Mumbai Central–Rajkot Duronto Express
Mumbai Central–Rajkot Duronto Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Mumbai Central (MMCT) to Rajkot Junction (RJT). It is currently being operated with 12267 / 12268 train numbers.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Duronto Express |
| First service | 24 December 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Mumbai Central (MMCT) |
| Stops | 2 |
| End | Rajkot Junction (RJT) |
| Distance travelled | 739 km (459 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11 hours 30 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12267 / 12268 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier economy |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 68 km/h (42 mph) (average speed) |
Coach compositionEdit
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.
ServiceEdit
It is the fastest train on the Mumbai–Rajkot sector. It averages 64 km/hr as 12267 Mumbai Central–Rajkot Duronto Express[1] covering 738 km in 11 hrs 30 mins & 67 km/hr as 12268 Rajkot–Mumbai Central Duronto Express[2] covering 738 km in 10 hrs 55 mins.
Train detailsEdit
This train had its inaugural run on 24 December 2009. It was initially running up to Ahmedabad Junction. W.E.F. 27 May 2018 the train has been extended to Rajkot Junction.
It is a fully AC train & uses LHB rakes.
StoppageEdit
TractionEdit
Dual-traction WCAM 2/2P locos would haul the train between Mumbai Central & Ahmedabad Junction until at least March 2012 although Western Railway completed DC electric conversion to AC on 5 February 2012.
It is now regularly hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 locomotive. After Ahmedabad Junction, it is regularly hauled by a Vatva-based WDM-3D and WDM-3A locomotive.
Technical stoppages: None
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "12267 Mumbai Central - Rajkot Duronto Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "12268 Rajkot - Mumbai Central Duronto Express". India Rail Info.