Santragachi–Paradeep Express
{{short description|Passenger train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = Express
| first =
| last =
| operator = East Coast Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Paradeep}}
| stops = 15
| end = {{stnlnk|Santragachi Junction}}
| distance = {{convert|485|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 8 hours 2 mins
| frequency = Weekly
| class = General unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, sleeper class
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation = Rake sharing with 22801/02 Visakhapatnam–Chennai Central Express & 22809/10 Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard Indian Railways coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 22814 / 22813
| speed = {{convert|61|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| map =
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The 22814 / 13 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Paradeep}} and {{stnlnk|Santragachi Junction}} in India.[http://odishachannel.com/index.php/3328/three-more-new-trains-from-ecor/], odishachannel.com, 8 February 2015
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.[http://odishasuntimes.com/2015/03/28/ecor-to-add-extra-coaches-in-four-express-trains/]{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, odishasuntimes.com, 8 March 2015
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 {{convert|485|km|0|abbr=on}} in 7 hours 15 mins (67 km/h) and in 8 hours 50 mins as the 22813 Santragachi Junction–Paradeep Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is higher than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Timetable
22814 – Paradeep to Santragachi every Monday
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Station name | Arrival time | Distance (km) | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| {{stnlnk|Paradeep}} | 23:55 (Source) | 0 | Day 1 |
| Rahama | 00:14 | 24 | Day 2 |
| Raghunathpur (RCTC) | 00:38 | 52 | Day 2 |
| {{stnlnk|Cuttack Junction}} | 1:37 AM | 83 | Day 2 |
| Jajpur K Road | 2:35 AM | 155 | Day 2 |
| Baitarani Road (BTV) | 2:47 AM | 167 | Day 2 |
| {{stnlnk|Bhadrak}} | 3:48 AM | 199 | Day 2 |
| Soro (SORO) | 4:11 AM | 228 | Day 2 |
| {{stnlnk|Balasore}} | 4:36 AM | 261 | Day 2 |
| Jaleswar | 5:09 AM | 308 | Day 2 |
| {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}} | 6:10 AM | 379 | Day 2 |
| {{stnlnk|Santragachi Junction}} | 8:45 AM | 487 | Day 2 |
22813 – Santragachi to Paradeep every Tuesday
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Station name | Arrival time | Distance (km) | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| {{stnlnk|Santragachi Junction}} | 20:25 (Source) | 0 | Day 1 |
| {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}} | 21:51 | 108 | Day 1 |
| Jaleswar | 22:55 | 179 | Day 1 |
| {{stnlnk|Balasore}} | 22:42 | 227 | Day 1 |
| Soro (SORO) | 00:06 | 260 | Day 2 |
| {{stnlnk|Bhadrak}} | 00:45 | 289 | Day 2 |
| Baitarani Road (BTV) | 1:11 AM | 321 | Day 2 |
| Jajpur K Road | 1:23 AM | 332 | Day 2 |
| {{stnlnk|Cuttack Junction}} | 2:30 AM | 404 | Day 2 |
| Raghunathpur (RCTC) | 3:04 | 436 | Day 2 |
| Rahama (RHMA) | 3:17 | 464 | Day 2 |
| {{stnlnk|Paradeep}} | 4:30 AM | 487 | Day 2 |
Traction
As the route is electrified, a {{stnlnk|Santragachi Junction}}-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/paradeep-santragachi-weekly-sf-express-22814/29867/3783/1724 22814 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/santragachi-paradeep-sf-weekly-express-22813/29798/1724/3783 22813 Santragachi Junction–Paradeep Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Transport in Paradeep