About 12281 – 12282 Bhubaneswar Delhi Duronto Express
The 12281/12282 Bhubaneswar – New Delhi Duronto Express is a prestigious long-distance superfast train operated by the East Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways. This train connects Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, with New Delhi, providing fast and reliable rail connectivity between eastern India and the national capital. The train is widely used by business travelers, students, government employees, and tourists.
Train number 12281 runs from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi, while train number 12282 operates from New Delhi to Bhubaneswar. The train covers a distance of more than 1,850 kilometers in approximately 24 to 26 hours. During its journey, it passes through major railway stations such as Cuttack, Kharagpur, Asansol, Dhanbad, Gaya, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Kanpur Central, and several other important stations before reaching its destination.
The Bhubaneswar – New Delhi Duronto Express offers AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, and Sleeper Class coaches. The train uses modern LHB coaches and provides facilities such as charging points, comfortable berths, luggage space, onboard housekeeping, and clean washrooms. Its limited stoppages and premium services make it one of the fastest train options between Odisha and Delhi.
Passengers travelling on this train can order fresh and hygienic food in train through TravelKhana. The service delivers restaurant-style meals directly to train seats at major stations, allowing travelers to enjoy North Indian, South Indian, Jain, and other popular food options during the journey.
Highlights of Bhubaneswar Delhi Duronto Express –
| No of Coaches | Total – 16, AC – 8, SL – 8, GN – N/A |
| Pantry Car | Yes |
| E-Catering | Yes By TravelKhana.com |
| Avg. Running Status | Good |
| Cleaning | Average |
| Ticket Availability | Excellent |
| Passenger Safety | Average |
| Mobile/Laptop Charger | Yes |
12281/Bhubaneswar Delhi Duronto Express, Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| S.No. | Stn. Code | Station | Arr. | Dep. | Halt | Dist. | Day |
| 1 | BBS | Bhubaneswar | First | 8.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | BLS | Balasore | 10.53 | 10.58 | 5 | 206 | 1 |
| 3 | ADRA | Adra Jn | 14.5 | 15 | 10 | 502 | 1 |
| 4 | GAYA | Gaya Jn | 18.33 | 18.38 | 5 | 744 | 1 |
| 5 | MGS | Mughal Sarai Jn | 20.47 | 20.57 | 10 | 948 | 1 |
| 6 | CNB | Kanpur Central Jn | 0.5 | 0.55 | 5 | 1296 | 2 |
| 7 | NDLS | New Delhi | 6.2 | Last | 0 | 1727 | 2 |
12282/Delhi Bhubaneswar2 Duronto Express, Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| S.No. | Stn. Code | Station | Arr. | Dep. | Halt | Dist. | Day |
| 1 | NDLS | New Delhi | First | 12.55 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | CNB | Kanpur Central Jn | 17.48 | 17.53 | 5 | 448 | 1 |
| 3 | MGS | Mughal Sarai Jn | 21.51 | 22.01 | 10 | 796 | 1 |
| 4 | ADRA | Adra Jn | 3.46 | 3.56 | 10 | 1242 | 2 |
| 5 | BLS | Balasore | 7.33 | 7.38 | 5 | 1538 | 2 |
| 6 | BBS | Bhubaneswar | 11.05 | Last | 0 | 1727 | 2 |
