Santragachi–Paradeep Express
The 22814 / 13 Paradeep - Santragachi Junction Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that runs between Paradeep and Santragachi Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Paradeep |
| Stops | 15 |
| End | Santragachi Junction |
| Distance travelled | 485 km (301 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22814 / 22813 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, sleeper class |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 22801/02 Visakhapatnam-Chennai Central Express & 22809/10 Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 61 km/h (38 mph) |
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 coach.[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 485 km (301 mi) in 7 hours 15 mins (67 km/hr) & in 8 hours 50 mins as the 22813 Santragachi Junction - Paradeep Express (55 km/hr).
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.
Timetable
22814 - Paradeep to Santragachi every Monday
| Station name | Arrival Time | Distance (KM) | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradeep | 23:55 (Source) | 0 | Day 1 |
| Rahama | 00:14 | 24 | Day 2 |
| Raghunathpur (RCTC) | 00:38 | 52 | Day 2 |
| Cuttack | 1:37 AM | 83 | Day 2 |
| Jajpur K Road | 2:35 AM | 155 | Day 2 |
| Baitarani Road (BTV) | 2:47 AM | 167 | Day 2 |
| Bhadrak | 3:48 AM | 199 | Day 2 |
| Soro (SORO) | 4:11 AM | 228 | Day 2 |
| Balasore | 4:36 AM | 261 | Day 2 |
| Jaleswar | 5:09 AM | 308 | Day 2 |
| Kharagpur | 6:10 AM | 379 | Day 2 |
| Santragachi | 8:45 AM | 487 | Day 2 |
22813 - Santragachi to Paradeep every Tuesday
| Station name | Arrival Time | Distance (KM) | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santragachi | 20:25 (Source) | 0 | Day 1 |
| Kharagpur | 21:51 | 108 | Day 1 |
| Jaleswar | 22:55 | 179 | Day 1 |
| Balasore | 22:42 | 227 | Day 1 |
| Soro (SORO) | 00:06 | 260 | Day 2 |
| Bhadrak | 00:45 | 289 | Day 2 |
| Baitarani Road (BTV) | 1:11 AM | 321 | Day 2 |
| Jajpur K Road | 1:23 AM | 332 | Day 2 |
| Cuttack | 2:30 AM | 404 | Day 2 |
| Raghunathpur (RCTC) | 3:04 | 436 | Day 2 |
| Rahama (RHMA) | 3:17 | 464 | Day 2 |
| Paradeep | 4:30 AM | 487 | Day 2 |
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Santragachi Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 22814 Paradeep - Santragachi Junction Express at India Rail Info
- 22813 Santragachi Junction - Paradeep Express at India Rail Info