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{{Infobox rail service
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| name = [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''[[Duronto Express]]'''
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| name = Chennai Duronto Express
| image =Chennai Duronto Express Train Board.JPG
| image= Chennai Duronto Express Train Board.JPG
| caption =Train Board of Chennai Duronto Express
| caption =
| type = [[Duronto Express]]
| type = [[Superfast/Mail Trains in India|Superfast]], [[Duronto Express]]
| first = 21 September 2009 [https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Chidambaram-flags-off-bi-weekly-Chennai-Delhi-Duronto-Express/article16882818.ece]
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| locale =
| first =
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = [[Chennai Central railway station|Chennai Central]]
| start = [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]]
| stops = 7
| stops = 6
| end = [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]]
| end = [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]]
| distance = {{convert|2180|km|0|abbr=on}} as 12269 [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''', {{convert|2175|km|0|abbr=on}} as 12270 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] '''[[Duronto Express]]'''
| distance = {{convert|2175|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 27 hours 55 minutes as 12269 [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''', 28 hours 55 minutes as 12270 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] '''[[Duronto Express]]'''
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| frequency = Bi-Weekly. 12269 [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''' – Monday & Friday. 12270 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''' – Tuesday & Saturday.
| frequency = 2 days a week.
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 1st Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]]
| seating = No
| seating =
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = Yes, Pantry Car attached
| catering = [[Dining car|Pantry Car Coach]] attached
| observation =
| observation = Runs with [[LHB Coaches]]
| entertainment =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| otherfacilities=
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railway]] [[Duronto Express|Duronto]] [[LHB Coaches]] coaches
| stock = 19 Pure LHB Coaches with a WAP-4/WAP-7 from Erode or WAP-7 from Royapuram.
| gauge = Broad - {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| el =
| train number = 12239, 12240
| train number = 12269 / 12270
| speed = {{convert|78|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (Average Speed), including halts
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (Maximum Speed), <br/> {{convert|76.65|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (Average Speed), including halts
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| map =
| map = [[File:Garibrath Express (Chennai - Nizamuddin) Duronto Express route map.png|300px|Garibrath Express (Chennai - Nizamuddin) Duronto Express route map]]
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The 12269 / 70 [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''' is a [[Superfast/Mail Trains in India|Superfast]] express train of the [[Duronto Express]] category belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] and [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] in [[India]].
The '''Chennai Central - Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express''' or '''Chennai Duronto''' , which connects [[Chennai]], the state capital of [[Tamil Nadu]] with [[New Delhi]] the national capital.


It operates as train number 12269 from [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] to [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|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]].
==Overview==
It is operated by the [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]] with 12269/12270 train numbers. It holds the record of being the fastest train between [[Chennai Central]] and [[Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] covering the 2174&nbsp;km in 27 hours and 55 minutes when compared to the [[Chennai Rajdhani]] which takes 28 hours and 15 minutes.


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 [http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2009-10_main.pdf]
==Frequency==
*The train is operated by Southern Railway twice a week.
*12269 leaves Chennai Central at 06.40 on Monday and Friday and reaches H.Nizamuddin at 10.35 on Tuesday and Saturday.
*12270 leaves H.Nizamuddin at 15.25 on Tuesday and Saturday and reaches Chennai Central at 20.40 on Wednesday and Sunday.


==Coaches==
==Coach composition==
The train uses a LHB rake and does not have any rake sharing arrangement as such. The rake consists of 2 EOGs, 8 Sleeper Class Coaches, 3 AC 3 Tier Coaches,2 two tier cum three tier coaches, 1 AC 2 Tier Coaches, 1 AC First Coach and 1 Pantry Car making a total of 18 coaches.
==Stoppages==
The train stops at Vijayawada, Balharshah, Nagpur, Habibganj, Jhansi and Gwalior in between Chennai and Hazrat Nizamuddin


The 12269 / 70 [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''' presently has 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 1st Class]], 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], 8 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]] & 2 [[Diesel generator|End on Generator]] Coaches. In addition, it also carries a [[Dining car|Pantry car coach]].
==Loco Link==
It uses a [[Royapuram]] based [[HOG]] [[WAP 7]] regularly.


As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.
==See also==
*[[Duronto Express]]
*[[Chennai Rajdhani Express]]
*[[Tamil Nadu Express]]
*[[Grand Trunk Express]]


==References==
==Service==

{{Reflist}}
The 12269 [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''' covers the distance of {{convert|2180|km|abbr=on}} in 27 hours 55 mins averaging {{convert|78.09|km/h|0|abbr=on}} & {{convert|2175|km|abbr=on}} in 28 hours 55 mins as 12270 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''' averaging {{convert|75.22|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.

As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per [[Indian Railway]] rules, its fare includes a [[Superfast/Mail Trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge.

==Routeing ==

The 12269 / 70 [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''' runs from [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] via [[Vijayawada Junction railway station| Vijayawada Junction]], [[Balharshah Junction railway station|Balharshah Junction]], [[Nagpur railway station|Nagpur]], [[Habibganj railway station|Bhopal Habibganj Railway Station]], [[Jhansi Junction railway station|Jhansi Junction]], [[Gwalior railway station|Gwalior]] to [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3332&did=14425772612550EA8FFC5F7A8693756DE1F0993F468F3.web91].

==Traction==

As the route is fully electrified, it is an end to end haul by a [[Royapuram railway station| Royapuram]] or [[Erode Junction railway station| Erode]] based [[Head-end power|Head on Generation]] enabled [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP 7]].

==Timings==

12269 [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''' leaves [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] every Monday & Friday reaching [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] the next day.

12270 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] '''[[Duronto Express]]''' leaves [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] every Tuesday & Saturday reaching [[Chennai Central railway station|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)]] the next day.

== References ==
{{reflist}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/duronto_trn_list.html|title=DURONTO TRAIN LIST|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://deshgujarat.com/2011/12/19/railway-covers-duronto-under-tatkal-includes-aadhaar-as-id-proof/|title=&#8216;Tatkal&#8217; extended to Duronto trains,Aadhaar approved as ID proof &#124; DeshGujarat|publisher=deshgujarat.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=&#91;IRFCA&#93; Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=irfca.org|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
*[https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Chidambaram-flags-off-bi-weekly-Chennai-Delhi-Duronto-Express/article16882818.ece]
* [https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3332&did=14425772612550EA8FFC5F7A8693756DE1F0993F468F3.web91]
* [http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2009-10_main.pdf]


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Revision as of 07:58, 12 April 2019

Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast, Duronto Express
First service21 September 2009 [1]
Current operator(s)Southern Railways
Route
TerminiPuratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central)
Hazrat Nizamuddin
Stops6
Distance travelled2,180 km (1,355 mi) as 12269 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express, 2,175 km (1,351 mi) as 12270 Hazrat Nizamuddin Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Duronto Express
Average journey time27 hours 55 minutes as 12269 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express, 28 hours 55 minutes as 12270 Hazrat Nizamuddin Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Duronto Express
Service frequencyBi-Weekly. 12269 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express – Monday & Friday. 12270 Hazrat Nizamuddin Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Duronto Express – Tuesday & Saturday.
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 Coach attached
Observation facilitiesRuns with LHB Coaches
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railway Duronto LHB Coaches 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

The 12269 / 70 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express is a Superfast express train of the Duronto Express category belonging to Indian Railways - Southern Railway zone that runs between Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.

It operates as train number 12269 from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (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 [2]

Coaches

The 12269 / 70 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (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 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 12269 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Duronto Express averaging 75.22 km/h (47 mph).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12269 / 70 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express runs from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) via Vijayawada Junction, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur, Bhopal Habibganj Railway Station, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior to Hazrat Nizamuddin [3].

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is an end to end haul by a Royapuram or Erode based Head on Generation enabled WAP 7.

Timings

12269 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express leaves Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) every Monday & Friday reaching Hazrat Nizamuddin the next day.

12270 Hazrat Nizamuddin Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) Duronto Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Tuesday & Saturday reaching Puratchi Thalaivar Dr M. G. Ramachandran Central (Chennai Central) the next day.

References

  • "DURONTO TRAIN LIST". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
  • "‘Tatkal’ extended to Duronto trains,Aadhaar approved as ID proof | DeshGujarat". deshgujarat.com. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
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