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Posted: Sep 06 2015 (18:06)
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The railways have stopped the 90-day advanced booking facility for Duronto non-stop trains. According to an official from the South Western Railways (SWR), the reservation facility...
It may be recalled that Duronto, the non-stop trains, were announced with much fanfare in September 2009. The Duronto venture was the pet project of the then railway minister Mamata Banerjee. Initially, Durontos were only AC-class trains while later a few Durontos (like the ones running to Howrah) had sleeper class bogies too. The advantage of travelling in Duronto is definitely the time factor.
For example, a Duronto train between Bengaluru and Delhi (AC three tier-`2,815) would reach the destination in 31 hours and 20 minutes, while Rajdhani (AC three tier-`2,943) would cover the same distance in 33 hours and 35 minutes. Yeshwanthpur-Katra Premium train (AC three tier-`2,915) takes 43 hours and 45 minutes to complete its journey.
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For example, a Duronto train between Bengaluru and Delhi (AC three tier-`2,815) would reach the destination in 31 hours and 20 minutes, while Rajdhani (AC three tier-`2,943) would cover the same distance in 33 hours and 35 minutes. Yeshwanthpur-Katra Premium train (AC three tier-`2,915) takes 43 hours and 45 minutes to complete its journey.
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