| Puri–Surat Express | |
| Type: | Superfast |
| Operator: | East Coast Railway |
| Start: | (PURI) |
| Stops: | 15 |
| End: | (ST) |
| Distance: | 1757km (1,092miles) |
| Journeytime: | 30 hours 35 minutes |
| Frequency: | Weekly |
| Class: | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved. |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 22827 / 22828 |
| Speed: | 57km/h Average with halts |
The 22827 / 22828 Puri–Surat Express is a Superfast train running between of Odisha and of Gujarat.[1] [2]
It operates as train number 22827 from Puri to Surat and as train number 22828 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
The train consists of 22 coaches:
22827 Puri–Surat Express covers the distance of 1757 km in 31 hours 35 mins (56 km/h) and in 31 hours 45 mins as 22828 Surat–Puri Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is 55abbr=onNaNabbr=on, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
The important halts of the train are;
The train shares its rake with 18419/18420 Puri–Jaynagar Express.
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22827 | PURI | Puri | 19:45 PM | Sunday | Surat | 03:20 AM | Tuesday | |
| 22828 | ST | Surat | 08:30 AM | Tuesday | Puri | 16:15 PM | Wednesday |
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed or Visakhapatnam Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.