| Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| First: | [1] |
| Operator: | East Coast Railway zone |
| Stops: | 15 |
| Distance: | 554km (344miles) |
| Journey Time: | 9 hours 17 mins |
| Frequency: | Weekly |
| Class: | General unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, sleeper class |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | No |
| Observation: | 22801/02 Visakhapatnam–Chennai Central Express & 22813/14 Santragachi–Paradeep Express |
| Stock: | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Trainnumber: | 22809 / 22810 |
| Speed: | 59.5km/h |
The 22809 / 10 Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 22809 from Paradeep to Visakhapatnam and as train number 22810 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.[2]
The 22809 / 10 Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express has one AC 2 tier, three AC 3 tier, seven sleeper coaches, six general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.[3]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 22809 Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express covers the distance of 554km (344miles) in 9 hours 20 mins (59 km/h) and in 9 hours 15 mins as the 22810 Visakhapatnam–Paradeep Express (60 km/h).[4]
As the average speed of the train is higher than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
22809 – Starts from Paradeep every Wednesday at 22:55 IST and reaches Vishakapatnama next day morning 08:20 AM
22810 – Starts from Vishakapatnama every Sundayat 23:50 IST and reaches Paradeep next day morning 09:10 AM IST
The 22809 / 10 Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express runs from Paradeep via,, to Visakhapatnam.
As the route is electrified, a Visakhapatnam-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
The train reverses at .