Chennai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express

The 12269 / 70 Chennai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express is an Express train of the Duronto Express category belonging to Indian Railways – Southern Railway zone that runs between Chennai Central and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.

MGR Chennai Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin
Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeExpress, Duronto Express
First service21 September 2009
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiChennai Central (MAS)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops6
Distance travelled2,180 km (1,355 mi)
Average journey time28 hours
Service frequencyBi-weekly.
Train number(s)12269 / 12270
On-board services
Class(es)
  • AC 1st Class
  • AC 2 tier
  • AC 3 tier
  • Sleeper class
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry car attached
Observation facilitiesRuns with LHB coach
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Duronto LHB coach 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 Chennai Central 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 Chennai Central–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.

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

Service

12269 Chennai Central–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–Chennai Central Duronto Express averaging 75.22 km/h (47 mph).

Routeing

The 12269 / 70 Chennai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express runs from Chennai Central via Vijayawada Junction, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur, Bhopal Habibganj railway station, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior to Hazrat Nizamuddin .

Traction

It is hauled by a Royapuram based WAP 7 end to end.

Timings
  • 12269 Chennai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express leaves Chennai Central every Monday & Friday reaching Hazrat Nizamuddin the next day.
  • 12270 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Chennai Central Duronto Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Tuesday & Saturday reaching Chennai Central 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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