance travelled | 1,530 kilometres (950 mi) |
| Average journey time | 21hr 45min |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12273/12274 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | LHB coaches |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Loco: WAP-7 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 25 kV AC 50 Hz |
| Operating speed | Average – 71 km/hr Maximum – 120 km/hr |
The Howrah–New Delhi Duronto Express is a Duronto class train which operates between capital of West Bengal, Kolkata and the national capital New Delhi. It is the second Duronto train connecting Delhi to Kolkata.
Locomotive
- It is hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-4 end to end.
- Earlier it was hauled by a Howrah-based WAP-7 or WAP 5 end to end.
