Chennai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express

The 12269 / 70 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express is a Superfast express train of the Duronto Express category belonging to Indian Railways - Southern Railway zone that runs between Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.

Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast, Duronto Express
First service21 September 2009
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
StartChennai Central (MAS)
Stops6
EndHazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Distance travelled2,180 km (1,355 mi)
Average journey time28 hours
Service frequencyBi-Weekly.
On-board services
Class(es)
  • AC 1st Class
  • AC 2 tier
  • AC 3 tier
  • Sleeper Class
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry Car Coach attached
Observation facilitiesRuns with LHB Coaches
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railway Duronto LHB Coaches coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) (Maximum Speed),
76.65 km/h (48 mph) (Average Speed), including halts

It operates as train number 12269 from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12270 in the reverse direction serving the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.

It was part of the Duronto Express series of trains introduced by the then railway minister of India Ms. Mamata Banerjee in the 2009-10 railway budget

Coaches

The 12269 / 70 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class, 2 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class & 2 End on Generator Coaches. In addition, it also carries a Pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12269 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express covers the distance of 2,180 km (1,350 mi) in 27 hours 55 mins averaging 78.09 km/h (49 mph) & 2,175 km (1,351 mi) in 28 hours 55 mins as 12270 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station Duronto Express averaging 75.22 km/h (47 mph).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12269 / 70 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express runs from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station via Vijayawada Junction, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur, Bhopal Habibganj Railway Station, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior to Hazrat Nizamuddin .

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is an end to end haul by a Royapuram or Erode based Head on Generation enabled WAP 7.

Timings

12269 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express leaves Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station every Monday & Friday reaching Hazrat Nizamuddin the next day.

12270 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station Duronto Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Tuesday & Saturday reaching Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station the next day.

References
    • "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.
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