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Indore Jn to Mumbai Central by 12228 Duronto Express | Journey Highlights, Overtakes, and Skips

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Join me on an unforgettable train ride aboard the 12228 Duronto Express, one of the fastest and most comfortable trains connecting Indore Junction (INDB) to Mumbai Central (MMCT). In this video, we cover the full experience — from boarding at Indore, the onboard facilities, crossings in the night, skips of major stations like Surat and Borivali, to the final arrival at bustling Mumbai Central.

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Train : 12228 Indore Jn - Mumbai Central Duronto Express
Loco : Vadodara (BRC) WAP5 #30184

🚆 Indore to Mumbai Central | Duronto Express Journey 🛤️

✨ What to Expect:

A look at the AC coaches and pantry service

Skips of major stations like Surat, Dewas, and Borivali

Insights into the speed, comfort & punctuality of this premium service

This Duronto Express is known for its non-stop speed and minimal halts, making it a favourite for travellers between these two cities. Whether you're a railfan, planning your trip, or just love watching train journeys, this video offers a detailed glimpse of life on board!

🎥 Shot in HD | 📍 Route: INDB to BCT | 🕒 Duration: ~12 hours
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🚄 History & Background
The train began operations on 26 January 2011, introduced by Western Railways to offer a faster, non-stop connection between Indore and Mumbai.

It’s part of the Duronto series—India’s “nonstop” premium AC services initially designed with minimal halts. They have a few commercial halts now.

This train pair (12227/12228) runs twice weekly: 12228 departs Indore every Friday & Sunday, and 12227 returns from Mumbai on Saturday & Monday.

Covers ~829–832 km in around 11 h 20 m (Indore → Mumbai)

Operates at an average speed of 72 km/h, with a maximum permissible speed of 130 km/h.

🍽️ On-board Facilities

Fully AC train – sleeper only, no seating-only classes.

Pantry car attached, with onboard catering and e-catering options.

Complimentary welcome drinks and water bottles provided at departure from Indore, Ujjain, and Ratlam.

Bedding, including bedrolls and linen, is included .

Standard amenities include reading lights, speakers, luggage space, and large windows.
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A journey aboard the 12228 Duronto Express from Indore Junction to Mumbai Central is captured in this video, highlighting the train's speed, comfort, and minimal stops. The footage includes boarding at Indore, onboard facilities, and the train’s passage through the night. Major stations such as Surat and Borivali are skipped, emphasizing the service's efficiency. The locomotive involved is identified as a WAP5 from Vadodara. While some railway operators and locations are noted in the metadata, specific headcode details are not available.

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  • Platform ID symjd0PI5z4
  • Views 90,025
  • Date published 10 Jul 2025 12:51
  • Date added 8 Jan 2026 11:14
  • Recorded 26 Jan 2011
  • Locomotives 1
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