Yeshvantapur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Duronto Express
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The Yeshvantapur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Duronto Express is a Superfast Express train of the Duronto Express category belonging to Indian Railways – South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Delhi Sarai Rohilla in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express, Duronto Express |
| First service | 19 February 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Yesvantpur Junction (YPR) |
| Stops | 5 |
| End | Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) |
| Distance travelled | 2,367 km (1,471 mi) |
| Average journey time | 31 hours 20 minutes as 12213 Yeshvantapur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Duronto Express, 32 hours 55 minutes as 12214 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Yeshvantapur AC Duronto Express |
| Service frequency | Weekly. 12213 Yeshvantapur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Duronto Express – Saturday. 12214 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Yeshvantapur AC Duronto Express – Monday. |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) (maximum speed), 75 km/h (47 mph) (average speed), including halts |
It operates as train number 12213 from Yesvantapur Junction to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12214 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.
It is the only train which passes the major stations of Hazrat Nizamuddin & New Delhi without halting at either of them.
CoachesEdit
The 12213 / 14 Yeshvantapur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Duronto Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class, 3 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier & 2 End on Generator coaches. In addition, it also carries a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
ServiceEdit
The 12213 Yeshvantapur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Duronto Express covers the distance of 2367 kilometres in 31 hours 20 mins 75.54 km/h (47 mph) & in 32 hours 55 mins as 12214 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Yeshvantapur Duronto Express 71.91 km/h (45 mph).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast Express surcharge.
Time TableEdit
| Station Code | Station name | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEE | Delhi Sarai Rohilla | --- | 22:10 |
| JHS | Jhansi Junction | 03:50 | 03:55 |
| HBJ | Habibganj | 07:45 | 07:50 |
| NGP | Nagpur Junction | 13:50 | 14:00 |
| BPQ | Balharshah Junction | 16:40 | 16:45 |
| SC | Secundurabad Junction | 20:55 | 21:10 |
| GTL | Guntakal Junction | 02:58 | 03:00 |
| DMM | Dharmavaram Junction | 04:55 | 05:00 |
| YPR | Yesvantpur Junction | 08:10 | --- |
TractionEdit
Due to partial electrification, upon introduction until around 6 November 2017, the 12213 / 14 Yeshvantapur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Duronto Express was hauled by a Krishnarajapuram-based WDP-4B/WDP-4D from Yeshvantapur Junction up to Secunderabad Junction handing over to a Lallaguda-based WAP-7 which would power the train up to its destination Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
With progressive electrification, it is now an end to end haul by a Lallaguda-based WAP-7.
Recently SWR's Krishnarajapuram (KJM) shed got WAP-7 from RPM shed and now this train runs end to end by Krishnarajapuram-based WAP-7 loco.
It is currently hauled by a Lallaguda-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.
TimingsEdit
- 12213 Yeshvantapur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Duronto Express leaves Yeshvantapur Junction every Saturday at 23:40 hrs IST and reaches Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 07:00 hrs IST on the 3rd day.
- 12214 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Yeshvantapur Duronto Express leaves Delhi Sarai Rohilla every Monday at 23:00 hrs IST and reaches Yeshvantapur Junction at 07:55 hrs IST on the 3rd day.
Rake sharingEdit
22677/22678 – Yesvantpur–Kochuveli AC Express
ReferencesEdit
- "DURONTO TRAIN LIST". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "'Tatkal' extended to Duronto trains,Aadhaar approved as ID proof | DeshGujarat". deshgujarat.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
External linksEdit
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.