Question : Extension of Mumbai CentralAhmedabad Duronto Express

(a)whether the Government has received any representations for extension of onward and return journey of Train No. 12267 and 12268, Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Duronto Express upto Rajkot on daily basis and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that both trains on reaching their destination are parked in the yard for more than 11 hours, which clearly paves way for extension of its service upto Rajkot without any operational or resource constraints nor lack of maintenance facilities is there at Rajkot;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) Yes, Madam. Request including from the Hon’ble Member of Parliament has been received for extension of 12267/12268 Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Duronto Express upto Rajkot.

(b) to (d) 12267/12268 Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Duronto Express has a lie-over period of 17 hours at Ahmedabad, where it undergoes primary maintenance. However, the time left after undertaking its primary maintenance at Ahmedabad is in-sufficient for extending the train upto Rajkot. Moreover, there is no pit slot available at Rajkot to undertake maintenance of the train.
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