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Puri–Surat Express

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Puri–Surat Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service15 December 2009; 14 years ago (2009-12-15)
Current operator(s)East Coast Railway
Route
TerminiPuri (PURI)
Surat (ST)
Stops15
Distance travelled1,757 km (1,092 mi)
Average journey time30 hours 35 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22827 / 22828
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved.
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph) Average with halts

The 22827 / 22828 Puri–Surat Express is a Superfast train running between Puri of Odisha and Surat of Gujarat.[1][2]

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 composition

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The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Class
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 End-on Generator

Services

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22827 Puri–Surat Express covers the distance of 1757 km in 31 hours 35 mins (56 km/h) and in 31 hours 45 mins as 22828 Surat–Puri Express (55 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is 55 km/h (35 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are;

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 18419/18420 Puri–Jaynagar Express.

Schedule

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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

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed or Visakhapatnam Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "22827/Puri - Surat Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "22828/Surat - Puri Superfast Express". India Rail Info.