Duronto Super Fast Special Train between Mumbai Central-Hapa
Train No. 09231 / 09232 Mumbai Central – Hapa Duronto Superfast Special (Daily)
Train No. 09231 Mumbai Central – Hapa Duronto Superfast special will leave Mumbai Central daily at 23.10 hrs & will reach Hapa at 11.45 hrs the next day. This train will run from 18th March, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09232 Hapa – Mumbai Central Duronto Superfast special will depart Hapa daily at 19.40 hrs & will arrive Mumbai Central at 08.00 hrs the next day. This train will run from 19th March, 2025 till further advice.
Enroute this train will halt at Ahmedabad, Surendranagar and Rajkot stations in both directions.
This train comprises of First AC, AC 2-Tier and AC 3-Tier coaches.
Here’s the latest verified information on the Mumbai Central ↔ Hapa Duronto Superfast Express (Train Nos. 12267 / 12268), as of mid-2025:
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🚄 Overview: Mumbai Central–Hapa Duronto Express
- Train Numbers: 12267 (Mumbai Central → Hapa), 12268 (Hapa → Mumbai Central)
- Type: Fully air-conditioned Duronto Express, operated by Western Railway with LHB coaches
- Inaugural Run: 22 December 2009; extended to Hapa in 2025 ([turn0search12]turn0search16turn0search0)
🗓 Frequency & Schedule
| Direction | Train No. | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Central → Hapa | 12267 | 23:00 | 10:40 +1 day | ~11 h 40 min | Daily |
| Hapa → Mumbai Central | 12268 | 20:05 | 08:00 +1 day | ~11 h 55 min | Daily |
Operates every day in both directions (no rest days) ([turn0search12]turn0search2turn0search4).
🛤️ Route & Halts
- Total Distance: ~815 km
- Average Speed: ~69–70 km/h (max permissible up to 130 km/h)
- Scheduled Commercial Stops (3):
- Ahmedabad Jn (01:05 arrival, 10 min halt)
- Surendranagar Jn (07:15 arrival, 5 min halt)
- Rajkot Jn (09:05 arrival, 10 min halt)
- No technical reversals or extra layovers ([turn0search12]turn0search6turn0search9)
🛋 Coach Configuration & Amenities
- Classes Available:
- AC First Class (1A)
- AC 2-Tier (2A)
- AC 3-Tier (3A)
- AC Economy (3E)
- Second Seating (2S) as well ([turn0search12]turn0search4turn0search0)
- Coach Composition: ~16 coaches including generator car and a second seating coach ([turn0search12]turn0search9turn0search0)
- Catering: No onboard pantry car; e‑catering via mobile orders available at major stations ([turn0reddit14]turn0search12)
⚠️ Operational Notes & Community Feedback
- Service reliability varies: passengers report recurring 2-hour delays and low priority on route, especially at major junctions like Ahmedabad and Rajkot, due to freight train precedence ([turn0reddit20]turn0reddit27).
- Despite being a premium Duronto, punctuality is often impacted.
“Always around 2 hrs late and little to no priority all over the route” ([turn0reddit20]turn0reddit22).
- Catering complaints: some users highlight absence of pantry car and reliance on station-based e-catering only ([turn0reddit14]).
✅ Key Highlights
- Speed & Convenience: Among the fastest options between Western Mumbai suburbs and southern Gujarat.
- Ideal for AC-class travelers with minimal stops.
- Book in advance: It’s popular despite limited demand—early booking advised.
📚 References
- Timetable & route details via IndiaRailInfo, RailYatri, ProKerala, TotalTrainInfo ([turn0search9]turn0search12]turn0search10])
- Operational speed and genealogy data via Wikipedia & erail info ([turn0search12]turn0search13])
- User feedback and service observations cited from reddit threads ([turn0reddit14]turn0reddit20]turn0reddit27])
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