Shalimar–Puri Express Explained

Shalimar-Puri Express
Type:Superfast Express
First:[1]
Operator:South Eastern Railway
Start: (SHM)
Stops:9
End: (PURI)
Distance:500km (300miles)
Journey Time:08 hours 55 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Unreserved/General
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22835 / 22836
Speed:130km/h maximum,
55km/h average including halts.

The 22835 / 22836 Shalimar–Puri Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysSouth Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 22835 from Shalimar to Puri and as train number 22836 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal and Odisha.

Coaches

The 22835 / 36 Shalimar–Puri Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 5 Unreserved/General, 1 Pantry car and 2 Generator car EOG Coaches. [1]

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 22835 Shalimar–Puri Express covers the distance of 500km (300miles) in 8 hours 55 mins (56.07 km/h) and in 09 hours 05 mins as 22836 Puri–Shalimar Express (55.05 km/h).[2]

As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 22835 / 36 Shalimar–Puri Express runs from Shalimar via,,,, to Puri.[2]

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a -based WAP-4 powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

22836 Puri–Shalimar Express runs from Puri every Tuesday reaching Shalimar the next day.[3]

22835 Shalimar–Puri Express runs from Shalimar every Wednesday reaching Puri the next day.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: East Coast Railway . 2016-01-28 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160128083205/http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/view_detail.jsp?lang%3D0%26id%3D0%2C4%2C268%26dcd%3D179%26did%3D1309410003175F492B6F6EA0AD87D51416FC928D4E1EB.web103 . 28 January 2016 .
  2. Web site: Shm Puri Sf Exp Train/22835 | Shm Puri Sf Exp Tickets, Time Table, Schedule, Availability at . Holidayiq.com . 2016-06-04.
  3. Web site: Puri Shm Sf Exp Train/22836 | Puri Shm Sf Exp Tickets, Time Table, Schedule, Availability at . Holidayiq.com . 2016-06-04.