Chennai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express

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1. What is the primary route?Chennai Central (MAS) to Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
2. What is the operational category?Duronto Express (Superfast)
3. Why is the Duronto Express called "superfast"?Because it has very few stops and keeps a high speed, so it can travel faster than regular trains.
4. How does the train travel through many states?It goes through Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh while heading from Chennai to Delhi.

Duronto Express: A series of long-distance, non-stop or limited-stop superfast trains operated by Indian Railways.
Intercity Rail: Rail transport services that connect cities and towns within a country or region.
Indian Railways: The national, state-owned railway corporation responsible for operating India's rail network.