Chennai New Delhi Chennai Duronto Express train

Chennai New Delhi Duronto express train is one of the popular Duronto Express trains launched in 2009-2010. The train runs once in a week.

Chennai to New Delhi train runs on Monday and Friday whereas New Delhi to Chennai train runs on Tuesday and Saturday. Chennai to New Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin) Duronto express is a super fast non-stop train and takes less time than other express trains on this route and moreover the fare is also less. The train starts / terminates at Chennai Central and at Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi.

For added convenience to the passengers the cost of the food is included in the ticket and there is a doctor on call in the train also in case of any emergencies. The train has new interiors and the length of the coaches is also more than traditional coaches to accommodate more passengers. The new Duronto express coaches are made of stainless steel coaches having several superior features, including control discharge toilet system, improved and superior thermal and sound insulation and centre buffer coupler to ensure that the coaches are derailment Proof.

This train has two second AC, three third AC and 10 sleeper class compartments, besides a pantry car

Chennai Central New Delhi (Hazrat Nizamuddin) Duronto Express
Details Chennai New Delhi Duronto New Delhi Chennai Duronto
Train Number 12269 12270
Train Name Duronto Exp MAS Duronto exp
Days of Run Monday and Friday Tuesday and Saturday
Originating station Chennai Central Jn (MAS) Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Departure Time 0640 Hrs 1550 Hrs
Destination Station Hazrat Nizamuddin NZM Chennai Central Jn
Arrival time 1035 Hrs 2010 Hrs
Speed 130 Kms per hour 130 Kms per hour
Time taken 28 Hrs and 25 Minutes 28 Hrs and 20 Minutes
Distance covered 2176 kilometers 2176 kilometers
Fare AC 2 tier Rs 2940 Rs 3025
Fare AC 3 Tier Rs 1950 Rs 2040
Fare 2nd SL Class Rs 775 Rs 795

Note

  • The train is from source to destination no stops in between
  • There is no concession allowed on this train including senior citizen concession
  • Food is served inside the train

Chennai Central Railway Station

Station Code MAS

General Enquiry 131

Reservation Enquiry 132

Train Arrival & Dep Chennai Central Station 133, 044-25353816

Chennai Central Station formerly known as Madras Central Station is the main railway terminus in Chennai (Madras). It is located in the northern part of Chennai. It is the home of the southern Railway and the most important rail hub in South India. Trains from here connect the city to New Delhi and prominent state capitals of India like Bhopal, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram etc. The building of the railway station, one of the landmarks of Chennai, was designed by the architect Henry Irwin. In 2005, the buildings were painted a creamy yellow colour, but concurring with the views of a campaign by the citizens of Chennai and also to retain the old nostalgic charm, they were repainted in their original brick-red color, which was how the buildings were built originally.

Amenities at Chennai railway station

  • Waiting rooms
  • Retiring rooms
  • Computerized reservation offices
  • Tourist information centres
  • Medical and general shops
  • Restaurants
  • Book stall and std / pco booths
  • Internet browsing centers

Distances of major landmarks in chennai from Chennai central railway station

Many landmark locations of Chennai Viz. Fort St. George, Madras Port, Marina Beach, Old Legislative Assembly Building, Chennai University, Chennai high court etc are all located within 5 kms distance from Chennai central station.

Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station

Station Code NZM

General Enquiry 131

Reservation Enquiry 132

Train Arrival & Dep 133

Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station is one of the three main railway stations of Delhi, India. Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station connects all the major cities and is being developed to ease congestion on New Delhi Railway Station. Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station is served by Northern Railway. Delhi’s two important arteries the Ring Road and Mathura Road run nearby. The Sarai Kale Khan Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) is close to the station, with links to neighbouring towns.

 Amenities at Hazrat Nizamuddin station

  • Waiting rooms
  • Retiring rooms
  • Computerized reservation office
  • Tea stalls
  • Refreshment room both -vegetarian and non vegetarian
  • Book stall
  • STD / PCO booth
  • G.R.P office

Distances of major landmarks from Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station

New Delhi Railway Station 7 Kilometers

Airport 22 kilometers

India Gate 4 kilometers

Connaught Place 7  kilometers

Karol Bagh 12 kilometers

Red Fort 9 kilometers

Pragati Maidan 5 kilometers

AIIMS 7 kilometers

Dhaula Kuan 11 kilometers

Qutub Minar 13 kilometers

Content updated in January 2023
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