Duronto Super Fast Special Train between Mumbai Central-Indore
Train No. 09227 / 09228 Mumbai Central – Indore Duronto Superfast Special (Bi-Weekly)
Train No. 09227 Mumbai Central – Indore Duronto Superfast special will leave Mumbai Central every Thursday & Saturday at 23.00 hrs & will reach Indore at 10.20 hrs the next day. This train will run from 18th March, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09228 Indore – Mumbai Central Duronto Superfast special will depart Indore every Friday & Sunday at 21.00 hrs & will arrive Mumbai Central at 08.20 hrs the next day. This train will run from 19th March, 2025 till further advice.
Enroute this train will halt at Vadodara, Ratlam and Ujjain stations in both directions.
This train comprises of First AC, AC 2-Tier and AC 3-Tier coaches.
Here’s the latest detailed information (as of mid‑2025) on the Mumbai Central ↔ Indore Duronto Superfast Special Express (Train Nos. 12227 / 12228, also referred to as 09227 / 09228):
Contents
🚄 1. Overview: Duronto Express 12227 / 12228
- Train numbers: 12227 (Mumbai → Indore), 12228 (Indore → Mumbai)
- Origin / Destination: Mumbai Central (MMCT) ↔ Indore Junction (INDB)
- Type: Fully AC Duronto Express, LHB rake, with daily two days/week (Bi‑weekly) schedule
- Stops: Only 4 operational stops: Vadodara, Ratlam, Ujjain, and occasionally others as technical halts ([turn0search23]turn0search14).
🕒 2. Timetable & Frequency
12227 – Mumbai Central → Indore
- Departure: 23:00–23:10 PM (Thursdays & Saturdays)
- Arrival: ~10:20 AM next day
- Journey time: ~11 hours 10 minutes over ~829 km ([turn0search14]turn0search2turn0search1)
12228 – Indore → Mumbai Central
- Departure: ~21:00 PM (Fridays & Sundays)
- Arrival: ~08:20 AM next day
- Journey time: ~11 hours 20 minutes ([turn0search14]turn0search11)
Operates twice weekly each way—12227 on Thursday & Saturday, and 12228 on Friday & Sunday ([turn0search14]turn0search1).
3. Route, Halts & Speed
- Distance: ~829 km (some sources list 812 km)
- Average speed: ≈73 km/h, with maximum permissible up to 130 km/h
- Halts: Vadodara (~10 min), Ratlam (~5 min), Ujjain (~5 min), Ujjain–Indore final arrival ([turn0search14]turn0search2turn0search1)
Widely recognized as the fastest train on the Mumbai–Indore sector, outperforming the daily Avantika Express (~12h 15m) ([turn0search14]turn0search15).
4. Classes, Amenities & Rake Composition
- Coach classes: AC First Class (1A), AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, and AC Economy (3E)
- Facilities: On‑board pantry services, e-catering, sleeping berths, bio‑toilets; no non-AC coaches ([turn0search14]turn0search2turn0search5)
- Rake-sharing is done with the Mumbai Central–Hisar Duronto (12239/12240), operating at high speeds on Western Railway terrain ([turn0search14]turn0search23).
5. Remarks & Passenger Feedback
- The service is less popular than Avantika Express, partly due to higher fares and limited run days
- Users note frequent delays due to low operational priority, particularly at overtaking junctions like Ujjain
“This Duronto does not get that Duronto-level priority … it comes very early … gets held up at Ujjain” ([turn0reddit18]turn0reddit25).
- IRCTC/Goibibo shows occasional occurrences of the train being temporarily cancelled/not shown, hinting at irregular operations or rescheduled runs ([turn0reddit18]turn0search7).
📊 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Days of Run | Departure (MMCT/ INDB) | Arrival (INDB/ MMCT) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai → Indore | 12227 / 09227 | Thursday, Saturday | ~23:00 | ~10:20 (next day) | ~11h 10m |
| Indore → Mumbai | 12228 / 09228 | Friday, Sunday | ~21:00 | ~08:20 (next day) | ~11h 20m |
✅ Final Notes
- The Duronto superfast special (12227/12228) remains operational as of 2025, running twice weekly in both directions.
- It is the fastest option on the Mumbai–Indore route but sees low demand and reduced priority, leading to delays at interchanges.
- Alternatives for daily connectivity include Avantika Express (12961/12962), which runs daily, albeit with longer transit time (~12h 15m) ([turn0search15]turn0search22).
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