Mumbai Central–New Delhi Duronto Express

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The 22209 / 22210 Mumbai Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin Durunto Express, is a Duronto Express Train between stations Mumbai Central and Hazrat Nizamuddin of New Delhi. Operated by Western Railways (WR), Mumbai Division, it is currently the fastest amongst the Duronto series of express trains at an average speed of 83km/h.

Service typeDuronto Express
First service23 March 2012; 14 years ago (2012-03-23)
Current operatorWestern Railway
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Service typeDuronto Express
LocaleMaharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
First service23 March 2012; 14 years ago (2012-03-23)
Current operatorWestern Railway
Route
TerminiMumbai Central (MMCT)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Distance travelled1,378 km (856 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 33 minutes; as 22209, 17 hrs 30 mins as 22210
Service frequencyBi-weekly.
Train number22209 / 22210
On-board services
ClassesAC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 Tier Economy
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Pantry Car
Baggage facilitiesUnderhead Space
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad Gauge
ElectrificationYes, 25 kV at 50 Hz
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
82 km/h (51 mph) average including halts.
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The maiden run of the train was on 18 March 2012, as 02209 from Mumbai Central to New Delhi[1] and was flagged off by the Mayor of Mumbai, Sunil Prabhu.

22210 Mumbai Duronto used to arrive Mumbai Central at 17:00 hrs initially but changes were made and the arrival time at Mumbai was made 45 mins earlier i.e. at 16:15 hrs. Now it is again changed by 25 mins earlier and reaches Mumbai at 15:50 hrs. Similarly, the down train used to arrive at New Delhi at 16:55 hrs, 10–20 mins early on average and then it was changed to arrive at New Delhi at 16:30 hrs. Now, after changing its terminal to Hazrat Nizamuddin, it reaches at 15:50 hrs[2]

Route, halts and speed

Initially, like other Duronto Express trains, 22209/10 did not make any commercial halts, but currently it stops at the following stations:

After the extension of Sealdah–New Delhi Duronto up to Bikaner, this train is currently the fastest Duronto Express in Indian Railways.

22210 Mumbai Duronto used to arrive Mumbai Central at 17:00 hrs initially but changes were made and the arrival time at Mumbai was made 45 mins earlier i.e. at 16:15 hrs. Now it is again changed by 25 mins earlier and reaches Mumbai at 15:50 hrs. Similarly, the down train used to arrive at New Delhi at 16:55 hrs, 10–20 mins early on average and then it was changed to arrive at New Delhi at 16:30 hrs. Now, after changing its terminal to Hazrat Nizamuddin, it reaches at 15:50 hrs[2]

Coach composition

The rolling stock in this train consists of LHB coaches manufactured in India. While they arrive with the Rajdhani's distinctive red livery, Duronto Express' coaches are pasted with the Duronto vinyl or wallpaper. Known as Maa Mati Manush, the livery was designed by the former Minister of Railways Mamta Banerjee, who led the creation of Duronto series of express trains.

22209/10 consists of four Third AC Economy (3E), 6 Third AC (3A), 3 Second AC (2A), 1 pantry, 1 First AC (1A), 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake, and 1 Generator car luggage car guard van, hence, a total of 17 coaches.

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