Mumbai Central–Indore Duronto Express
The Indore Duronto Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Mumbai Central (BCT) to Indore (INDB). It is currently being operated with 12227 / 12228 train numbers.
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Duronto Express | ||||
| First service | 26 January 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Mumbai Central (MMCT) | ||||
| Stops | 3 | ||||
| End | Indore Junction (INDB) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 829.5 km (515 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 11 hours, 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi - Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12227 / 12228 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier | ||||
| Seating arrangements | No | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes, Pantry Car attached | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 12239/40 Jaipur Duronto Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 72.13 km/h (45 mph) (Average Speed), 130 km/h (81 mph) (Maximum Speed) | ||||
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Coach composition
The rake has 8 AC 3 tier Coaches, 2 AC 2 tier Coaches, 1 AC First Class, 1 Pantry Car and 2 EOG Cars making a total of 14 coaches. As is customary with Indian Railways, coaches are added/removed as per the demand.
Service
It is the fastest train on the Mumbai – Indore sector. It averages 65.88 km/hr as 12227 Duronto Express covering 829 km in 12 hrs 35 mins & 65.66 km/hr as 12228 Duronto Express covering 829 km in 12 hrs 40 mins. The other train that connects Mumbai & Indore is the 12961/62 Avantika Express.
Train Details
This train had its inaugural run on 28 January 2011. It was & still is a 2 days a week service. It is a fully AC train & uses LHB rakes.
Below is the Rake Sharing Schedule:- Rake A --- Thursday Departure from BCT for INDB Rake A --- Saturday Arrival @ BCT from INDB Rake A --- Resting @ BCT on Saturday Rake B -- Saturday Departure from BCT for INDB Rake A -- Sunday Departure from BCT for JP Rake B --- Monday Arrival @ BCT from INDB Rake B --- Resting @ BCT on Monday Rake A --- Monday Resting @ JP Rake A --- Arrival @ BCT on Wednesday from JP Rake B --- Wednesday Departure from BCT for JP Rake B --- Friday Arrival @ BCT from JP Rake B --- Resting @ BCT on Friday
Traction
When this train was introduced it was hauled by a BRC or BL based WAP4. Later on WAP5 hauled it regularly. Now BRC based WAP7 locomotive hauls the train between Mumbai Central & Indore Jn. Most of the times the train has been seen with HOG enabled WAP7 loco. However occasionally the BRC based WAP5 loco also haul the train.
Stoppage
Technical Stoppages: Vadodara Junction, Surat Station, Ratlam Junction, Ujjain Junction
Schedule
| station | station name | arrives | departs | distance | day | frequency |
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| BCT | Mumbai Central | 23:15 | 0 | 1 | Thursday, Saturday | |
| INDB | Indore | 11:05 | 829 km (515 mi) | 2 | ||
| INDB | Indore | 23:00 | 0 | 1 | Friday & Sunday | |
| BCT | Mumbai Central | 10:40 | 829 km (515 mi) | 2 | ||
Gallery
WAP 4 engine of the 12227 Indore Duronto Express.jpg.webp)
12227 Indore Duronto Express - AC 3 tier coach
12227 Indore Duronto Express at Ratlam Junction
WAP 4E with the Indore Duronto Express at Ujjain Junction
