It was part of the Duronto Express series of trains introduced by the then railway minister of India Ms. Mamata Banerjee in the 2009–10 railway budget [2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
12269 Chennai Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express covers the distance of 2,180 km (1,350 mi) in 27 hours 55 mins averaging 78.09 km/h (49 mph) & 2,175 km (1,351 mi) in 28 hours 55 mins as 12270 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Chennai Central Duronto Express averaging 75.22 km/h (47 mph).