Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Prayagraj Duronto Express
The Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Prayagraj Duronto Express, also known as LTT–Prayagraj Duronto Express is a Duronto Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) to Prayagraj Junction railway station (PRYG). It is the forty-fourth fastest-running train in India and the fastest train between Mumbai and Prayagraj.[2] It is currently being operated with 12293 / 12294 train numbers.[3]
| Mumbai LTT - Prayagraj Jn AC Duronto Express | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Overview | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service type | Duronto Express | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First service | 11 March 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Route | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Termini | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Prayagraj Junction | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stops | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance travelled | 1,348 km (838 mi) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average journey time | 19h 10m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Train number(s) | 12293, 12294 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On-board services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seating arrangements | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Observation facilities | LHB rake, and shares rake with 22115/16 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Karmali AC Superfast Express | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technical | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rolling stock | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track gauge | Broad – 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating speed | 70.33 km/h (Average) [1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Train details
This train had its inaugural run on 11 March 2012 as train number 01093 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Prayagraj Junction. Regular services commenced on 13 March 2012 as train no. 12294 & on 16 March 2012 as train no. 12293. It is a fully AC train & previously it used refurbished ICF Rajdhani Coaches.
Technical stoppages
Being a Duronto Express train, it had no commercial halts between its terminal stops. However, later many of its technical halts are converted into commercial halts because of low response to Duronto Express trains. This train (12293) has 4 commercial halts & 3 technical halts, at Kasara, Igatpuri, Bhusawal Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Katni Junction and Satna. It takes 7 minutes at Kasara for addition of banker engine for the run through the ghats, Igatpuri of about 5 minutes for the removal of bankers, at Bhusaval of about 5 minutes for crew change, Itarsi for 20 minutes for locomotive change, Satna Junction for 10 mins for breakfast pick up.
12293 Down Mumbai LTT–Prayagraj AC Duronto Express
| Station code | Station name | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTT | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus | Starting station | Monday, Friday |
| PRYJ | Prayagraj Junction | Tuesday, Saturday | Arrival station |
12294 UP Prayagraj–Mumbai LTT AC Duronto Express
| Station code | Station name | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRYJ | Prayagraj Junction | Starting station | Tuesday, Saturday |
| LTT | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus | Sunday, Wednesday | Arrival station |
Coaches
The Mumbai–Prayagraj Duronto Express has one AC 1st Class coach, three AC 2 tier class coaches, one pantry cars, two luggage-cum-generator coaches & up to eight AC 3 tier coaches taking the total up to 15 coaches.[1]
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EOG | B8 | B7 | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | PC | H1 | A3 | A2 | A1 | EOG |
12294 is the reverse composition of the above 12293. B- Three Tier AC Sleeper (Third AC), A- Two Tier AC Sleeper (Second AC), H- AC First class cabins (First AC), PC-Pantry (Hot buffet) car, EOG/GV-Generator van cum Guard van
Traction
Now the route is fully electrified, a WAP-7 from the Electric Loco Shed, Ajni hauls the train from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Prayagraj Junction.
References
- "Coach composition". Indian Railways. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
- "Fastest trains in India". Web.iitd.ac.in. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- "Lokmanyatilak Allahabad Duronto Express". Explore India. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
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