Santragachi–Paradeep Express Explained

Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Coast Railway zone
Stops:15
Distance:485km (301miles)
Journey Time:8 hours 2 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:General unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, sleeper class
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:Standard Indian Railways coaches
Trainnumber:22814 / 22813
Speed:61km/h

The 22814 / 13 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 22814 from Paradeep to Santragachi Junction and as train number 22813 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Odisha & West Bengal.

Coaches

The 22814 / 13 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express has one AC 2 tier, three AC 3 tier, seven sleeper coaches, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.[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

The 22814 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express covers the distance of 485km (301miles) in 7 hours 15 mins (67 km/h) and in 8 hours 50 mins as the 22813 Santragachi Junction–Paradeep Express (55 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is higher than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Timetable

22814 – Paradeep to Santragachi every Monday

Station name Arrival time Distance (km) Day
23:55 (Source)0 Day 1
Rahama 00:14 24 Day 2
Raghunathpur (RCTC)00:38 52 Day 2
1:37 AM83 Day 2
2:35 AM 155 Day 2
Baitarani Road (BTV) 2:47 AM 167 Day 2
3:48 AM 199 Day 2
Soro (SORO)4:11 AM 228 Day 2
4:36 AM 261 Day 2
5:09 AM 308 Day 2
6:10 AM 379 Day 2
8:45 AM 487 Day 2

22813 – Santragachi to Paradeep every Tuesday

Station name Arrival time Distance (km) Day
20:25 (Source) 0 Day 1
21:51 108 Day 1
22:55 179 Day 1
22:42 227 Day 1
Soro (SORO)00:06 260 Day 2
00:45 289 Day 2
Baitarani Road (BTV) 1:11 AM 321 Day 2
1:23 AM 332Day 2
2:30 AM 404 Day 2
Raghunathpur (RCTC)3:04 436 Day 2
Rahama (RHMA) 3:17464 Day 2
4:30 AM487 Day 2

Traction

As the route is electrified, a -based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://odishachannel.com/index.php/3328/three-more-new-trains-from-ecor/
  2. http://odishasuntimes.com/2015/03/28/ecor-to-add-extra-coaches-in-four-express-trains/