Mumbai Central–Hapa Duronto Express

The 12267/12268 Mumbai Central–Hapa Duronto Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between Mumbai Central and Hapa in India. It is currently being operated with 12267/12268 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2]

Mumbai Central – Hapa
AC Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeDuronto Express
First service22 December 2009 (2009-12-22)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiMumbai Central (MMCT)
Hapa (HAPA)
Stops3
Distance travelled815 km (506 mi)
Average journey time12 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12267 / 12268
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier,
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed68 km/h (42 mph) (average speed)

The train had its inaugural run on 22 December 2009. It was initially running up to Ahmedabad Junction. The train was extended to Rajkot Junction.[3] In 2022, The train was extended to Hapa.[4]

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :

  • 1 AC First Class
  • 3 AC II Tier
  • 10 AC III Tier
  • 2 End On Generator

Service

The 12267/Mumbai Central - Hapa Duronto Express has an average speed of 65 km/h and covers 815 km in 12 hrs 35 mins.

The 12268/Hapa - Mumbai Central Duronto Express has an average speed of 66 km/h and covers 815 km in 12 hrs 20 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
12267MMCTMumbai Central23:10 PMDailyHapa11:45 AMDaily
12268HAPAHapa19:40 PMDailyMumbai Central08:00 AMDaily
  • 12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 1st Class
    12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 1st Class
  • 12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 2 tier
    12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 2 tier
  • 12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 3 tier
    12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 3 tier
  • 12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 3 tier Economy
    12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – AC 3 tier Economy

Traction

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.

This train skips Vadodara Junction & Surat. The only train in Western Railway that skips Vadodara Junction.

See also

References
  1. "12267/Mumbai Central - Hapa AC Duronto Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "12268/Hapa - Mumbai Central AC Duronto Express". India Rail Info.
  3. "Indian Railways extends Mumbai Duronto Express from Ahmedabad to Rajkot; details here". Financial Express.
  4. "WR TO RESTORE MUMBAI CENTRAL - HAPA DURONTO SUPERFAST EXPRESS". Western Railway.
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