The 22221 / 22222 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin ''Rajdhani Express'' also called Central Railway (CR) Rajdhani Express is a daily train of Rajdhani class operated by Central Railway between

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no. 22221 leaves Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 16:00 daily and arrives Hazrat Nizamuddin at 09:55 everyday. The return train 22222 leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 16:55 daily and arrives Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 11:15 daily. CR Rajdhani Express runs with an average speed of 86 km/hr. On 19 January 2021, Central Railways increased Rajdhani's frequency from 4 days a week to daily basis.

Coach composition

CR Rajdhani Express runs with rolling stock: * 11 AC 3 – Tier (3A) * 5 AC 2 – Tier (2A) * 1 AC 1st Class (1A) * 1 Pantry car (PC) * 2 Luggage Rake & Generator car (EOG)

Traction

It is hauled by

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(HOG)-equipped locomotive and run with push–pull method.

Route & halts

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Notes

*CR Rajdhani Express will also add other full connectivity between Mumbai and Delhi after

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which used to take almost 25 hours to reach Delhi from Mumbai. *This Rajdhani Express also uses the push–pull technique of locomotives as the train passes from the Kasara Ghat of Maharashtra.

References

External links

22221 Rajdhani
India Rail Info
22222 Rajdhani
India Rail Info

External links

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