Sealdah–Bikaner Duronto Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{nofootnotes|date=May 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
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{{Infobox rail service
| color = 80FF00
| name = Sealdah - Bikaner
Duronto Express
| logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| image = 12259 Sealdah Duronto Express.jpg
| caption = Sealdah Duronto Express train board
| type = Duronto Express
| first = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2009|09|18}}
{{Start date and age|df=yes|2020|02|24}} Extended to Bikaner
| operator = Eastern Railways
| start = {{rws|Sealdah}} (SDAH)
| stops = 11
| end = {{rws|Bikaner}} (BKN)
| distance = {{convert|1921|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 25 hours in Bikaner, 17 hour 30 minutes in New Delhi
| frequency = 4 Days a week.
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1,676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12259 / 12260
| speed = {{convert|77|km/h|0|abbr=on}} Average including halts.
83 km/h (52 mph) in Sealdah to New Delhi route.
| map = {{Sealdah-Bikaner AC Duronto Express Route}}
| map_state = collapsed
}}
The 12259 / 12260 Sealdah-Bikaner Duronto Express is a premium train of the Duronto Express category belonging to Indian Railways - Eastern Railway zone that runs between Sealdah and Bikaner in India.It operates as train number 12259 from Sealdah to Bikaner and as train number 12260 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan.{{cite news |title=Bikaner-Sealdah Duranto Express launch on Monday |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/bikaner-sealdah-duranto-express-launch-on-monday-11582460977426.html |access-date=17 July 2022 |work=mint |date=23 February 2020 |language=en}} It used to run as New Delhi - Sealdah Duronto Express and was the first Duronto Express to be launched as announced in the Railway budget of 2008/09. On 24 February 2020, it was extended beyond New Delhi to Bikaner, thereby becoming not only the first Duronto service to Bikaner but also one connecting New Delhi and Bikaner. It was the fastest Duronto Express in India when it operated from Sealdah to New Delhi. It is the second fastest train to connect New Delhi to Kolkata by rail.
Coaches
The 12259 / 60 Sealdah Bikaner Duronto Express presently has one AC First Class, four AC 2 tier, twelve AC 3 tier, two End on Generator Car & one Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12259 Sealdah Bikaner Duronto Express covers the distance of {{convert|1,921|km|mi|abbr=on}} in 25 hours 20 minutes, at an average speed of {{convert|76|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}, and in 25 hours 0 minutes as 12260 Bikaner Sealdah Duronto Express, an average speed of {{convert|77|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}. As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge.
Routing and technical halts
The 12259/12260 Sealdah - Bikaner Duronto Express runs from Sealdah via Dhanbad Junction, Koderma Junction, PT. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Kanpur Central, New Delhi, Loharu, Sadulpur, Churu, Ratangarh to Bikaner Junction
Traction
Termination
The train was terminated by Indian Railways after its final run from Bikaner to Sealdah on 24 May 2021, due to low occupancy and safety compromises amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The train again started its run from 9 June 2021 .
Gallery
File:12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - AC 2 tier.jpg|12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - AC 2 tier
File:12259 Sealdah Duronto Express with its WAP 4 engine.jpg|12259 Sealdah Duronto Express with its WAP 4 engine
File:12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - AC 3 tier.jpg|12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - AC 3 tier
File:12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - EOG car.jpg|12259 Sealdah Duronto Express - EOG car
File:12259 Sealdah Duronto Express at Kanpur Central.jpg|12259 Sealdah Duronto Express at Kanpur Central
References
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- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/duronto_trn_list.html|title=DURONTO TRAIN LIST|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=30 May 2014}}
- {{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/mamata-flags-off-sealdahnew-delhi-duronto-train/518785/|title=Mamata flags off Sealdah-New Delhi Duronto train - Indian Express|publisher=archive.indianexpress.com|accessdate=30 May 2014}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/tatkal/video/irfca---sealdah-new-delhi-ac-duronto-express-behind-the-power-of-howrah-wap-7-30203/8-aEBGiLzd_361333S11.html|title=tatkal/video/irfca---sealdah-new-delhi-ac-duronto-express-behind-the-power-of-howrah-wap-7-30203/8-aEBGiLzd_361333S11|publisher=firstpost.com|accessdate=30 June 2014}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-painter-mamata-adds-dash-of-colour-to-duronto-express-1289947|title=Painter Mamata adds dash of colour to Duronto Express | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|publisher=dnaindia.com|accessdate=30 May 2014}}
External links
- [http://www.indianrail.gov.in Official website of Indian Railways]
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Category:Duronto Express trains
Category:Rail transport in West Bengal
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Haryana
Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan