Secunderabad–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express

The Secunderabad–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express is a Duronto Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Secunderabad (SC) to Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM). It is the fastest train between New Delhi and Secunderabad with a travel time of 22 hours.

Secunderabad–Hazrat Nizamuddin
Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeDuronto Express
LocaleTelangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi
First service14 March 2003; 21 years ago (2003-03-14)
Current operator(s)Indian Railways (SCR)
Route
TerminiSecunderabad Junction (SC)
Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops4
Distance travelled1,660 km (1,030 mi)
Average journey time22 hrs 10 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)12285 / 12286
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1, AC 2, AC 3, Sleeper class, General
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad – 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed75.77 km/h (47.08 mph)

It operates as train number 12285 from Secunderabad Junction to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12286 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.

Coaches

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The 12285 / 86 Secunderabad Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class, 3 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 8 Slepper Class & 1 End on Generator, 1 SLRD coaches. In addition, it also carries a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Locomotive

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In Both the directions this trains was hauled by a Lallaguda-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Service

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The 12285 Secunderabad Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express covers the distance of 1660 kilometres in 22 hours 00 mins 75.00 km/h (47 mph) & in 22 hours 15 mins as 12286 Secunderabad Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express75.00 km/h (47 mph).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast Express surcharge.

Time table

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Secunderabad–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express
12286 Stations 12285
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure
---- 15:55 Hazrat Nizamuddin 10:50 ----
20:45 20:50 Jhansi Junction 05:30 05:35
00:10 00:18 Habibganj 02:04 02:12
05:35 05:40 Nagpur Junction 20:40 20:45
08:30 08:35 Balharshah Junction 18:00 18:05
14:10 ---- Secunderabad junction ---- 12:50

Stoppage

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