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{{Short description|Train in India}} | |||
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | ||
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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Howrah–New Delhi Duronto Express | ||
| image = File:Duronto Express standing on platform 4 of Asansol Junction.jpg | |||
|caption = | |caption = Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express standing on platform 4 of Asansol Junction. | ||
| type = [[Duronto Express]] | | type = [[Duronto Express]] | ||
| locale = [[Delhi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[Jharkhand]] & [[West Bengal]] | | locale = [[Delhi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[Jharkhand]] & [[West Bengal]] | ||
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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 = | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
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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, the other one being [[Sealdah–Bikaner Duronto Express]]. | ||
==Locomotive== | ==Locomotive== | ||
[[File:12273 Duronto Express lead by WAP 5 standing on Platform 5, New Delhi, India.jpg|thumb|left|12273 Duronto Express lead by WAP 5 standing on Platform 5 in New Delhi]] | |||
It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-5|WAP-5]] end to end.<ref>{{cite web|title=India Rail info|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-howrah-new-delhi-duronto-express-12273/7993/1/664}}</ref> | |||
[[File:Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express on Platform 6 of Mughalsarai Junction.jpg|thumb|Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express on Platform 6 of Mughalsarai Junction]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Duronto Express}} | {{Duronto Express}} | ||
{{ | {{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]] | ||
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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, the other one being Sealdah–Bikaner Duronto Express.
 Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express standing on platform 4 of Asansol Junction. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
