Samudra Kanya Express
{{short description|Passenger train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Samudra Kanya Express
| image=
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| type = Express
| states =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|12|12}}
| last =
| operator = East Coast Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Puri}}
| stops = 23
| end = {{stnlnk|Digha}}
| distance = {{convert|547|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 10 hours 7 mins
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class & General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering =
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
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| stock = Standard Indian Railways coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| train number = 22889 / 22890
| speed = {{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
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22889 / 90 Samudra Kanya Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that run between {{stnlnk|Puri}} and {{stnlnk|Digha }} in India.[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1966&did=1435039269516DB2071D260DC917494771CAEFA09C11E.web91], East Coast Railway, 23 June 2015
Service
It operates as train number 22889 from Puri to Digha and as train number 22890 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Odisha & West Bengal. The train covers the distance of {{cvt|547|km}} in 10 hours 07 mins approximately at a speed of ({{cvt|56|km/h}}).
Coaches
The 22889 / 90 Samudra Kanya Express has one AC 2-tier, seven AC 3-tier, six sleeper class, two general unreserved, one SLR (seating with luggage rake) and one generator coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Routing
The 22889 / 90 Samudra Kanya Express runs from Puri via {{stnlnk|Khurda Road Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar}}, {{stnlnk|Cuttack Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jajpur Keonjhar Road}}, {{stnlnk|Bhadrak}}, {{stnlnk|Balasore}}, {{stnlnk|Jaleswar}}, {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Panskura}}, Tamluk, Kanthi railway station to Digha.
Traction
As this route is going to be electrified, a Visakhapatnam-based electric WAP-4 loco pulls the train to its destination.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with Puri Baidyanath Dham Express and 12895/12896 Shalimar Puri Express.
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Train No. | Train Name | Departs | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22890 | Samudra Kanya Express | PURI@21:05 SAT | DGHA@6:35 SUN |
| 22889 | Samudra Kanya Express | DGHA@17:15 SUN | PURI@2:55 MON |
| 18449 | Puri Baidyanath Dham Express | PURI@14:55 MON | PNBE@9:35 TUE |
| 18450 | Puri Baidyanath Dham Express | PNBE@8:45 WED | PURI@2:55THU |
| 12896 | Puri–Shalimar Weekly SF Express | PURI@22:10 THU | SHM@6:55 FRI |
| 12895 | Shalimar–Puri Superfast Express | SHM@20:55 FRI | PURI@5:10 SAT |
References
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- http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=513&id=0,4,268
- http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/new-train-between-puri-and-digha-112021700008_1.html
- http://trainspy.com/static/train/22890/PURI-DGHA-SUP-E
- http://www.pnrstatus.co.in/renumbering-of-trains-with-effect-from-1st-october-2012/
- http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=673&did=13424464515321094208EF57F1518CD1B4D6610CA23EA.web91
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140929164445/http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=22808
External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/samudra-kanya-sf-express-22889/8907/1728/217 22889 Samudra Kanya Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/samudra-kanya-sf-express-22890/8913/217/1728 22890 Samudra Kanya Express] at India Rail Info
{{Railways in Eastern India}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Samudra Kanya Superfast Express}}
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in West Bengal
Category:Rail transport in Odisha
Category:Rail transport in Puri