- By Raju Kumar
- Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Indian Railways is going through a transformation period as Asia's second-largest railway network stepped up its speed, punctuality and infrastructure. The semi-high-speed train - Vande Bharat Express and others changed the image of the Indian Railways phenomenally. Several long-route trains upgraded themselves, especially after the advent of Vande Bhart series trains. It was a matter of the past when a long tour on a train used to be a nightmare. Now, Railways provides world-class facilities in almost all long-route trains.
Meanwhile, do you know which train runs the longest non-stop? Here, we bring details of the longest non-stop train.
The Mumbai Central–Hapa Duronto Express, which is a long-distance, semi-high-speed train under the Duronto Express category. The train connects Mumbai Central (MMCT) in Maharashtra to Hapa (HAPA) in Gujarat. Mumbai Central–Hapa Duronto Express is known for its limited stops and high speed.
Non-Stop route:
The Mumbai Central–Hapa Duronto Express runs non-stop between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central, covering about 493 km in approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes, making it one of the longest non-stop runs in India.
Key features:
Train Number: 12267 (Mumbai Central to Hapa) / 12268 (Hapa to Mumbai Central)
Operator: Western Railway Zone
Distance Covered: Approximately 813 km
Journey Duration: Around 11 hours
Frequency: Operates three days a week
Classes Available: AC First Class (1A), AC 2-Tier (2A), AC 3-Tier (3A), Sleeper Class (SL)
Coach Type: LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches for better speed and comfort
Stops: Limited stops, making it one of the fastest options on this route
Security & Cleanliness: Equipped with modern security features and bio-toilets.
