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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Service type | Duronto Express | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First service | 22 December 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Route | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Termini | Mumbai Central (MMCT) Hapa (HAPA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stops | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance travelled | 815 km (506 mi) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average journey time | 11 hrs 40 mins as 12267 & 11 hrs 55 mins as 12268 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service frequency | Daily | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Train number(s) | 12267 / 12268 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seating arrangements | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Catering facilities | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Rolling stock | LHB coach | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) (average speed) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
- 6 AC III Tier
- 4 AC III Tier Economy
- 1 End On Generator
- 1 2nd seating class Tier (DL1)
Service
The 12267/Mumbai Central - Hapa Duronto Express has an average speed of 70 km/h and covers 815 km in 11 hrs 40 mins.
The 12268/Hapa - Mumbai Central Duronto Express has an average speed of 68 km/h and covers 815 km in 11 hrs 55 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
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| 12267 | MMCT | Mumbai Central | 23:00 PM | Daily | Hapa | 10:40 AM | Daily |
| 12268 | HAPA | Hapa | 20:05 PM | Daily | Mumbai Central | 08:00 AM | Daily |
Gallery
- 12268 Rajkot Duronto Express –Old AC 1st Class
- 12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – Old AC 2 tier
- 12268 Rajkot Duronto Express – Old AC 3 tier
- 12268 Rajkot Duronto Express –Old 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
This train skips Vadodara Junction & Surat. This is the only train along with Ahmedabad Pune Duronto 12297 which skips Vadodara Junction.
See also
References
- "12267/Mumbai Central - Hapa AC Duronto Express". India Rail Info.
- "12268/Hapa - Mumbai Central AC Duronto Express". India Rail Info.
- "Indian Railways extends Mumbai Duronto Express from Ahmedabad to Rajkot; details here". Financial Express.
- "WR TO RESTORE MUMBAI CENTRAL - HAPA DURONTO SUPERFAST EXPRESS". Western Railway.