Paradeep–Puri Intercity Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 3 January 2009 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Paradeep (PRDP) Puri (PURI) | ||||
| Stops | 11 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 173 km (107 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 4 hours 25 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 18413 / 18414 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 39 km/h (24 mph) | ||||
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The 18413 / 18414 Paradeep-Puri Intercity Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways-East Coast Railway zone that runs between Paradeep and Puri in India.[1]
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/h) and in 3 hours 45 mins as the 18414 Puri - Paradeep Intercity Express (46 km/h).
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 Santragachi Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
- 18413 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 18414 Intercity Express at India Rail Info