Mumbai CSMT Howrah AC Duronto Express 12261 train schedule

Mumbai CSMT Howrah AC Duronto Express (12261) runs from Mumbai to Kolkata. It departs from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus station (CSMT) at 17:15 from platform 18 and arrives at Howrah Jn station (HWH) at 19:50 on platform 22. Mumbai CSMT Howrah AC Duronto Express takes 26 hrs 35 mints to cover the distance of 1961 km between Mumbai and Kolkata. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 73 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A) and Third AC (3A). This train runs on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Final chart for Mumbai CSMT Howrah AC Duronto Express is prepared at Mumbai usually 3-4 hours before train departure time. Mumbai Howrah Duronto is the fastest train from Mumbai to Kolkata. Although Mumbai and Kolkata are two important metro cities in India, still this Duronto is the only premium category train between these two cities. South Eastern Railway has decided to make catering services optional in Howrah Mumbai duronto from 1st August, 2017.

Mumbai CSMT Howrah AC Duronto Express starts from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 17:15, reaches Igatpuri (IGP) at 19:25, Bhusaval Jn (BSL) at 23:00, Nagpur (NGP) at 04:10, Bilaspur Jn (BSP) at 09:55 and Tatanagar Jn (TATA) at 15:55. It arrives at Howrah Jn on second day at 19:50. It stops at 5 stations in its route between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Howrah Jn. Passengers use 12261 Mumbai CSMT Howrah AC Duronto Express to travel mostly from Mumbai to Kolkata, Mumbai to Tatanagar, Mumbai to Bilaspur, Bilaspur to Kolkata and Bhusaval Jn to Kolkata.

Mumbai formerly known as Bombay is one of the most prominent cities in India. Mumbai is known for a lot of things namely Bollywood, Ganpati festival, shopping streets, colleges, Mumbai local trains, street food, Mumbai Dabbawallas delivering food tiffins, the Gateway of India. Mumbai once comprised of seven islands. That is why there are various sea links as it is surrounded by water bodies along the coast.Mumbai airport is centrally located in the city and is known as Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Mumbai have the credits for various services that were opened here first. Like the first airport of India Juhu Aerodrome was first established here in 1928, first 5-star hotel-Taj Mahal Hotel, the first railway terminal was constructed in Mumbai and was known as Bori Bunder (Now known as CST Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus), the first electric rail system, the first public bus service (BEST) are some of the facilities that started first in Mumbai. As a true Mumbaikar says Mumbai is not just a city it is a spirit in itself.

Kolkata, also know as Calcutta is the capital city of West Bengal and is located at the bank of Hoogly river. It (then Calcutta) served as the capital of British-held territories in India until 1911, after which Delhi was made capital of India. No trip to Kolkata is complete without a visit to the Victoria Memorial, an architectural marvel built in Queen Victoria's name. It has an incredible museum inside. When is Kolkata, never miss the iconic Howrah Bridge. You can also enjoy a sunset cruise on the Hooghly River which passes under the Howrah Bridge. Other places to visit are Mangal Pandey Park and the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, built on the banks of the Ganga. Kolkata is well-connected to all major Indian cities by air, rail and road. This city has three railway stations and an airport named Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The airport is 14 km away from the Sealdah railway station. Kolkata ranks the top among the six cities in terms of public transport system.The Kolkata Metro is the oldest underground mass transit system in India. Kolkata is the only Indian city with a tram network, but the tram services are limited to certain areas of the city only. When it comes to food Kolkata is known for its variety of street food like famous kathi rolls, but the key elements of Kolkata's cuisine include rice and a fish curry known as machher jhol. This can be accompanied by desserts such as roshogolla, sandesh, and a sweet yoghurt known as mishti dohi.