Bhubaneswar–New Delhi Duronto Express
The 12281 / 12282 Bhubaneswar Duronto Express is a once-a-week weekly train which runs between Bhubaneswar, capital of Odisha and New Delhi in Delhi . This train was introduced as part of the Duronto Express trains that were announced by the then railways minister Mamata Banerjee in 2010-2011 rail budget. It is operated by East Coast Railway.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Duronto Express |
| Locale | Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi |
| First service | 04 April 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Bhubaneswar (BBS) |
| Stops | 4 |
| End | New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Distance travelled | 1,724 km (1,071 mi) |
| Average journey time | 21 hours 50 minutes |
| Service frequency | Once a week |
| Train number(s) | 12281 / 12282 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car coach attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Hybrid-LHB rakes |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 78 km/h (48 mph) average with halts |
This train consists of total 17 no. of bogies out of which there are 8 no. of sleepers (S1-S8), 1 first class AC coach (H1), one 2-tier AC coach (A1), four 3-tier AC coaches (B1-B4), one pantry car and 2 no.s of SLR bogies each at both the ends. It uses hybrid-LHB coaches.
Time Table
12281 train starts from Bhubaneswar (BBS) every Wednesday at 08:00 AM and reach to New Delhi (NDLS) at 06:25 AM next day.[1]
12282 train starts from New Delhi (NDLS) every Thursday at 12:55 PM and reach back to Bhubaneswar (BBS) at 10:45 AM next day.[2]
Loco Link
Bhubaneswar - New Delhi Duronto Express is hauled by a Ghaziabad based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.
Gallery
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto express at Balasore with Ghaziabad WAP-4
New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express with Ghaziabad WAP-7 at Balasore
External links
- East Coast Railway Official Website
- East Coast Railway Discussions Board
- Waltair Division Official Website
