Sealdah–Bikaner Duronto Express

The 12259 / 12260 Sealdah - Bikaner Duronto Express is a premium train of the Duronto Express category belonging to Indian Railways - Eastern Railway zone that runs between Sealdah and Bikaner in India.It operates as train number 12259 from Sealdah to Bikaner and as train number 12260 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan.[1] It used to run as New Delhi - Sealdah Duronto Express and was the first Duronto Express to be launched as announced in the Railway budget of 2008/09. On 24 February 2020, it was extended beyond New Delhi to Bikaner, thereby becoming not only the first Duronto service to Bikaner but also one connecting New Delhi and Bikaner. It was the fastest Duronto Express in India when it operated from Sealdah to New Delhi.

Sealdah - Bikaner
Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeDuronto Express
First service18 September 2009 (2009-09-18) 24 February 2020 (2020-02-24) Extended to Bikaner
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiSealdah (SDAH)
Bikaner (BKN)
Stops11
Distance travelled1,920 km (1,193 mi)
Average journey time24 hours, 30 minutes
Service frequency4 Days a week.
Train number(s)12259 / 12260
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry car attached
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) (Maximum Speed),
78 km/h (48 mph) (Average Speed), including halts

Coaches

The 12259 / 60 Sealdah Bikaner Duronto Express presently has one AC First Class, four AC 2 tier, twelve AC 3 tier, two End on Generator Car & one 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 12259 Sealdah Bikaner Duronto Express covers the distance of 1,921 km (1,194 mi) in 24 hours 45 minutes, at an average speed of 78 km/h (48 mph)), and in 24 hours 30 minutes as 12260 Bikaner Sealdah Duronto Express, an average speed of 78 km/h (48 mph). As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge.

Routing & Technical Halts

The 12259/12260 Sealdah - Bikaner Duronto Express runs from Sealdah via Dhanbad Junction, PT. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Kanpur Central, New Delhi, Loharu, Sadulpur, Churu, Ratangarh to Bikaner Junction

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, and thus the three rakes of 12259/12260 Seadah - Bikaner Duronto Express is hauled by a Howrah based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive from Sealdah to Bikaner Junction and vice versa.

Termination

The train was terminated by Indian Railways after its final run from Bikaner to Sealdah on 24 May 2021, due to low occupancy and safety compromises amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The train again started its run from 9 June 2021 .

  • 12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - AC 2 tier
    12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - AC 2 tier
  • 12259 Sealdah Duronto Express with its WAP 4 engine
    12259 Sealdah Duronto Express with its WAP 4 engine
  • 12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - AC 3 tier
    12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - AC 3 tier
  • 12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - EOG car
    12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - EOG car
  • 12259 Sealdah Duronto Express at Kanpur Central
    12259 Sealdah Duronto Express at Kanpur Central

References
  1. "Bikaner-Sealdah Duranto Express launch on Monday". mint. 23 February 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
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