Duronto punctuality, week ending Oct 4: 23 trains ranked
TrainLiveStatus ranked 23 of 43 Duronto trains for Sept 28 to Oct 4: average max delay 107 minutes, 27% on time. The Mumbai-Howrah pair ran worst.
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TrainLiveStatus had 43 Duronto trains in scope during September 28 to October 4, 2026, and ranked 23 of them. This report comes from our own delay history.
Method: delay is the largest delay reported during that day's run, in minutes; on time means within 15 minutes. The window is Sept 28 to Oct 4, 2026, 7 distinct days. 23 of 43 trains in scope were ranked. Averages are per train over the days we observed it. This is our own delay history, not official railway statistics.
Overall performance
- Average maximum delay: 107 minutes
- On-time rate: 27% of runs were within 15 minutes
That is the weakest of the three categories we report this week: Vande Bharat averaged 22 minutes (53% on time) and Shatabdi 36 minutes (47%). Only about one run in four was within 15 minutes.
The worst delays: Mumbai and Howrah
The 12261 Howrah Duronto (CSMT to Howrah Jn) had the highest average maximum delay: 581 minutes (about 9.7 hours) over 6 observed days, median 615 minutes, worst day 715 minutes (almost 12 hours). The route is about 1,970 km, and the train was on time on 0% of observed runs.
The 12262 CSMT Duronto (Howrah Jn to CSMT), the opposite direction, averaged 490 minutes with a worst day of 713 minutes, also 0% on time.
On Howrah to Pune, the 12222 (Howrah Jn to Pune Jn) averaged 375 minutes over 4 days, and the 12221 (Pune Jn to Howrah Jn) averaged 224 minutes.
Other Duronto trains in the list
The 22202 Duronto (Puri to Sealdah), about 551 km, averaged 148 minutes over 6 days (worst 236). The 12259 BKN Duronto (Sealdah to Bikaner Jn) averaged 94 minutes, but its median was 36 minutes and half its observed runs were on time; its worst day was 293 minutes. The 12245 SMVB Duronto (Howrah Jn to Bengaluru), about 1,935 km, averaged 83 minutes over 7 days (median 67, worst 152).
| Train | Route | Avg max delay (min) | Worst day (min) | On time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12261 | CSMT to Howrah Jn | 581 | 715 | 0% |
| 12262 | Howrah Jn to CSMT | 490 | 713 | 0% |
| 12222 | Howrah Jn to Pune Jn | 375 | 495 | 0% |
| 12221 | Pune Jn to Howrah Jn | 224 | 242 | 0% |
| 22202 | Puri to Sealdah | 148 | 236 | 0% |
What these numbers mean for travellers
If you must reach a flight, another train or a fixed event after a Duronto, check that train's delay history first and leave a large buffer. On the trains at the top of this list, a delay of several hours was normal in this week's data. One week is a snapshot, not a forecast.
Tracking your train
Open any Duronto on TrainLiveStatus for live running status and delay history. The trip planner can show other trains on your route and 2-train connections.
Tip: if your onward connection is at risk, check the live running status during the journey rather than waiting for arrival. For help during a journey, the rail helpline is 139.
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Frequently asked questions
What period does this report cover?
September 28 to October 4, 2026, 7 distinct days. Delay is the largest delay reported during each train's run that day; on time means within 15 minutes.
How many trains does the report cover?
43 Duronto trains were in scope and 23 were ranked. The numbers come from our own delay history, not official railway statistics.
Were the CSMT and Howrah Durontos really about 10 hours late?
In this week's data, the 12261 averaged 581 minutes (about 9.7 hours) of maximum delay over 6 observed days, and the 12262 averaged 490 minutes. Those are our recorded figures for one week.
Should I book a Duronto or another train?
Check the specific train's recent delay history on its page, and compare other trains on your route in the trip planner. Where arrival time matters, leave a large buffer.
