Which was the first Duronto train introduced by Indian Railways?

Correct option is D

Ans. (d)
The first Duronto Express introduced by Indian Railways was Train No. 12259/12260, operating between Sealdah (Kolkata) and New Delhi. This service commenced on September 18, 2009, marking the launch of the Duronto series of long-distance, non-stop trains.
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· Duronto Express Overview: The Duronto Express trains were introduced as a series of long-distance, non-stop services by Indian Railways, aiming to provide faster connectivity between major cities.
· Service Features: Initially, these trains operated non-stop between their origin and destination stations. However, since January 2016, they have been permitted to make additional commercial stops and accept ticket bookings from technical halts.
· Expansion: Following the success of the Sealdah–New Delhi Duronto Express, Indian Railways expanded the Duronto services to connect various other major cities across the country.
The introduction of the Duronto Express trains represented a significant advancement in Indian Railways' efforts to enhance long-distance travel efficiency and passenger comfort.