Puri–Surat Express
The 22827/22828 Puri - Surat Express is a Superfast train running between Puri of Odisha and Surat of Gujarat.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 15 December 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Puri (PURI) |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Surat (ST) |
| Distance travelled | 1,757 km (1,092 mi) |
| Average journey time | 31 hours 30 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved. |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) (Average with halts) |
It operates as train number 22827 from Puri to Surat and as train number 22828 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
Coach composite
The train consist of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper Class
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
Services
The 22827 Puri - Surat Express covers the distance of 1757 km in 31 hours 35 mins (56 km/hr) & in 31 hours 45 mins as 22828 Surat - Puri Express (55 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and Halts
The important halts of the train are:
Rake Sharing
The train share its rake with 18419/18420 Puri–Jaynagar Express.
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22827 | PURI | Puri | 19:45 PM | Sunday | Surat | 03:20 AM | Tuesday |
| 22828 | ST | Surat | 08:30 AM | Tuesday | Puri | 16:15 PM | Wednesday |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by Locomotive shed, Raipur or Locomotive shed, Visakhapatnam based WDM-3A twins up to Raipur Junction. After Raipur Junction, both trains are hauled by Locomotive shed, Vadodara based WAP-4E uptil Surat and vice versa.
See also
- List of named passenger trains of India
- Superfast/Mail Trains in India
- Indian Railways - Travel Coach types and their seating / berths
References
- "22827/Puri - Surat Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- "22828/Surat - Puri Superfast Express". India Rail Info.