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Mumbai Central–New Delhi Duronto Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}

{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}

{{Infobox rail service

| color = 80FF00

| name = Mumbai Central-New Delhi
Duronto Express

| logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg

| image = 22209 Mumbai New Delhi Duronto Express - Train Board.jpg

| caption = MMCT-NDLS Duronto Express train board.

| type = Duronto Express

| locale = Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|03|23}}

| last =

| operator = Western Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Mumbai Central}} (MMCT)

| end = {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} (NDLS)

| distance = {{convert|1386|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 16 hours 45 minutes; as 22209, 17 hrs 40 mins as 22210

| frequency = Bi-weekly.

| class = AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier Economy

| seating = No

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = Available

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage = Available

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = LHB coach

| el =

| trainnumber = 22209 / 22210

| gauge = Broad Gauge

| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum ,

{{convert|83|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

| map = {{Mumbai Central-New Delhi Duronto Express Route}}

| map_state = collapsed

}}

The 22209 / 22210 Mumbai – New Delhi - Mumbai Duronto Express, also known as Mumbai AC Duronto Express, is a 16 Coached fully air-conditioned, non-stop version of Duronto-type service running between {{stnlnk|Mumbai Central}} and New Delhi. *It is the Fastest Duronto Express Train to connect Financial Capital of India Maharashtra to the National Capital Delhi* . It is maintained by Western Railways (WR), Mumbai division. This train did not make any commercial halts in the past, but now does at Vadodara, Ratlam and Kota. In the up direction, from New Delhi to Mumbai, the service runs with train number 22210 and in down direction, from Mumbai to New Delhi, as train number 22209. Post extension of Sealdah–New Delhi Duronto to Bikaner, this train is currently the fastest Duronto Express in Indian Railways.

Most of the other Duronto trains take less travel time than their Rajdhani counterparts. Therefore, before the introduction of Mumbai Duronto, it was expected to be the fastest service on the route by many Indian railfans. The Rajdhani Express gets top-most priority on the route, making it the fastest train in the Mumbai–Delhi route. But, the Rajdhani continues to be the fastest as both trains cover the same distance and despite being non-stop service, with no commercial halts, the Duronto takes 40–70 mins more than the Rajdhani.

The maiden run of the train was on 18 March 2012. It ran as 02209 down Mumbai Central–New Delhi Duronto inaugural special express for the very first time{{Cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/akshaypatilwcam/6849617756/|title = 02209 down Mumbai central-New Delhi Duronto Inaugural Special at platform no.4 of Bovrivali|date = 18 March 2012}} and was flagged off by the Mayor of Mumbai, Sunil Prabhu. The first run according to the timetable was done on 20 March 2012, from Delhi to Mumbai. The regular run with the original train numbers was started on 23 March 2012 from Mumbai as 22209.

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. Similarly, the down train used to arrive at New Delhi at 16:55 hrs, 10–20 mins early on average, hence, it now officially arrives at New Delhi at 16:30 hrs.{{Cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/arrdephistory/arrival-departure-history-mumbai-central-new-delhi-ac-duronto-express-22209-bct-to-ndls/17125/297/664|title = Mumbai Central - New Delhi AC Duronto Express/22209 Arrival/Departure History - Railway Enquiry}}

Route&Halts

• Mumbai Central

• Vadodara Junction

• Ratlam Junction

• Kota Junction

• New Delhi

Coach composition

Pure LHB coach in red-grey Rajdhani livery, manufactured in India, are used for this train. Duronto vinyl or wallpaper pasting is done to give the duronto livery, which known as Maa Mati Manush and is designed by former Rail Minister of India, Smt Mamta Bannerjee, who herself was the founder of Duronto Express trains concept.


It comprises 4 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. Maximum 1–2 extra coaches may be added to clear extra rush during holidays

; Rake composition

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Speed

The maximum permissible speed of the train is up to 130 kmph except some parts.

The maximum permissible speed of the train or the route is 120 kmph between New Delhi (NDLS) and Tuglakabad (TKD) route but RDSO has been requested to corroborate the track quality fit for raising sectional speed to 130 kmph. The maximum permissible speed of the train is 130 kmph in Tuglakabad (TKD) – Palwal (PWL) – Mathura (MTJ) route where it is slower than the fastest train of the route having speed of 160 kmph. The maximum permissible speed of the train or the route: 130 kmph in Mathura (MTJ) – Nagda (NAD) – Ratlam (RTM) route, 100 kmph between Ratlam (RTM) and LIMKHEDA but Railway is trying to raise up to 110 kmph in its part between Limkheda and Megnagar and 130 kmph not feasible on Ghat (Hill) section. The maximum permissible speed of the train or the route: 110 kmph between LIMKHEDA and GODHRA (130 kmph not feasible on Ghat section), 130 kmph between GODHRA and VIRAR, 110 kmph in only 26 km long VIRAR – BORIVALI route, 100 kmph in only 30 km long BORIVALI – Mumbai Central (MMCT, formerly BCT) route. [https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/civil_engg/CE_II/2019/Raising%20of%20sectionl%20speed%20to%20130%20kmph%20%20(dated%2017_12_2019).pdf]

Railway Board has approved the speed policy which envisages operation of passenger trains at 160 kmph on Delhi–Mumbai route but it is still unclear what will its impact on this train in future like increasing of speed but not up to 160 kmph or up to 160 kmph. [https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/civil_engg/CE_II/2020/12032020.pdf]

Gallery

File:22209 Mumbai New Delhi Duronto Express with HOG equipped Vadodara based WAP 7.jpg|22209 Mumbai–New Delhi Duronto Express with HOG-equipped Vadodara loco shed-based WAP-7

File:22209 Mumbai New Delhi Duronto Express - AC 1st Class coach.jpg|22209 Mumbai–New Delhi Duronto Express – AC 1st Class coach

File:22209 Mumbai New Delhi Duronto Express - AC 2 tier coach.jpg|22209 Mumbai–New Delhi Duronto Express – AC 2 tier coach

File:22209 Mumbai New Delhi Duronto Express - Pantry Car coach.jpg|22209 Mumbai–New Delhi Duronto Express – Pantry coach

File:22209 Mumbai New Delhi Duronto Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|22209 Mumbai–New Delhi Duronto Express – AC 3 tier coach

File:BCTDRNT.JPG|Mumbai Duronto at Mumbai Central on 18 March 2012

Other trains

Other trains for Mumbai to Delhi travel and vice versa are :-

  1. Firozpur Janata Express
  2. Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express
  3. Kochuveli-Dehradun Express
  4. Kochuveli-Amritsar Superfast Express or Kochuveli-Chandigarh Sampark Kranti

Express

  1. Swaraj Express
  2. Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Haridwar AC

Superfast Express

  1. Paschim Express
  2. Mangala–Lakshadweep Express
  3. Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express
  4. Mumbai Rajdhani Express
  5. Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin

Garib Rath Express

  1. Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin

Yuva Express

  1. August Kranti Rajdhani Express
  2. Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express
  3. Golden Temple Mail
  4. Punjab Mail
  5. Goa Sampark Kranti Express
  6. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Terminus–Amritsar Express

  1. Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus

Garib Rath Express

  1. Bandra Terminus–Haridwar Express
  2. Bandra Terminus-Haridwar SF Express

References

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  1. {{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/new-delhi-mumbai-central-ac-duronto-express-22210-ndls-to-bct/17126/664/297|title=22210/New Delhi-Mumbai AC Duronto Express Duronto New Delhi/NDLS to Mumbai/BCT - India Rail Info - A Busy Junction for Travellers & Rail Enthusiasts|publisher=indiarailinfo.com|access-date=2014-05-30}}
  2. {{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/mumbai-central-new-delhi-ac-duronto-express-22209-bct-to-ndls/17125/297/664|title=22209/Mumbai Central - New Delhi AC Duronto Express Duronto Mumbai/BCT to New Delhi/NDLS - India Rail Info - A Busy Junction for Travellers & Rail Enthusiasts|publisher=indiarailinfo.com|access-date=2014-05-30}}
  3. http://www.indianrail.gov.in/train_Schedule.html (type 22209 or 22210 and search)
  4. {{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Biweekly-Mumbai-Delhi-Duronto-from-Friday/articleshow/12321923.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126074505/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-19/mumbai/31210352_1_mumbai-central-ac-duronto-express-inaugural-train|url-status=live|archive-date=2013-01-26|work=The Times of India|title=Biweekly Mumbai–Delhi Duronto from Friday|access-date=2014-05-30}}

Sister trains

{{Duronto Express}}

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