Howrah–New Delhi Duronto Express
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.
| 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 | Large windows |
| 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 |
Overview
This train belongs to the Eastern Zone of Indian Railways. This train runs with five stops between these two cities. There is no unreserved seating available in this train, as it is a Premium Class Duronto train. Inaugurated by Mamata Banerjee, it is one of the fastest trains on this route. It is fully accommodated with the latest Hybrid-LHB Coaches. The coaches have a garden-green livery with colourful patches. Tatkal facility is available for this train. The train is usually hauled by a Howrah WAP-7 locomotive on its entire route. Passengers are served complimentary meals, which includes Lunch, snacks and tea, soup and dinner. If the train is behind schedule meals are supplied free of cost which may differ from the original menu.
Coach composition
The trains consist of one First AC (1A), one AC 2-Tiers (2A), five AC 3-Tiers (3A), eight Sleeper Class (SL), one Pantry Car (PC) and two Luggage cum SLR coaches.
Timings
It departs from Howrah Junction on Monday and Friday at 0835 hrs and reaches New Delhi on its subsequent day at 0625 hrs. The returning train departs New Delhi on Tuesday and Saturday at 1255 hrs and arrives at Howrah Junction on its next day at 1040 hrs.
