Availing Sealdah Duronto Express to Reach Destination Quickly

There are many people who are required to travel between the city of Kolkata and Delhi. The reasons for travel could vary, like people travelling to meet their extended families and relatives, for business purpose, for giving interviews or just for the purpose of sightseeing and spending their holidays in a worthwhile manner. The best part is that Delhi along with its twin city New Delhi has a lot to offer to travelers coming from all parts of the country. Although there are several trains that ply between Kolkata and Delhi, it is the Sealdah New Delhi Duronto Express that has gained prominence and is the most popularly availed one by travelers of all types. To know more about Sealdah Duronto Express running status, the person can simply log onto reputed sites like TravelKhana that offer prompt and real time information, which is essential for making the plan correctly and booking tickets.

• About Sealdah Duronto Express -

The Sealdah Duronto Express is considered to be a superfast express and falls into the category of Duronto Express. It belongs to Eastern Railway Zone of the Indian Railways which runs between Sealdah (Kolkata) and New Delhi stations.

This train is said to operate as 12259 train number when travelling from Sealdah to New Delhi. On the way back, the number gets reversed to 12260, thereby serving the passengers of Delhi and West Bengal. It is regarded to be the initial Duronto Express that was launched in the 2008 – 2009 Railway Budget.

• Coaches -

This train currently has 3 AC 2 - tier, 1 AC First- Class, 9 AC 3 – tier, Two end-on generator car as well as two pantry car coach.  As customary with most of the Indian train services, coach composition could be amended depending upon demand and discretion of the Indian Railway board from time to time.

• Service -

This Sealdah - New Delhi Duronto Express train is said to cover distance of about 1452 kilometers in about 16 hours and 55 minutes at a speed of about 85.83 km / hr. While coming back, the New Delhi – Sealdah Duronto Express at a speed of 86.75 km/hr takes about 16 hours and 45 minutes to cover the same distance.

The average train speed is over 55 km / hr (34 mph). According to Indian Railway rules, the fare is said to include superfast surcharge.

• Traction -

With the route being completely electrified, the train is powered end-to-end by WAP 4 locomotive which is Howrah based.

• Technical Halts and Routeing -

This train is said to run from Sealdah through Dhanbad Jn., Mughalsarai Jn., Kanpur Central  and terminate at New Delhi.

• Timings -

This train (12259) leaves the station of Sealdah every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 18:30 hours IST while reaching New Delhi at about 11:30 hours the very next day.

On the way back, the train (12260 number) leaves the station of New Delhi every Friday, Thursday, Tuesday and Monday at 19:40 h ours IST, to reach Sealdah at about 12:30 hours IST next day.

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