Mamata to flag off first Duranto from Chennai on 14th Sept

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjeewill flag off the first 'Duranto' non-stop train between Chennai and New Delhi on 14th September from Chennai station.

The train is expected to take 28 hours to complete its journey, about 20 minutes less than the time taken by Chennai Rajdhani.

The new train will run twice a week and have one first AC, two second AC, three third AC and 10 sleeper class compartments, besides a pantry car.

The Duranto trains announced for Maharashtra will be flagged off thereafter but they have to wait till the completion of the Assembly elections in the state because of the model code of conduct.

These trains will travel as fast as Rajdhani express and being non-stop, will take less time to cover the distance.

Duranto trains will have new-age stainless steel coaches having distinct colour.