Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express

The 22809 / 10 Paradeep - Visakhapatnam Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that runs between Paradeep and Visakhapatnam in India.

Paradeep - Visakhapatnam Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service11 February 2015 (2015-02-11)[1]
Current operator(s)East Coast Railway zone
Route
StartParadeep
Stops15
EndVisakhapatnam
Distance travelled554 km (344 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22809 / 22810
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, sleeper class
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilities22801/02 Visakhapatnam-Chennai Central Express & 22813/14 Santragachi–Paradeep Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed59.5 km/h (37 mph)
Route map

It operates as train number 22809 from Paradeep to Visakhapatnam and as train number 22810 in the reverse direction serving the states of Odisha & Andhra Pradesh.[2]

Coaches

The 22809 / 10 Paradeep - Visakhapatnam 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 coach.[3]

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 22809 Paradeep - Visakhapatnam Express covers the distance of 554 km (344 mi) in 9 hours 20 mins (59 km/hr) & in 9 hours 15 mins as the 28810 Visakhapatnam - Paradeep Express (60 km/hr).[4]

As the average speed of the train is higher than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Schedule

22809 - Starts form Paradeep every Wednesday at 22:55 PM IST and reach Vishakapatnama next day morning 8:20 AM

22810 - Starts form Vishakapatnama every Sunday at 23:50 Hrs IST and reach Paradeep next day Morning 9:10 AM IST

Routing

The 22809 / 10 Paradeep - Visakhapatnam Express runs from Paradeep via Cuttack Junction, Khurda Road Junction, Vizianagaram Junction to Visakhapatnam.

Traction

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

Reverse

train reverse at Cuttack Jn

Rake Composition
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
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References
  1. "Railway Minister Flags Off Five More New Trains". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  2. , webindia123.com, 4 October 2015
  3. , East Coast Railway, 12 February 2015
  4. , odishasuntimes.com, 11 February 2015
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