Paradeep−Puri Intercity Express
The 18413 / 14 Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that runs between Paradeep and Puri in India.[1]
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Paradeep | ||||
| Stops | 15 | ||||
| End | Puri | ||||
| Distance travelled | 173 km (107 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 18413 / 18414 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 32.5 km/h (20 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 18413 from Paradeep to Puri and as train number 18414 in the reverse direction serving the states of Odisha.
Coaches
The 18413 / 14 Intercity Express has six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
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 18413 Paradeep - Puri Intercity Express covers the distance of 173 km (107 mi) in 4 hours 30 mins (46 km/hr) & in 3 hours 45 mins as the 18414 Puri - Paradeep Intercity Express (46 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 18413 / 14 Intercity Express runs from Paradeep via Cuttack Junction, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road Junction to Puri.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Visakhapatnam based WAM-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 18413 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 18414 Intercity Express at India Rail Info