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.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 11 February 2015[1] | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Paradeep | ||||
| Stops | 15 | ||||
| End | Visakhapatnam | ||||
| Distance travelled | 554 km (344 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22809 / 22810 | ||||
| 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 | 22801/02 Visakhapatnam-Chennai Central Express & 22813/14 Santragachi–Paradeep Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 59.5 km/h (37 mph) | ||||
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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
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | GRD | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | B1 | B2 | B3 | A1 | GEN | GEN | GRD |
References
- "Railway Minister Flags Off Five More New Trains". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- , webindia123.com, 4 October 2015
- , East Coast Railway, 12 February 2015
- , odishasuntimes.com, 11 February 2015
External links
- 22809 Paradeep - Visakhapatnam Express at India Rail Info
- 22810 Visakhapatnam - Paradeep Express at India Rail Info