Howrah–New Delhi Duronto Express
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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.
| 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 |
Locomotive
- It is hauled by a Howrah based WAP 5 end to end.
- Earlier it was hauled by a Howrah based WAP 7 end to end.